Nano Noobie Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 http://www.petco.com/product_info.asp?sku=...10&dept_id=%2D2 http://www.petco.com/product_info.asp?sku=...05&dept_id=%2D2 witch one would you recomend? or would you recomend somthing else on there site or another site i have a 55g coral Link to comment
Tigahboy Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Aqua C Remora w/ Maxijet 1200 is one of the best. especially if you have a 55g. Maybe even a Aqua C Remora Pro...those 2 at Petco won't cut it unfortunately. Link to comment
Nano Noobie Posted November 2, 2004 Author Share Posted November 2, 2004 ya thos skimmers are very very spendy Link to comment
EnderG60 Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 best bet on spending the least for something that will work well is a seaclone off ebay Link to comment
Hwarang Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 I agree. the remora w/ a maxijet will own any crappy air driven skimmer... Link to comment
Nano Noobie Posted November 2, 2004 Author Share Posted November 2, 2004 Well i did some resaerch od them a little bit more turns out i will get remora with maxijet :> Link to comment
reillyse Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 but would one of those smaller ones he mentioned work well in something smaller like a nanocube, and could either of those fit back behind in the sump? Link to comment
format32 Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Sorry but I have known people to purchase those skimmers and the feedback was horrible. With skimmers, you get what you pay for. Link to comment
Withers Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Sorry but I have known people to purchase those skimmers and the feedback was horrible. With skimmers, you get what you pay for. yup, as with everything else in this hobby. if the retail price is cheap, so is the craftmanship. does your tank have a sump? if so, you've got a lot more options than just hang on skimmers. Link to comment
jmt Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 On the contrary, an air-driven skimmer can be quite effective. Eventhough the technology is old, given the right set-up, they will perform very well. As for your 55ga, I assume you are looking for something you can just hang on the back of the tank. I would look for a powerhead driven skimmer such as the Remora or the CPR Bak-Pak. You may be able to find a decent used skimmer floating around on the message boards for fairly cheap. So keep an eye out. -Justin Link to comment
Guest johnnye Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 I wouldnt recommend one of those for a 55 gallon. But on the otherhand, take everyone's advice with a grain of salt. I have the Berlin Air-Lift on a 10 gallon tank and it works just fine, I empty the collection cup all the time. Its like comparing a Ford Escort to a Ferrari, both will get you from point A to point B, but one you can drool over. Link to comment
reillyse Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Would the berlin, or any other functional protein skimmer fit into the sump (back) of the JBJ nanocube? Link to comment
Guest johnnye Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 The berlin would technically fit, with some modifications. You would have to cut a whole in your hood for the collection cup to be above. Check out the DIY forums, someone has made one that fits. Link to comment
Nano Noobie Posted November 3, 2004 Author Share Posted November 3, 2004 Aye , I have a sump 10 gallon tank underneith my 55g Link to comment
Withers Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 then you could fit pretty much any skimmer you want in there. choosing one that is not a hang on will be cheaper than one that is, because it's not required to be waterproof like a hang on would be. Link to comment
Nano Noobie Posted November 3, 2004 Author Share Posted November 3, 2004 i was thinking in-sump with maxi jet 1200 but good point i wont need onew thats waterproof and can get somthin diff. but what am i lookign for "external protein skimmers" or somthing else google give me nothing... Link to comment
Whitten Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 If you are in the market for a good skimmer look at things like the turbofloator by aquamedic, or any other similar skimmer. They are what is called an "Impact Skimmer" and have worked on my customers tank with amazing results. I cannot remember the name of the company that makes the skimmer at the moment but do a search for the impact skimmer. As for the Aqua C I have heard nothing but good things, and I too will be trying one out on my own tank. Link to comment
Withers Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...4333487101&rd=1 http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthre...ghlight=skimmer if you really want to go all out look into Euro-reef, but they're pretty steep. Link to comment
Nano Noobie Posted November 3, 2004 Author Share Posted November 3, 2004 great thanks! Link to comment
jmt Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 premiumaquatics has a small finnex skimmer with a pump for $29. For that kind of money it's worth a shot. Link to comment
Nano Noobie Posted November 4, 2004 Author Share Posted November 4, 2004 premiumaquatics.com ? Link to comment
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