Skimmers

outtafocus · #1 05-04-2005, 03:08 AM

What protein skimmers are you guys running on your Nanos???

I am probably going to go for a Aqua C Remora from Golds, but if any one has any suggestions please feel free to share your experience.

I was kinda looking at the new Super skimmers from Coralife, both the needle wheel and venturi models.The needle wheel comes in a size rated for 65gals and smaller. Riverfront has one coming in but they have no idea of a price point yet. If it isn't cheaper than the Remora by a significant amount Im not really interested.
Thanks

raquel · #2 05-04-2005, 03:58 AM

I have had the Aqua C Remora Pro and now I have the Super Skimmer (Needle Wheel - 65 gal). The superskimmer can be more effective, But the superskimmer does overflow and flood rapidly when the water level changes or when it is adjusting to anything new.

But it has better contact between the foam and the water.

Raq

outtafocus · #3 05-04-2005, 10:03 PM

thank you for letting me know.
If you dont mind me asking approx how much did the 65g super skimmer run? What shop in Vanc did you pick it up from?

muck · #4 05-04-2005, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by outtafocus

If you dont mind me asking approx how much did the 65g super skimmer run? What shop in Vanc did you pick it up from?

Check out this thread in the Product Review Forum

http://www.canreef.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=16355

raquel · #5 05-05-2005, 05:59 AM

Hi, I got it at King Ed Pets on Kingsway in New West. It cost $149 for the 65 gal and $225 for the 125 gal size. Both are needle wheel.

Raq

raquel · #6 06-22-2005, 03:55 AM

I just found an issue with the superskimmer. It is still skimming great but the dial on the outflow has to be just right otherwise when you change your water level the thing goes crazy. And it has no overflow protection like the Aqua C Remora. SO...water spills out from the top, everywhere! Yikes.

Oh well, just thought I would add that bit of info.

outtafocus · #7 06-22-2005, 10:15 PM

I dont like that at all. I am in an apartment and a flood is not acceptable.
I will be drilling the collection cup to accept a drain fitting and hose.

I turned it off last night and was also off all day. I just got home and fired it up. I have the red adjustment knob turned all the way down, and the collection cup is still filling with water in about 2 mins. GRRRRR, I'd like to see what kinda gunk this thing pulls out but I may just have to wait till I set up my sump.

raquel · #8 06-23-2005, 04:00 AM

I find that the mid point is where it is most controlled, on the highest or lowest is the same deluge effect. Try turning the dial to a mid point. GO slow and it will slow down. It took me a few tries to figure it out. od luck.

Good Luck.

fishface · #9 12-07-2005, 11:29 PM

not to hijack this thread at all but i'm also thinking of converting my 10g FW tank into a nano and i'm thinking about a skimmer. i'm currently running a CPR bacpakc on my 25g tank but think it would be too big for a 10g. i think the remora or coralife rated for 65g tanks is a little larger than what a 10g tank can handle (size wise). is there such a beast for a 10g tank that isn't quite so huge?? i'm also thinkin' bout just going skimmerless since it's going to be mostly corals and a few inverts (maybe a few shrimp, hermits) and just relying on water changes. your opinions are valued so i'd love to hear em!

deacon hemp · #10 12-08-2005, 01:05 AM

You can run a 10gal easy without skimming,it is nice to have one though.It kinda depends on your fish load and how often you want to water change?

Ppl run backpac's on small tanks such as a 10 gal. I gotta try me a remora next,i was going coralife SS,but the overflow problem is a flaw in my eyes.

Fishface,even a cheapo skimmer like a prizm,sea clown,ect would do for a 10 gal.