skimmers

philolsen · 01-04-2006, 02:58 PM

I have a 55 gal tank and would like to know when should I get a skimmer? The tank has been running for a little over a month with 2 damsels in it for 3 weeks. Also what kind of skimmer should I get?

***Reefland*** · 01-04-2006, 03:40 PM

Now, an AqauC Remora would be a great choice!

**golfish** · 01-04-2006, 06:30 PM

How about this ASM skimmer.. for 99.00 it looks like a pretty good deal.

http://www.customaquatic.com/customa...temid=PS-SMG-0

showfish · 01-04-2006, 08:09 PM

I would agree with Reefland. The Aqua C Remora is a great product

. I have had mine for almost a month now and I love it. I would recommed the Mag 3 pump rather than the Rio however. The Mag 3 is a much better pump IMO. You might try Ebay, thats where I purchased mine, and saved a few dollars. They are not cheap!, but you get your $'s worth out of them.

**charlie** · 01-04-2006, 09:16 PM

Aqua C remora pro would be my choice also, with the Mag 3. The rio could possibly create problems down the road.

**Poseidon** · 01-04-2006, 09:50 PM

Scott and Charlie, have you guys looked at the Coral Life super skimmers? Don't get me wrong the Remora is GREAT, but the Super skimmer has impressed me lately. At the LFS I go to, they run a couple of them. It really pulls out the gunk too!

As far as reputation, you can't go wrong with Remora, or the CPR bak pak, or I'll add the Super Skimmer to my recommendations.

BubbaWPB · 01-04-2006, 10:13 PM

I'm liking my new Red Sea Berlin turbo. It pulls out lots of gunk. I got it because I'm planning on adding ozone soon, and it is advertized as being made of ozone safe materials. My water is much clearer already, and I haven't even gotten the ozone generator yet!

rklutts · 01-05-2006, 04:29 PM

Are you looking for a HOB skimmer or a in sump model? If in-sump then I would go with a EuroReef. I have one and its awesome.

Steven Pro · 01-05-2006, 04:44 PM

I review a bunch of different protein skimmer models here,
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/cav1i1...mpressions.htm

***Reefland*** · 01-05-2006, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poseidon

Scott and Charlie, have you guys looked at the Coral Life super skimmers? Don't get me wrong the Remora is GREAT, but the Super skimmer has impressed me lately. At the LFS I go to, they run a couple of them. It really pulls out the gunk too!

As far as reputation, you can't go wrong with Remora, or the CPR bak pak, or I'll add the Super Skimmer to my recommendations.

I haven't had a chance to see those in action Mike.

ksfireman · 01-05-2006, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poseidon

Scott and Charlie, have you guys looked at the Coral Life super skimmers? Don't get me wrong the Remora is GREAT, but the Super skimmer has impressed me lately. At the LFS I go to, they run a couple of them. It really pulls out the gunk too!

As far as reputation, you can't go wrong with Remora, or the CPR bak pak, or I'll add the Super Skimmer to my recommendations.

I too would recomend the Coralife Super Skimmer. I have one on my tank and couldn't be any more impressed with these skimmers. For the price that you pay they are top of the line.

Bradd

Hebert2580 · 07-16-2007, 11:37 PM

Typhoon Hang-On Skimmer

Good or Bad?

Samper · 07-17-2007, 01:15 AM

Mike, most of the people in the reef club here run the coralife superskimmers but they mod them a little. I've seen them on a 125 and a 180 and a 72 gallon. They do work and the tanks look great.

01-04-2006, 02:58 PM	#1
philolsen Citizen Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 131	skimmers I have a 55 gal tank and would like to know when should I get a skimmer? The tank has been running for a little over a month with 2 damsels in it for 3 weeks. Also what kind of skimmer should I get?

01-04-2006, 03:40 PM	#2
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,009	Now, an AqauC Remora would be a great choice! __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

01-04-2006, 08:09 PM	#4
showfish Citizen Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 186	I would agree with Reefland. The Aqua C Remora is a great product. I have had mine for almost a month now and I love it. I would recommed the Mag 3 pump rather than the Rio however. The Mag 3 is a much better pump IMO. You might try Ebay, thats where I purchased mine, and saved a few dollars. They are not cheap!, but you get your $'s worth out of them. __________________ Learning is a lifelong process

01-04-2006, 09:16 PM	#5
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 5,479	Aqua C remora pro would be my choice also, with the Mag 3. The rio could possibly create problems down the road. __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

01-04-2006, 09:50 PM	#6
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,183	Scott and Charlie, have you guys looked at the Coral Life super skimmers? Don't get me wrong the Remora is GREAT, but the Super skimmer has impressed me lately. At the LFS I go to, they run a couple of them. It really pulls out the gunk too! As far as reputation, you can't go wrong with Remora, or the CPR bak pak, or I'll add the Super Skimmer to my recommendations. __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

01-04-2006, 06:30 PM	#3
golfish Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Alta Loma,Ca Posts: 2,925	How about this ASM skimmer.. for 99.00 it looks like a pretty good deal. http://www.customaquatic.com/customa...temid=PS-SMG-0

01-04-2006, 10:13 PM	#7
BubbaWPB Governor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,234	I'm liking my new Red Sea Berlin turbo. It pulls out lots of gunk. I got it because I'm planning on adding ozone soon, and it is advertized as being made of ozone safe materials. My water is much clearer already, and I haven't even gotten the ozone generator yet! __________________ Bubba Hmmm... now that the tank is full, I could convert the pool to saltwater... Bubba's Aquarium Log

01-05-2006, 04:29 PM	#8
rklutts New in Town Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1	Are you looking for a HOB skimmer or a in sump model? If in-sump then I would go with a EuroReef. I have one and its awesome.

01-05-2006, 04:44 PM	#9
Steven Pro Mayor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 672	I review a bunch of different protein skimmer models here, http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/cav1i1...mpressions.htm

07-16-2007, 11:37 PM	#12
Hebert2580 Just Moved In Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 34	Re: skimmers Typhoon Hang-On Skimmer Good or Bad?

07-17-2007, 01:15 AM	#13
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,751	Re: skimmers Mike, most of the people in the reef club here run the coralife superskimmers but they mod them a little. I've seen them on a 125 and a 180 and a 72 gallon. They do work and the tanks look great. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

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