Reliable skimmer for 90G that wont LEAK!

Slammed01 · 06/09/2013, 03:48 PM

So what's a good, affordable skimmer? I dug my 2 seaclones out of storage & they both leak at the j tube. I could replace the o rings but I need faith it wont leak! Been looking at AquaC Remora Pro and Reef Octopus BH1000. Which would be most reliable with hardwood floors in mind? (less O-Rings the better I guess!)

Drae · 06/09/2013, 04:19 PM

Aquamaxx hob1 and eshopps psk100 h for a hand on skimmer. Edge goes to aquamaxx for safety reasons and quietness. Oh but for 90 gallons. .. you'll need a way bigger unit so neither of those will work. Probably the reef oc then.

Drae · 06/09/2013, 04:26 PM

I suggest adding a sump if you can. Reef oc makes a really nice hang on skimmer, the xp1000 but it's pricey. Probably the best hang on design I've seen yet though.

Slammed01 · 06/09/2013, 10:06 PM

(Raaaaaidersssss!) lol I would like to add a 10 or 15g sump eventually, I guess I should research that as well. Limited space due to the stand that has a divider in the middle. Currently I have 2 Koralia P/H's and a emperor 400 for flow. How prone is the Reef Octo to leaking anyone?

Drae · 06/09/2013, 10:25 PM

No leaking problems. That sea clone is basically one of the worst skimmers ever made. You'll be fine with ANY upgrade.

Slammed01 · 06/09/2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Drae

No leaking problems. That sea clone is basically one of the worst skimmers ever made. You'll be fine with ANY upgrade.

So I hear, hey the seaclone was sweet when I got it in early 2000s lol.

Slammed01 · 06/13/2013, 09:54 PM

ank is prob atleast 10 years old, got it from my neighbor who had it as a saltct ank then stored it & then a turtle tank lol. Soooo here's the sucky part....I'm pretty much screwed for sump unless I buy a new stand I believe...

06/09/2013, 03:48 PM	#1
Slammed01 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, Ca 925 Posts: 416	Reliable skimmer for 90G that wont LEAK! So what's a good, affordable skimmer? I dug my 2 seaclones out of storage & they both leak at the j tube. I could replace the o rings but I need faith it wont leak! Been looking at AquaC Remora Pro and Reef Octopus BH1000. Which would be most reliable with hardwood floors in mind? (less O-Rings the better I guess!)

06/13/2013, 09:54 PM	#7
Slammed01 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, Ca 925 Posts: 416	ank is prob atleast 10 years old, got it from my neighbor who had it as a saltct ank then stored it & then a turtle tank lol. Soooo here's the sucky part....I'm pretty much screwed for sump unless I buy a new stand I believe... __________________ 46 Gallon Bowfront Homemade Canopy Emperor 400,Seaclone 100, Reefbreeders value 24" 120watt LEDs, 2 Koralia 750s Current Tank Info: 54 Gallon corner on order

06/09/2013, 04:19 PM	#2
Drae RAIDER NATION! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: City of sin... Posts: 3,476	Aquamaxx hob1 and eshopps psk100 h for a hand on skimmer. Edge goes to aquamaxx for safety reasons and quietness. Oh but for 90 gallons. .. you'll need a way bigger unit so neither of those will work. Probably the reef oc then.

06/09/2013, 04:26 PM	#3
Drae RAIDER NATION! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: City of sin... Posts: 3,476	I suggest adding a sump if you can. Reef oc makes a really nice hang on skimmer, the xp1000 but it's pricey. Probably the best hang on design I've seen yet though.

06/09/2013, 10:06 PM	#4
Slammed01 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, Ca 925 Posts: 416	(Raaaaaidersssss!) lol I would like to add a 10 or 15g sump eventually, I guess I should research that as well. Limited space due to the stand that has a divider in the middle. Currently I have 2 Koralia P/H's and a emperor 400 for flow. How prone is the Reef Octo to leaking anyone?

06/09/2013, 10:25 PM	#5
Drae RAIDER NATION! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: City of sin... Posts: 3,476	No leaking problems. That sea clone is basically one of the worst skimmers ever made. You'll be fine with ANY upgrade.