biocube 14gallon skimmer

[zy112]

I know some people hate these but on small tanks I've had great success with prizm skimmers.

[T_kuemmet]

I just got the oceanic skimmer and its working okay! im pulling about a quarter cup of skimmate off - tea coloered every day

[djbacon]

Ive also got the oceanic skimmer and although it is small it is pulling out skum, especially since added the fish, the foam concentration ahs doubled. It really does work

[CREEPIN]

were do u guys have it in ur tank ?

[CREEPIN]

if i were to make a hang on sump/fug...could i use the plexi glass that they have at the lhs like lowes? if so what kinda silicone or glue or w/e should i use and wha should i stay away from??

Thanks guys

[djbacon]

Mine is in chamber one as designed - check out post 32 of my thread -

now that I have a fish (and stuff to skim, Im amazed at how well this little skimmer is working, tea colored foamy nastiness every other day !!

[CREEPIN]

thanks...i think ima make a fug/sump in the bottom of my cabinet...i has the room and i already know how ima run it...i jus need some questions answerd..
from my LHS what silicone can i use, or superglue or is there somethin else?

else from that can i use the plexiglass that have at lowes??

and what lights can i run and can those also be purchased from a lhs? thanks guys i need help as u can see im a total noob!

[CREEPIN]

anyone?? i wanna go to my lhs soon...need info

[djbacon]

Im not sure I understand what you are doing...BUT most people I know who have BC14s, if they make a fuge they do it in the middle rear chamber by removing the false floor, scraping the paint of the back (just enough for a light) na dbuy a cheap LED or desk lamp to put over the are where the paint was removed to light up the fuge.

The sump is a whole other question

hope this helps

[CREEPIN]

i really like it...got me a biocube skimmer...and it works good, got it from a lfs i found here in miami

[djbacon]

give ya another tip, loose the false bottoms, bioballs in Chamber 2 and you can keep your heater in chamber 3 with your pump instead of IN yout tank.

just watch your water levels as your brand of heater will turn off if the water level drops below a certain line

[CREEPIN]

call me stupid but i dont understand?

[CREEPIN]

oh i forgot to mention, last night i added a 32w 50/50 light to my tank...so i should be pushing 80w i will have pixs up when i get home!

[Fishhead Junkie]

my LFS has one of those sapphire skimmers in the 29 gallon bio cube display tank that replaced the bio balls..perfect fit.

i purchased one of those 14/29 gallon oceanic protein skimmers...it did not impress me one bit. i stuck it in the intake chamber, it didnt pick up much foam in the collection chamber..mostly water that gets in because the collection chamber doesnt really seal well. the wooden air stones it requires clog up so quick you need to change them out every week.

if anyone wants mine ..you are more than welcome..

royal oak, mi

steve

[Fishhead Junkie]

1 more thing...i meant to say, if anyone has maybe a small frag to trade for the skimmer...let me know.

steve