Best hang on tank skimmer for large aquarium{125g}i

BodiBuilt · 02/03/2006, 08:36 PM

I have converted my last fresh-water tank to salt

I hope to build custom sump{someday}but for now am restricted to hang-on skimmer.What are my best options for a large{125g}reef?I have considered remora pro/mag drive,but tank size is at outer limits of this skimmer.ALL ADVISE APPRECIATED!

phishlet · 02/03/2006, 08:45 PM

Unfortunately there's probably not any option that will work well. The Remora Pros really aren't capable on a tank that size. You could check out the Deltec hang-on. I've never used one but I know others on this board like them but I wouldn't be convinced one of those would really work well on a 125 either.

chadfarmer · 02/03/2006, 08:58 PM

i would say nothing is good for that tank

you can put any hot on and get skimmate and is better than nothing

Zoos · 02/03/2006, 09:39 PM

save your money untill you have a sump. JMO

AZDesertRat · 02/03/2006, 09:41 PM

The Turboflotor Multi would do a pretty good job if you are not overstocked. I use the in sump version but have friends with the Multi and they swear by them.

HippieSmell · 02/03/2006, 10:09 PM

Fine, I'll say it. Deltec makes a couple good HOBs.

doxyman · 02/03/2006, 10:31 PM

The Deltec MCE600 is about the best HOB out there but is probably a bit undersized for a 125. Another option would be one of the new Tunze DOC skimmers (9010 or 9015) only problem is they are not HOB but hang-in-tank.

CaptiveReef · 02/03/2006, 10:50 PM

If you are handy, you can build this skimmer, just make it smaller and it hangs easily on the back of the tank, I'll be posting pics of
this design hanging on the side of my 120 gallon.

It's a counter current self leveling design, and it can be run with a venturi or Lime wood air diffuser.

CaptiveReef

Zoalander · 02/03/2006, 11:28 PM

Thats huge.

twkenny · 02/03/2006, 11:35 PM

But so cool..I love DIY stuff. Looks like a nice design.

BodiBuilt · 02/04/2006, 12:27 AM

THANX 4 ALL REPLIES!Looking into Tunze and/or deltec.Will consider d.i.y.also.Still in "design phase"and have not yet purchased lighting,so an "in tank" skimmer,such as Tunze 9010/9015 is possible(although would {-}surface area for lighting(6'l.tank-6"for skimmer=5'light.}Tunze/deltec appear comparable in$.Any persons with pros&cons...thanks for advise.

clownnrnd · 02/04/2006, 01:45 AM

If it's temp. and you have a place to put a small shelf behind the tank to place a external skimmer I would go with one of the smaller external H&S skimmers. Just feed it w/ a small PH from the tank and drain it back into the tank. A150 F2001 maybe
Chad

02/03/2006, 08:36 PM	#1
BodiBuilt Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,326	Best hang on tank skimmer for large aquarium{125g}i I have converted my last fresh-water tank to salt I hope to build custom sump{someday}but for now am restricted to hang-on skimmer.What are my best options for a large{125g}reef?I have considered remora pro/mag drive,but tank size is at outer limits of this skimmer.ALL ADVISE APPRECIATED!

02/03/2006, 08:45 PM	#2
phishlet Premium Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,458	Unfortunately there's probably not any option that will work well. The Remora Pros really aren't capable on a tank that size. You could check out the Deltec hang-on. I've never used one but I know others on this board like them but I wouldn't be convinced one of those would really work well on a 125 either. __________________ (reef a quar i um) n: Water-filled enclosure where a constant supply of money is thrown. Current Tank Info: 350 gallon Hex; 8 gallon nano

02/03/2006, 08:58 PM	#3
chadfarmer Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ST Charles, MO far from nanook Posts: 11,045 Blog Entries: 1	i would say nothing is good for that tank you can put any hot on and get skimmate and is better than nothing __________________ If you think you know the answer than ask 3 more people the question Current Tank Info: 200 Gal RR,ATB medium, 4 AI blue sol,230 LBS LIVE ROCK, no sand , 40 GAL sump, airstar1800, 3 tunze 6105 1- 6205 1-6305, Geo 818, profilux3ex with toys

02/03/2006, 09:39 PM	#4
Zoos Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,334	save your money untill you have a sump. JMO __________________ "The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education." Current Tank Info: None.

02/03/2006, 10:09 PM	#6
HippieSmell Occupy Reef Central Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Orbiting Posts: 4,141	Fine, I'll say it. Deltec makes a couple good HOBs. __________________ Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like bananas. Current Tank Info: 78"x36"x27" acrylic, 6 Orphek Atlantik V3+ Compacts, MRC Orca Pro II w/washdown, CalcFeeder Pro AC3, Emperor Aquatics 80w UV, 80/20 aluminum stand, Vortech MP60's, Theiling Rollermat, GHL Profilux 3.1T EX, Kessil H380

02/03/2006, 09:41 PM	#5
AZDesertRat Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW Phoenix Posts: 16,621	The Turboflotor Multi would do a pretty good job if you are not overstocked. I use the in sump version but have friends with the Multi and they swear by them.

02/03/2006, 10:31 PM	#7
doxyman Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 314	The Deltec MCE600 is about the best HOB out there but is probably a bit undersized for a 125. Another option would be one of the new Tunze DOC skimmers (9010 or 9015) only problem is they are not HOB but hang-in-tank. __________________ Rob Current Tank Info: 30g cube (for now) that I like to call "Vader"

02/03/2006, 10:50 PM	#8
CaptiveReef LED FULL SPECTRUM REEFER Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,148	DIY CaptiveReef Skimmer If you are handy, you can build this skimmer, just make it smaller and it hangs easily on the back of the tank, I'll be posting pics of this design hanging on the side of my 120 gallon. It's a counter current self leveling design, and it can be run with a venturi or Lime wood air diffuser. CaptiveReef __________________ Okay I'm a Reef Fanatic !!!!! Current Tank Info: 120 Reef, DIY 5ft. protein skimmer, LED lighting.

02/03/2006, 11:28 PM	#9
Zoalander Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oak Park Illinois Posts: 1,571	Thats huge. __________________ Previously known as Vetter1980 Current Tank Info: 36x36x10 frag tank

02/03/2006, 11:35 PM	#10
twkenny Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sunny South Posts: 1,081	But so cool..I love DIY stuff. Looks like a nice design.

02/04/2006, 12:27 AM	#11
BodiBuilt Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,326	THANX 4 ALL REPLIES!Looking into Tunze and/or deltec.Will consider d.i.y.also.Still in "design phase"and have not yet purchased lighting,so an "in tank" skimmer,such as Tunze 9010/9015 is possible(although would {-}surface area for lighting(6'l.tank-6"for skimmer=5'light.}Tunze/deltec appear comparable in$.Any persons with pros&cons...thanks for advise. __________________ Tell Them Dave Was Here Current Tank Info: 280g In Progress

02/04/2006, 01:45 AM	#12
clownnrnd Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: western washington Posts: 741	If it's temp. and you have a place to put a small shelf behind the tank to place a external skimmer I would go with one of the smaller external H&S skimmers. Just feed it w/ a small PH from the tank and drain it back into the tank. A150 F2001 maybe Chad