Skimmer Choice - Page 2

Charlie97L · 02-16-2006, 11:27 AM

i picked up a used Tunze from a WAMAS member. it looks good, and worked well on the test i did last night.

BoomerD · 02-16-2006, 01:22 PM

Deltecs...must be nice to be rich...Heck Gussy, get in touch with Greg65 on RC...he sells Bubble King skimmers, and is located in Pleasanton...Just be sure to bring your credit card, because those bad-boys aren't cheap...

Yarr · 02-19-2006, 09:28 PM

only advice i can really give on skimmers is this. dont skimp.. save and get a good one.. especially important to overskim if u are a heavy feeder. ( looks at woodstock)

I made this mistake and paid for it dearly.

oh.. and DONT get JEBO Hang-on skimmers.. they SUCK

Woodstock · 02-19-2006, 09:41 PM

LOL!!! Yeah, I do feed alot as Yarr mentioned

I even upgraded my AquaC Remora pro skimmer's pump in an attempt to skim more; I also do large frequent water changes. My nitrAtes are 0 - 5 ppm so I am not complaining and my fish are very healthy

roadrunner1659 · 02-19-2006, 09:50 PM

if you throw on a bigger pump on ur skimmer will it do that much of a difference? how do you know whether or not u can put a different pump on your skimmer?

BoomerD · 02-19-2006, 11:34 PM

Depends on the skimmer. I ran my Remora pro with a mag7 wor a while, but had a problem with controlling the wetness of the skimmate, so I backed down to a Mag 5, and had better luck.
Most HOB skimmers won't stand much of an upgrade of pumps, as they are marginal to begin with.

Witfull · 02-19-2006, 11:36 PM

i had a mag7 on a Berlin,,made it a good skimmer,,,funny how not following manufacturers instructions makes a product better,,,lol

roadrunner1659 · 02-20-2006, 12:47 AM

i just wondered...i have the aqua c remora and i have the maxi-jet setup but i just wondered...

ScottT1980 · 02-21-2006, 07:39 AM

Yeah, i switched out the pump provided (turbo pump I think, with a venturi built in...worst pump ever) with my Berlin with a Mag 7 and a Kent venturi. It was a pretty good skimmer then, but I still think an ASM/Euroreef or a AquaC could have beat it out.

aqujoe247 · 02-21-2006, 06:38 PM

Anyone know about a Precision Marine HOT, it's a FREEBIE

! It has a MJ1200 on it right now. I would think it has to be better than the seaclone 150

that i'm using now. Marine Depot has it rated for a 100g, but the seaclone is rated for 150g, yea....riiigghhhttt!

chrism · 03-20-2006, 03:01 AM

Deltec every time, they cannot be bettered

Melvyn Tan · 08-08-2006, 12:33 PM

look at my skimmer list, you should know the answers

02-16-2006, 11:27 AM	#16 (permalink)
Charlie97L Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,288 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Skimmer Choice i picked up a used Tunze from a WAMAS member. it looks good, and worked well on the test i did last night. __________________ 40 Breeder, 20H Frag Aquactinics T5s, CPR Fuge, Deltec AP600, AC Jr, WavySea

02-16-2006, 01:22 PM	#17 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Skimmer Choice Deltecs...must be nice to be rich...Heck Gussy, get in touch with Greg65 on RC...he sells Bubble King skimmers, and is located in Pleasanton...Just be sure to bring your credit card, because those bad-boys aren't cheap... __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

02-19-2006, 09:28 PM	#18 (permalink)
Yarr Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 605 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Skimmer Choice only advice i can really give on skimmers is this. dont skimp.. save and get a good one.. especially important to overskim if u are a heavy feeder. ( looks at woodstock) I made this mistake and paid for it dearly. oh.. and DONT get JEBO Hang-on skimmers.. they SUCK __________________ updating

02-19-2006, 09:41 PM	#19 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,023 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Skimmer Choice LOL!!! Yeah, I do feed alot as Yarr mentioned I even upgraded my AquaC Remora pro skimmer's pump in an attempt to skim more; I also do large frequent water changes. My nitrAtes are 0 - 5 ppm so I am not complaining and my fish are very healthy __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

02-19-2006, 09:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
roadrunner1659 Plate Coral Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Medford, NJ Posts: 734 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Skimmer Choice if you throw on a bigger pump on ur skimmer will it do that much of a difference? how do you know whether or not u can put a different pump on your skimmer?

02-19-2006, 11:34 PM	#21 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Skimmer Choice Depends on the skimmer. I ran my Remora pro with a mag7 wor a while, but had a problem with controlling the wetness of the skimmate, so I backed down to a Mag 5, and had better luck. Most HOB skimmers won't stand much of an upgrade of pumps, as they are marginal to begin with. __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

02-20-2006, 12:47 AM	#23 (permalink)
roadrunner1659 Plate Coral Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Medford, NJ Posts: 734 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Skimmer Choice i just wondered...i have the aqua c remora and i have the maxi-jet setup but i just wondered...

02-21-2006, 07:39 AM	#24 (permalink)
ScottT1980 Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,484 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Skimmer Choice Yeah, i switched out the pump provided (turbo pump I think, with a venturi built in...worst pump ever) with my Berlin with a Mag 7 and a Kent venturi. It was a pretty good skimmer then, but I still think an ASM/Euroreef or a AquaC could have beat it out. __________________ My Tank

02-21-2006, 06:38 PM	#25 (permalink)
aqujoe247 Ricordea Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tampa Bay, Florida Posts: 193 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Skimmer Choice Anyone know about a Precision Marine HOT, it's a FREEBIE ! It has a MJ1200 on it right now. I would think it has to be better than the seaclone 150 that i'm using now. Marine Depot has it rated for a 100g, but the seaclone is rated for 150g, yea....riiigghhhttt! __________________ JOE

03-20-2006, 03:01 AM	#26 (permalink)
chrism Bryozoan Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Posts: 50 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Skimmer Choice Deltec every time, they cannot be bettered __________________ chris

08-08-2006, 12:33 PM	#27 (permalink)
Melvyn Tan Tunicate Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 20 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Skimmer Choice look at my skimmer list, you should know the answers __________________ Equipment List for 4x2x2 Tank & 3x1.5x1.5 Sump Hagen 802 x 2, Tunze 6060, Arcadia T5 (54W x 8), Eheim 1260 (return) Eheim 1250 (Chiller), Aquabee 300 x 2 (Feed) H&S 150-F2001 (850l Skimmer), H&S A110-F2000 (400l Skimmer), H&S 110-F1000 (1000l Sulphur/Nitrate Filter), H&S 150-F2000IA (800l Calcium Reactor) Coralife 3X (UV Steriliser), I-Aquatic IF 312 (Fluidised Reactor), Kent Kalk Delivery, Resun CL650, Pinpoint ORP & PH Meters Sealife and H&S supporter PS: I hate been called a fatty pilot, I really do as I am not!

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