Protien skimmer

Sig · 02-28-2008, 01:14 PM

Anyone have any good or bad luck with the seaclone 100!
I know the bak-paks and remoras are ideal but was curious if anyone has used this kind!

michael_cb_125 · 02-28-2008, 01:19 PM

I have never had one, and I never will. Dont waste your money. I have NEVER heard anything good about them. I have not personally used it, but some people I know have, and said they are terrible.~Michael

BigAl07 · 02-28-2008, 01:21 PM

What size tank are you looking to skim?

Honestly this is one of "Those" places where you don't want to skimp on equipment. If you're going to do it wait and do it right. Get a good one and you'll not regret it... get a bad one you'll regret it and end up replacing it.

Sig · 02-28-2008, 01:27 PM

Thanks for those instant replies!!!

Ya I just hate the fact theres nothing less than $100 thats good!
I am really nervous buying used!

And the reason I want to be cheap about it is my lighting!
I have a t5 strip with one white one blue. But there on at same time. So I want to get another strip and put the whites in one and blue in another.
So thats $60 there.

And this is for a 20 gallon long. Thats why I was wondering if there was something more reasonable priced.

BigAl07 · 02-28-2008, 01:41 PM

you've got a PM

When buying lights and filtration, you get what you pay for.. at least up to a certain point.

mps9506 · 02-28-2008, 01:43 PM

You may find a used Remora skimmer or BakPak skimmer that would work much better than the useless seaclone. I've never used any of the above, but the Remora is VERY popular. Keep your eye on the used equipment sections online, people will look to unload these when upgrading to larger tanks. You can get by without a skimmer, but in the long run a quality skimmer will definitely help. A poorly designed skimmer is just money wasted though.

Disciple882542 · 02-29-2008, 10:57 AM

Here's a Kent Nautilus TE for 79.99 on ebay. Although I've never used either of these skimmers, I know a guy who has this one and is very happy with it.

NAUTILUS TE TURBO EDUCTOR PROTEIN SKIMMER **NIB** - eBay (item 350024107124 end time Mar-10-08 10:04:25 PDT)

Much more skimmer for comprable price if you ask me.

God bless,
disciple

AQTCJAK · 02-29-2008, 11:00 AM

Term2

sw_addicted · 02-29-2008, 11:27 AM

Still bashing the sea-clones, I ran the 150 after a few easy mods for 5 years and honestly it did more then the turboflotor and whatever the one built into my sump butt combined. Now that I think about it I may put that back in. I don'y remember ever replacing the impeller even. Then again mine is one of the older ones.

Disciple882542 · 02-29-2008, 11:27 AM

I just read the review on another thread about this skimmer...sounds pretty good.

God bless,
Disciple

Sig · 02-29-2008, 05:01 PM

Well what about the typhoon as opposed to the seaclone!

AQTCJAK · 02-29-2008, 06:26 PM

great choice

Sig · 02-29-2008, 06:40 PM

Ya I went to your link and saw the typhoon the terminator seems like a bit much.

But the only thing that makes me nervous is the typhoon is 22".

ReefGuy69 · 02-29-2008, 07:33 PM

i have to say i run the Seaclone 150 on my 55gal. the only downside ive heard is they are over rated for their skimming capacity. a Seclone 150 is rated alot higher then a 55gal but i think it does a pretty good job on my 55gal. if it was a bigger tank like a 75 gal or more it may not be as good as the Equa C or bakpak. hope that helps any.

InLimbo87 · 02-29-2008, 08:15 PM

I used a seaclone 150 for a short time on a 30 gallon. Not worth spending the money on it IMO. It produced little in the way of skimmate... I just ordered a Remora used for my Oceanic 33, and I'm hoping it works out well. I would look for a Remora, I got mine with the surface skimmer box for 120 shipped.

02-28-2008, 01:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sig Midas Blenny Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 95 View Gallery Karma Komment	Protien skimmer Anyone have any good or bad luck with the seaclone 100! I know the bak-paks and remoras are ideal but was curious if anyone has used this kind!

02-28-2008, 01:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,629 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Protien skimmer I have never had one, and I never will. Dont waste your money. I have NEVER heard anything good about them. I have not personally used it, but some people I know have, and said they are terrible.~Michael __________________ Owner of an Elos System 70 Now I have a jealous girlfriend!!! HaHa

02-28-2008, 01:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 12,799 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Protien skimmer What size tank are you looking to skim? Honestly this is one of "Those" places where you don't want to skimp on equipment. If you're going to do it wait and do it right. Get a good one and you'll not regret it... get a bad one you'll regret it and end up replacing it. __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!! Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Now in STORAGE and Dry-Docked BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

02-28-2008, 01:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sig Midas Blenny Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 95 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Protien skimmer Thanks for those instant replies!!! Ya I just hate the fact theres nothing less than $100 thats good! I am really nervous buying used! And the reason I want to be cheap about it is my lighting! I have a t5 strip with one white one blue. But there on at same time. So I want to get another strip and put the whites in one and blue in another. So thats $60 there. And this is for a 20 gallon long. Thats why I was wondering if there was something more reasonable priced.

02-28-2008, 01:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 12,799 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Protien skimmer you've got a PM When buying lights and filtration, you get what you pay for.. at least up to a certain point. __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!! Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Now in STORAGE and Dry-Docked BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

02-28-2008, 01:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally stoked dude Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,518 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Protien skimmer You may find a used Remora skimmer or BakPak skimmer that would work much better than the useless seaclone. I've never used any of the above, but the Remora is VERY popular. Keep your eye on the used equipment sections online, people will look to unload these when upgrading to larger tanks. You can get by without a skimmer, but in the long run a quality skimmer will definitely help. A poorly designed skimmer is just money wasted though. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

02-29-2008, 10:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
Disciple882542 Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 270 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Protien skimmer Here's a Kent Nautilus TE for 79.99 on ebay. Although I've never used either of these skimmers, I know a guy who has this one and is very happy with it. NAUTILUS TE TURBO EDUCTOR PROTEIN SKIMMER NIB - eBay (item 350024107124 end time Mar-10-08 10:04:25 PDT) Much more skimmer for comprable price if you ask me. God bless, disciple __________________ Job 11:13-20

02-29-2008, 11:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,224 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Protien skimmer Term2 __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

02-29-2008, 11:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
sw_addicted Limpet Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 148 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Protien skimmer Still bashing the sea-clones, I ran the 150 after a few easy mods for 5 years and honestly it did more then the turboflotor and whatever the one built into my sump butt combined. Now that I think about it I may put that back in. I don'y remember ever replacing the impeller even. Then again mine is one of the older ones.

02-29-2008, 11:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
Disciple882542 Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 270 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Protien skimmer I just read the review on another thread about this skimmer...sounds pretty good. God bless, Disciple __________________ Job 11:13-20

02-29-2008, 05:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
Sig Midas Blenny Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 95 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Protien skimmer Well what about the typhoon as opposed to the seaclone!

02-29-2008, 06:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,224 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Protien skimmer great choice __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

02-29-2008, 06:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sig Midas Blenny Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 95 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Protien skimmer Ya I went to your link and saw the typhoon the terminator seems like a bit much. But the only thing that makes me nervous is the typhoon is 22".

02-29-2008, 07:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
ReefGuy69 Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 747 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Protien skimmer i have to say i run the Seaclone 150 on my 55gal. the only downside ive heard is they are over rated for their skimming capacity. a Seclone 150 is rated alot higher then a 55gal but i think it does a pretty good job on my 55gal. if it was a bigger tank like a 75 gal or more it may not be as good as the Equa C or bakpak. hope that helps any. __________________ Dennis ________ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...journal-3.html 55gal AGA w/ built in overflow 15 gal acrylic DIY sump/fuge 75lbs Fiji Live Rock 45lbs of Live Sand 1-1/2inch (1) 96 watt Super Blue Actinic Power Compact (2) 96 Watt 10,000k Power Compacts (2) Ebo Jager 200 watt heaters Seaclone 150 Skimmer (2) Hagen 50's Power Heads for flow (1) Hagen 70 Return Pump DIY ATO system (5 Gal) Mini Aqua Lights for fuge (10k/Actinic03) TLF 150 Phosban Reactor 12X turnover rate 2 Ocellaris Clownfish, 1 Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp, 1 Peppermint Shrimp, Neon Green Hairy Mushrooms, Red Zoanthus Polyps.

02-29-2008, 08:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
InLimbo87 Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,002 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Protien skimmer I used a seaclone 150 for a short time on a 30 gallon. Not worth spending the money on it IMO. It produced little in the way of skimmate... I just ordered a Remora used for my Oceanic 33, and I'm hoping it works out well. I would look for a Remora, I got mine with the surface skimmer box for 120 shipped. __________________ We are forever responsible for that which we tame... Oceanic 33g Cube Tank Thread ~Ian~

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