MadDog Skimmers?

MacnReef · 10/17/2003, 11:08 AM

I got a MadDog skimmer a few weeks back and I must say it is the best skimmer I have used. I know they are made in Tampa but does anyone know who the mfg is?

Thanx Mike

griss · 10/17/2003, 12:03 PM

Sorry, Mike I don't know anything about these skimmers. I spent some time searching them here on RC and there is almost no information to be found.

I also did a google search and found a little more.

HTH,

George

MacnReef · 10/17/2003, 01:01 PM

Yeah, thanx!

I did both also and turned up nothing. They are great skimmers and just would like to know who makes them.

drew22to375 · 10/17/2003, 06:43 PM

Isn't there an address on the box package it came in. Or are these a homemade skimmer that someone is making?

MacnReef · 10/20/2003, 06:31 AM

Nope no packaging and no label! Oh well. It doesnt look like anyone knows. But if you can get your hands on one, they are GREAT & CHEAP!

Thanx Mike

Bono · 10/20/2003, 08:28 AM

Where did you get yours from? and what kind of a skimmer is it? Also do you have any picks? I would love to see this thing. Also, you may want to call a few Tampa area stores like TBS and see if they have heard of them.

MacnReef · 10/20/2003, 08:46 AM

Thanx I will try that.

No I don't have any pics, but I guess I should get some. It runs on a Mag2 and has a real nice venturi. I got it from Seven Seas Aquarium in Altamonte FL. I paid like $69 for it without the pump. The skimmer cup fill completely with dry foam and as it starts to settle the liquid is dark green (can't see thru it). Dry foam actually works it way out of this hole in the cap of the skimmer.

Bono · 10/20/2003, 08:55 AM

What size tank do you have the skimmer running on? Do they have different sizes for bigger tanks? Sorry for all the questions but I'm always interested in new equipment.

MacnReef · 10/20/2003, 09:22 AM

They have 2 sizes that I am aware of. The first is the one I have, it is rated for like 90 gals and I run it on a 29 and I don't feed anything but zooplankton and phyto. So I really don't have any excess nutrients because I do 20% water changes once every two weeks and it still pulls tons of gunk.

Then they have a larger unit that is rated for like 200 gals (I think) Both seem to be well made, and are very nice. Oh yeah, BTW, little to no bubbles enter back into my sump.

BLUESMAN · 10/20/2003, 11:59 AM

I had the larger version(rated for 300g)....I found it to be a good skimmer. I forget where I got it....somewhere on the net. I went skimmerless within a year and a buddy has it now. I'll try and find where I bought it. Blue

MacnReef · 10/20/2003, 12:04 PM

Cool! What color was your unit...orange or black?

MacnReef · 10/20/2003, 12:04 PM

I should clarify for people that have not seen these units. They are made of clear acrylic but have a orange or black base and top.

BLUESMAN · 10/20/2003, 12:32 PM

black base....but I can't find where I bought it! this was over three yaers ago. Blue

BlitzK · 12/27/2006, 03:25 PM

I know this is an OOOLLDDD thread, but I have a "model 410 hang-on" from Mad Dog...

Any info on it would be great.

10/17/2003, 11:08 AM	#1
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	MadDog Skimmers? I got a MadDog skimmer a few weeks back and I must say it is the best skimmer I have used. I know they are made in Tampa but does anyone know who the mfg is? Thanx Mike __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

10/17/2003, 12:03 PM	#2
griss RC Mod Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: In The Jungle (Wildwood, MO) Posts: 29,214	Sorry, Mike I don't know anything about these skimmers. I spent some time searching them here on RC and there is almost no information to be found. I also did a google search and found a little more. HTH, George __________________ George Current Tank Info: 40 Gallon Breeder

10/17/2003, 01:01 PM	#3
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	Yeah, thanx! I did both also and turned up nothing. They are great skimmers and just would like to know who makes them. __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

10/20/2003, 06:31 AM	#5
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	Nope no packaging and no label! Oh well. It doesnt look like anyone knows. But if you can get your hands on one, they are GREAT & CHEAP! Thanx Mike __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

10/20/2003, 08:28 AM	#6
Bono Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lakewood Ranch Fl. Posts: 872	Where did you get yours from? and what kind of a skimmer is it? Also do you have any picks? I would love to see this thing. Also, you may want to call a few Tampa area stores like TBS and see if they have heard of them. __________________ Living it up in Florida Current Tank Info: 210 gal, 300lbs LR, Aquamaxx Skimmer, 3x Reefbreeders LED's & T5's.

10/17/2003, 06:43 PM	#4
drew22to375 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 719	Isn't there an address on the box package it came in. Or are these a homemade skimmer that someone is making?

10/20/2003, 08:46 AM	#7
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	Thanx I will try that. No I don't have any pics, but I guess I should get some. It runs on a Mag2 and has a real nice venturi. I got it from Seven Seas Aquarium in Altamonte FL. I paid like $69 for it without the pump. The skimmer cup fill completely with dry foam and as it starts to settle the liquid is dark green (can't see thru it). Dry foam actually works it way out of this hole in the cap of the skimmer. __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

10/20/2003, 08:55 AM	#8
Bono Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lakewood Ranch Fl. Posts: 872	What size tank do you have the skimmer running on? Do they have different sizes for bigger tanks? Sorry for all the questions but I'm always interested in new equipment. __________________ Living it up in Florida Current Tank Info: 210 gal, 300lbs LR, Aquamaxx Skimmer, 3x Reefbreeders LED's & T5's.

10/20/2003, 09:22 AM	#9
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	They have 2 sizes that I am aware of. The first is the one I have, it is rated for like 90 gals and I run it on a 29 and I don't feed anything but zooplankton and phyto. So I really don't have any excess nutrients because I do 20% water changes once every two weeks and it still pulls tons of gunk. Then they have a larger unit that is rated for like 200 gals (I think) Both seem to be well made, and are very nice. Oh yeah, BTW, little to no bubbles enter back into my sump. __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

10/20/2003, 11:59 AM	#10
BLUESMAN Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Buckeye!(but it's a dry R ! heat),Az. Posts: 2,417	I had the larger version(rated for 300g)....I found it to be a good skimmer. I forget where I got it....somewhere on the net. I went skimmerless within a year and a buddy has it now. I'll try and find where I bought it. Blue __________________ SPS and Zoanthid Nut!! Current Tank Info: 40g BB Tank, SPS/LPS,250w MH, Seios, TF1000 skimmer, percs,Tang,Wrasses

10/20/2003, 12:04 PM	#11
MacnReef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 4,307	Cool! What color was your unit...orange or black? __________________ Something custom in the works... Current Tank Info: 58g Oceanic RR l SLS Tek 4x39W T5's l AES Sump l OceanRunner 3500 Return l Reef Octopus 110 Recir. Skimmer

10/20/2003, 12:32 PM	#13
BLUESMAN Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Buckeye!(but it's a dry R ! heat),Az. Posts: 2,417	black base....but I can't find where I bought it! this was over three yaers ago. Blue __________________ SPS and Zoanthid Nut!! Current Tank Info: 40g BB Tank, SPS/LPS,250w MH, Seios, TF1000 skimmer, percs,Tang,Wrasses

12/27/2006, 03:25 PM	#14
BlitzK Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 957	I know this is an OOOLLDDD thread, but I have a "model 410 hang-on" from Mad Dog... Any info on it would be great.