Need a skimmer!!!

HCO · 05/02/2010, 06:55 PM

I'm going away for 3 weeks,a friend is coming over to check the tank but I'm afraid my exterior skimmer will flood my appartment while im gone and well.. I need an In-sump skimmer

90g SPS reef heavy stocked

it needs to be max 22 tall, less than 14 inches long and less than 12 deep

Here are a few options:

http://saltwaterconnection.com/index...&products_id=4

http://saltwaterconnection.com/index...&products_id=3

Any other options will be highly appreciated!

moondoggy4 · 05/02/2010, 07:56 PM

I would not run a new skimmer while it is breaking while I was away. Another good choice if you can find one used is a I-Tech 100 with the Tunze pump.

tkeracer619 · 05/02/2010, 08:05 PM

The 200 would be a better choice and is a great skimmer for the money.

another good option would be a sro-2000
http://www.saltysupply.com/Reef-Octo...r-p/oc9156.htm

HCO · 05/02/2010, 08:33 PM

Thank you tkeracer619, now I only need to check the price with a canadian supplier.

sjm817 · 05/02/2010, 08:40 PM

Is this a permanent change or only for the 3 weeks?

HCO · 05/02/2010, 08:43 PM

Permanent

I'm also doing it for the looks, since the tank it's in my room.

Thorleif Dahl · 05/02/2010, 08:52 PM

I don't know anything about the skimmer you're running or the specs, but is there any way you can drill the simmercup and add a drain fitting of some sort? I did this to my Deltec APF600 and enjoyed worry-free skimming for 4 weeks last summer.

All your friend has to do is clean out the reactortube.

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HCO · 05/02/2010, 09:20 PM

Thank you Thorleif Dahl, I did something similar for now.. but not sure if it's gonna work LOL and it's also for the looks I rather have inside my stand

Navyblue · 05/02/2010, 11:10 PM

If you don't get a flood normally, I doubt you will.

You already have a drain container, so that's already a safe guard. You could put the drain container in a larger container such as a pail, tub, basin, QT or anything.

However if you are just looking for an excuse to upgrade, we all can understand that

. I can't give you much advice here. The H&S 150 is my first real skimmer and I am still using it to this day. That might say something. The design is pretty straight forward and the build quality is top notch.

HCO · 05/03/2010, 12:44 AM

LOOL Navy xD

Yes I'm also looking for an excuse to upgrade my skimmer

seeing the skimmer next to the tank with all the wires annoys me

And getting a cabinet for it will cost me half of the price of a new skimmer...

I already had a flood once and since I'm going away for a while I don't want any mad neighbors and a smelly carpet when I come back

matt frizz · 05/03/2010, 02:18 AM

Skimmer overflowed about 4-5 gallons on me the other week. Carpet REAKED!! I had to rent a rug doctor and go over it 4 times and move the tank to get the carpet underneath. Then I had to leave my windows open for days before the smell went away. Now my skimmer isn't working well at all anymore.

potterjon · 05/03/2010, 07:41 AM

I believe those are all good skimmers that you have chosen. They are all worth the money.

sjm817 · 05/03/2010, 07:46 AM

What is the external that you are using now? Most of the time, you can run it in the sump. This would solve the overflow and aesthetic issues, but not the skimmer upgrade desire.

HCO · 05/03/2010, 10:32 AM

I have an Octopus Dual Recirculating 150 Protein Skimmer [OCT-DDNW-150] It's huge LOL I don't think it will fit in my cabinet

I'm happy with it though.

BlueStag · 05/03/2010, 10:51 AM

Look into the SWC 160 CONE. It is a great fit for your tank size and is super quiet.

HCO · 05/03/2010, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueStag

Look into the SWC 160 CONE. It is a great fit for your tank size and is super quiet.

Really? Kuz when I read the specs it was rated for 90g in a heavy stocked tank

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt frizz

Skimmer overflowed about 4-5 gallons on me the other week. Carpet REAKED!! I had to rent a rug doctor and go over it 4 times and move the tank to get the carpet underneath. Then I had to leave my windows open for days before the smell went away. Now my skimmer isn't working well at all anymore.

I know LOL

It happened to me twice, thanks god I was home to stop it and it only overflowed about a gallon

Used every single towel I had ( next time I'm buying a shamwow!

) And had to pour 2kg of baking soda

Worked for me xD

Quote:

Originally Posted by potterjon

I believe those are all good skimmers that you have chosen. They are all worth the money.

I know, they have good reviews and the price seems fair enough

Too bad an ATB won't feet in my stand

Dustin1300 · 05/03/2010, 01:40 PM

Look into the SRO units that Octopus has. For a 90 gallon reef you could run the 1000 or 2000 and they are amazing skimmers for the price. Bubble blaster pump is a beast

HCO · 05/03/2010, 04:26 PM

Thanks everyone for the replies... Sooo I think I'm going towards the SWC 180 cone protein skimmer! it will be available within the next 4 weeks LOL I'm just waiting to hear the price from the manufacturer and I'll buy it

the specs:

Sicce based cone skimmer.
Footprint is 9x8x21"
For tanks 125g-225g.
Air pull 900-1100lph at 23w
best in 8" water level but does fine in 7-9"

I love the footprint

Should I wait for it or go for the SWC Xtreme 200 protein Skimmer???

http://saltwaterconnection.com/index...&products_id=3

HCO · 05/04/2010, 01:17 PM

Bump!!!

HCO · 05/04/2010, 08:56 PM

OKK... so I went for the SWC 160 cone skimmer..

Thanks everyone for the help LOL

matt frizz · 05/05/2010, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HCO

I know LOL

It happened to me twice, thanks god I was home to stop it and it only overflowed about a gallon

Used every single towel I had ( next time I'm buying a shamwow!

) And had to pour 2kg of baking soda

Worked for me xD

lol I used baking soda as well. Major PITA all in all. Hope it never happens again.

HCO · 05/05/2010, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt frizz

lol I used baking soda as well. Major PITA all in all. Hope it never happens again.

Hahahaha xD so do I that's why im going towards an insump skimmer

atleast all the skimmed poop will go back to my tank and not to my carpet

Merlin3100 · 09/11/2012, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HCO

Thanks everyone for the replies... Sooo I think I'm going towards the SWC 180 cone protein skimmer! it will be available within the next 4 weeks LOL I'm just waiting to hear the price from the manufacturer and I'll buy it

the specs:

Sicce based cone skimmer.
Footprint is 9x8x21"
For tanks 125g-225g.
Air pull 900-1100lph at 23w
best in 8" water level but does fine in 7-9"

I love the footprint

Should I wait for it or go for the SWC Xtreme 200 protein Skimmer???

http://saltwaterconnection.com/index...&products_id=3

So did you buy the SWC 180?

sirreal63 · 09/11/2012, 02:09 PM

He got the 160

05/02/2010, 06:55 PM	#1
HCO Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Montreal, Maple Syrup Land. Posts: 101	Need a skimmer!!! I'm going away for 3 weeks,a friend is coming over to check the tank but I'm afraid my exterior skimmer will flood my appartment while im gone and well.. I need an In-sump skimmer 90g SPS reef heavy stocked it needs to be max 22 tall, less than 14 inches long and less than 12 deep Here are a few options: http://saltwaterconnection.com/index...&products_id=4 http://saltwaterconnection.com/index...&products_id=3 Any other options will be highly appreciated! Last edited by HCO; 05/02/2010 at 07:00 PM.

05/02/2010, 08:05 PM	#3
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	The 200 would be a better choice and is a great skimmer for the money. another good option would be a sro-2000 http://www.saltysupply.com/Reef-Octo...r-p/oc9156.htm __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

05/02/2010, 08:40 PM	#5
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	Is this a permanent change or only for the 3 weeks? __________________ - Scott

05/02/2010, 08:52 PM	#7
Thorleif Dahl Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 11	Re: Need a skimmer!!! I don't know anything about the skimmer you're running or the specs, but is there any way you can drill the simmercup and add a drain fitting of some sort? I did this to my Deltec APF600 and enjoyed worry-free skimming for 4 weeks last summer. All your friend has to do is clean out the reactortube. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05/03/2010, 07:46 AM	#13
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	What is the external that you are using now? Most of the time, you can run it in the sump. This would solve the overflow and aesthetic issues, but not the skimmer upgrade desire. __________________ - Scott

05/02/2010, 07:56 PM	#2
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I would not run a new skimmer while it is breaking while I was away. Another good choice if you can find one used is a I-Tech 100 with the Tunze pump.

05/02/2010, 08:33 PM	#4
HCO Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Montreal, Maple Syrup Land. Posts: 101	Thank you tkeracer619, now I only need to check the price with a canadian supplier.

05/02/2010, 08:43 PM	#6
HCO Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Montreal, Maple Syrup Land. Posts: 101	Permanent I'm also doing it for the looks, since the tank it's in my room.

05/02/2010, 09:20 PM	#8
HCO Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Montreal, Maple Syrup Land. Posts: 101	Thank you Thorleif Dahl, I did something similar for now.. but not sure if it's gonna work LOL and it's also for the looks I rather have inside my stand

05/02/2010, 11:10 PM	#9
Navyblue Low maintenance first Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,790	If you don't get a flood normally, I doubt you will. You already have a drain container, so that's already a safe guard. You could put the drain container in a larger container such as a pail, tub, basin, QT or anything. However if you are just looking for an excuse to upgrade, we all can understand that . I can't give you much advice here. The H&S 150 is my first real skimmer and I am still using it to this day. That might say something. The design is pretty straight forward and the build quality is top notch.

05/03/2010, 12:44 AM	#10
HCO Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Montreal, Maple Syrup Land. Posts: 101	LOOL Navy xD Yes I'm also looking for an excuse to upgrade my skimmer seeing the skimmer next to the tank with all the wires annoys me And getting a cabinet for it will cost me half of the price of a new skimmer... I already had a flood once and since I'm going away for a while I don't want any mad neighbors and a smelly carpet when I come back

05/03/2010, 02:18 AM	#11
matt frizz Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 66	Skimmer overflowed about 4-5 gallons on me the other week. Carpet REAKED!! I had to rent a rug doctor and go over it 4 times and move the tank to get the carpet underneath. Then I had to leave my windows open for days before the smell went away. Now my skimmer isn't working well at all anymore.

05/03/2010, 07:41 AM	#12
potterjon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Asheville,NC Posts: 933	I believe those are all good skimmers that you have chosen. They are all worth the money.

05/03/2010, 10:32 AM	#14
HCO Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Montreal, Maple Syrup Land. Posts: 101	I have an Octopus Dual Recirculating 150 Protein Skimmer [OCT-DDNW-150] It's huge LOL I don't think it will fit in my cabinet I'm happy with it though.

05/03/2010, 10:51 AM	#15
BlueStag Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 1,054	Look into the SWC 160 CONE. It is a great fit for your tank size and is super quiet. __________________ Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts Current Tank Info: 180 Starphire, SWC 250A Cone skimmer, 14k 250MH, Tunze wavebox

05/03/2010, 01:40 PM	#17
Dustin1300 Reefaholic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 5,135	Look into the SRO units that Octopus has. For a 90 gallon reef you could run the 1000 or 2000 and they are amazing skimmers for the price. Bubble blaster pump is a beast

05/03/2010, 04:26 PM	#18
HCO Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Montreal, Maple Syrup Land. Posts: 101	Thanks everyone for the replies... Sooo I think I'm going towards the SWC 180 cone protein skimmer! it will be available within the next 4 weeks LOL I'm just waiting to hear the price from the manufacturer and I'll buy it the specs: Sicce based cone skimmer. Footprint is 9x8x21" For tanks 125g-225g. Air pull 900-1100lph at 23w best in 8" water level but does fine in 7-9" I love the footprint Should I wait for it or go for the SWC Xtreme 200 protein Skimmer??? http://saltwaterconnection.com/index...&products_id=3

05/04/2010, 01:17 PM	#19
HCO Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Montreal, Maple Syrup Land. Posts: 101	Bump!!!

05/04/2010, 08:56 PM	#20
HCO Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Montreal, Maple Syrup Land. Posts: 101	OKK... so I went for the SWC 160 cone skimmer.. Thanks everyone for the help LOL

09/11/2012, 02:09 PM	#24
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	He got the 160 __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

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