Which Protein Skimmer?

[musiclife17]

I have a 30 gallon tank that I'm just getting started. I'm trying to find out what would be the best protein skimmer I can use that hangs off the back of the tank. I'm kind of limited on space because I have a hood that I'm using. If you have any opinions or option please let me know.

[gig]

I like the CPR Bak Pak, just need to keep the airtubing clean so the venturi works, but this should be regular maintenance anyway.

[kodyboy]

d&D marine typhoon, MUCH better than a backpack!

[luke33]

I would agree with Kody, not a big fan of the backpack....but it is better than the remora

[shiveley]

an AquaC Remora would be a nice fit on that sized tank. It may take a week or so to break the unit in, and then another couple of days to dial in the foam height, but after that it's pretty much easy maintenance. and they're construction is impressively solid.

I, personally, think that the Typhoon is garbage, though it is cheap (but you often get what you pay for).

[kodyboy]

siveley,
why do you think the typhoon is garbage? It out performs all remoras that I have ever seen. Did you ever own one? Did it not work well for you? Before calling something garbage give some reasons, otherwise it is just anecdotal evidence.

[gig]

Peruse this thread

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=554786&perpage=25&pagenumber=1

and then Ask Anthony at the end...

[kodyboy]

I have had both the remora and the typhoon and the typhoon kicks the crap out of the remora in every instance that I have seen. Anthony Calfo seems to like the remora, is that what you are refering to? That post was in 2005....the typhoon was not even out then.

[GSMguy]

its not hard to beat the remora because they are not that good

i have the deltec mce 300 it is IMO the best HOB skimmer besides its big brother the MCE 600

[GSMguy]

here is 12 hours skim.


Here is 4 and a half days skim from my mce 300.

[nebraskareef]

I would not buy the mc300.


Total ripoff for what you get.

People hate them, do a search.

[GSMguy]

Originally posted by nebraskareef
I would not buy the mc300.


Total ripoff for what you get.

People hate them, do a search.

how so, ive got one and it pulls a cup or more dark wet skim every day works fine

[gig]

Apparently opinions on skimmers are like lips and a$$holes, everyone has them!

[nebraskareef]

Originally posted by GSMguy
how so, ive got one and it pulls a cup or more dark wet skim every day works fine

One can make the same thing for a fraction of the cost.

Hahn has made similar skimmers for years at n-r.com


Just my opinion, if you've got it, and it works for you, more power to you.

I still cannot recommend it for the price.

[GSMguy]

Originally posted by nebraskareef
One can make the same thing for a fraction of the cost.

Hahn has made similar skimmers for years at n-r.com


Just my opinion, if you've got it, and it works for you, more power to you.

I still cannot recommend it for the price.

having had the remora before, i can reccomend the deltec. truth is ive never owned a good skimmer because i dont have a sump

my next tank will have a sump so i can have a giant skimmer.

[nebraskareef]

Originally posted by GSMguy
truth is ive never owned a good skimmer because i dont have a sump

I completely agree!

[GSMguy]

Originally posted by nebraskareef
I completely agree!

for the price i paid for my deltec i could have had a very nice in sump skimmer but i would need a new tank i do think that the mce 600 is a great HOB but is out of most peoples price range

[8BALL_99]

Paying 500 dollars for a skimmer for a 30 gallon tank is just silly sorry..

For that small of a tank with no sump just do weekly water changes.. Will work as good if not better then most small skimmers. Not to mention you dont have to look at a ugly skimmer hanging on the back of your tank.. Or even better drill it and add a sump then you have Tons of options for good skimmers at decent prices..

[8BALL_99]

BTW FWIW how much your skimmer pulls out in a said amount of time doesn't really help alot.. I've got good skimmers and they only need dumped every other week or so.. Not cause my skimmers aren't working just cause my water is clean...If I feed heavy for a few days I might have to dump them twice in a week.

[mg426]

There are only about a million things that can and will effect skimmer performance. I had a Remora Pro,it worked OK not great but OK. I had a CSS 220 never worked ever total piece of crap. These are the only HOB skimmers I have owned (I dont really consider a SEACLOWN a skimmer). I am setting up a 29 gallon reef in a month or so. The skimmer that I use will not be either of the ones I mentioned. I am looking at an AE 55 or an RO NW 110.

[GSMguy]

Originally posted by mg426
AE 55 or an RO NW 110.

whats a n AE 55