emergency skimmer questions

FOREIGNER · 03/12/2007, 09:40 AM

Hey guys, need help quick! my skimmer broke and i am trying to find a good quality HOB skimmer for my sumpless system
55 gal reef
is the AquaC remora pro w/ mag 3 pump good??
please reply as i need to purchase today
any other recommendations?

sjm817 · 03/12/2007, 09:42 AM

Forget the Remora
Deltec MCE600, or the Tunze DOC 9010 "in tank" skimmer is a really nice one.

FOREIGNER · 03/12/2007, 10:58 AM

Deltec is crazy expensive,
Tunze in tank, will it fit inside 55 gal??
what is wrong w/ remora?

sjm817 · 03/12/2007, 11:27 AM

Remoras are fine if you dont want a skimmer that skims well.

The 9010 is not that big and from what I've seen kicks major booty. I'd take it over the Deltec.

DOC Skimmer 9010
Recommended for aquariums up to
1,000 litres (264 US gal.) of salt water.

Dimensions: L125 x W113 x H418
mm (L4.9 x W4.4 x H16.8 in.)
230V/50Hz (115V/60Hz) 21 W,
Water throughput: 1,200
l/h (317 US gal./h)
Air capacity: 650 l/h (171 US gal./h)
Skimmer cup volume: .7 l (.18
US gal.). Equipped with the
accessories for internal and
aquarium cabinet operation

FOREIGNER · 03/12/2007, 11:50 AM

i was using a prizm skimmer and they blow...it is a constant battle with tht junk and it finally stopped skimming

sjm817 · 03/12/2007, 12:14 PM

A Prizm to Remora is a lateral move.

FOREIGNER · 03/12/2007, 12:41 PM

i am liking the tunze, do i need any accessories along with it? or is it ready to use? where can i get a good price? can i get rid of power filter once i install this doc 9010? sorry for all questions

sjm817 · 03/12/2007, 01:27 PM

I think it is all ready to go. It comes with the HW to run in sump or in tank. Try www.premiumaquatics.com.

FOREIGNER · 03/12/2007, 01:43 PM

i really appreciate your help...you get bombarded with so much marketing and it makes it very difficult to make a sound decision about what to get.
thanks a million
by the way, what is HW

sjm817 · 03/12/2007, 01:47 PM

HW = Hardware
You are welcome. The thing is with HOB skimmers is most are not worth bothering with. There are lots of good in sump skimmers, and very few HOB or in display that are worth buying. The Tunze is nice since:
It cant leak/overflow outside of the tank
Has a decent size collection cup
Can be also used in sump
Is very quiet
Performs well

03/12/2007, 09:40 AM	#1
FOREIGNER Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: La Petite Roche Posts: 273	emergency skimmer questions Hey guys, need help quick! my skimmer broke and i am trying to find a good quality HOB skimmer for my sumpless system 55 gal reef is the AquaC remora pro w/ mag 3 pump good?? please reply as i need to purchase today any other recommendations?

03/12/2007, 09:42 AM	#2
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	Forget the Remora Deltec MCE600, or the Tunze DOC 9010 "in tank" skimmer is a really nice one. __________________ - Scott

03/12/2007, 11:27 AM	#4
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	Remoras are fine if you dont want a skimmer that skims well. The 9010 is not that big and from what I've seen kicks major booty. I'd take it over the Deltec. DOC Skimmer 9010 Recommended for aquariums up to 1,000 litres (264 US gal.) of salt water. Dimensions: L125 x W113 x H418 mm (L4.9 x W4.4 x H16.8 in.) 230V/50Hz (115V/60Hz) 21 W, Water throughput: 1,200 l/h (317 US gal./h) Air capacity: 650 l/h (171 US gal./h) Skimmer cup volume: .7 l (.18 US gal.). Equipped with the accessories for internal and aquarium cabinet operation __________________ - Scott

03/12/2007, 12:14 PM	#6
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	A Prizm to Remora is a lateral move. __________________ - Scott

03/12/2007, 01:27 PM	#8
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	I think it is all ready to go. It comes with the HW to run in sump or in tank. Try www.premiumaquatics.com. __________________ - Scott

03/12/2007, 10:58 AM	#3
FOREIGNER Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: La Petite Roche Posts: 273	Deltec is crazy expensive, Tunze in tank, will it fit inside 55 gal?? what is wrong w/ remora?

03/12/2007, 11:50 AM	#5
FOREIGNER Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: La Petite Roche Posts: 273	i was using a prizm skimmer and they blow...it is a constant battle with tht junk and it finally stopped skimming

03/12/2007, 12:41 PM	#7
FOREIGNER Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: La Petite Roche Posts: 273	i am liking the tunze, do i need any accessories along with it? or is it ready to use? where can i get a good price? can i get rid of power filter once i install this doc 9010? sorry for all questions

03/12/2007, 01:43 PM	#9
FOREIGNER Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: La Petite Roche Posts: 273	i really appreciate your help...you get bombarded with so much marketing and it makes it very difficult to make a sound decision about what to get. thanks a million by the way, what is HW

03/12/2007, 01:47 PM	#10
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	HW = Hardware You are welcome. The thing is with HOB skimmers is most are not worth bothering with. There are lots of good in sump skimmers, and very few HOB or in display that are worth buying. The Tunze is nice since: It cant leak/overflow outside of the tank Has a decent size collection cup Can be also used in sump Is very quiet Performs well __________________ - Scott