Protein Skimmers

whiteshark · 03/12/2006, 06:33 PM

For years I have had the cheap skimmer that came with my sump. With the water changes I do I could usually keep phoshphate in check (10-20% once a week). Recently, however, I have added a few more fish and my hippo and yellow tang have grown pretty large. So now I have to feed more and keeping the phosphate in check is a little harder. Also, I would like to decrease the amount of water changes I do. Would a new skimmer make a big difference in controlling phosphate? If so, any suggestions for a new one in the 100-150$ range? My tank is 90 gal.

travisurfer · 03/12/2006, 06:42 PM

coralife super skimmers are nice

thereefmaster · 03/12/2006, 06:54 PM

I agree w/ the above, and I would also invest into a PhosBan reactor. We use them at my LFS and they work pretty sweet.

BTW, do you have room for an ASM?

If you want more info on SuperSkimmers, look for a thread by Deuce67 called Coralife Super Skimmer 220 pics or something like that.

HTH

-Nate

whiteshark · 03/12/2006, 07:11 PM

I doubt if there is room for an ASM, I was looking for maybe another in sump skimmer. Otherwise I would have to do some annoying plumbing because the only room I have is on the return pump side of the sump. There is NO room behind the tank (well 4in) and literally none beside the tank.

steve the plumb · 03/12/2006, 07:16 PM

get a super skimmer they work very good.I also have a deltec that I got running both now.The deltec is a hang on I have the super skimmer in my sump.I could run just one but since I have them I figure I might aswell use them.You want to buy a remora pro?I have it sitting in a bin hahahaha.Not such a great skimmer.

whiteshark · 03/12/2006, 07:25 PM

Not that I want your remora, but I bet it's better than the piece -o-crap I got fizzing in my sump now.

JmLee · 03/12/2006, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by whiteshark
Not that I want your remora, but I bet it's better than the piece -o-crap I got fizzing in my sump now.

LoL

funkyman · 03/12/2006, 07:51 PM

I would think the Phosban reactor would be a better choice since it would address the direct problem you're trying to keep in check. They work great.

whiteshark · 03/12/2006, 07:57 PM

Yeah, i've been considering the phos ban reactor. There really is no reason not to upgrade my skimmer tho, except the cash. But that hasn't stoped me b4! Thank god for credit!

Alaskan Reefer · 03/12/2006, 11:11 PM

Finding a place to put a bug chunk of chaetomorpha that you can harvest will do just as much for phosphate export as a phosban reactor.

Having said that, you have to have a good skimmer, especially with two super poopers like the hippo and yellow tangs. $150 limits you to the Coralife, but that's a good buy.

xtrstangx · 03/12/2006, 11:24 PM

ASM G3, definately.

03/12/2006, 06:33 PM	#1
whiteshark Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 3,024	Protein Skimmers For years I have had the cheap skimmer that came with my sump. With the water changes I do I could usually keep phoshphate in check (10-20% once a week). Recently, however, I have added a few more fish and my hippo and yellow tang have grown pretty large. So now I have to feed more and keeping the phosphate in check is a little harder. Also, I would like to decrease the amount of water changes I do. Would a new skimmer make a big difference in controlling phosphate? If so, any suggestions for a new one in the 100-150$ range? My tank is 90 gal. __________________ Deep Blue 60 gallon cube: Setup in progress. Last edited by whiteshark; 03/12/2006 at 06:45 PM.

03/12/2006, 06:42 PM	#2
travisurfer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Unknown Posts: 814	coralife super skimmers are nice __________________ Travis Current Tank Info: 20H

03/12/2006, 06:54 PM	#3
thereefmaster Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mossyrock, WA Posts: 354	I agree w/ the above, and I would also invest into a PhosBan reactor. We use them at my LFS and they work pretty sweet. BTW, do you have room for an ASM? If you want more info on SuperSkimmers, look for a thread by Deuce67 called Coralife Super Skimmer 220 pics or something like that. HTH -Nate __________________ Click on the Little Red House to see my Reef! Current Tank Info: 55G Reef, Coralife SuperSkimmer 220, Current USA 260W PC, 2" SSB

03/12/2006, 07:11 PM	#4
whiteshark Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 3,024	I doubt if there is room for an ASM, I was looking for maybe another in sump skimmer. Otherwise I would have to do some annoying plumbing because the only room I have is on the return pump side of the sump. There is NO room behind the tank (well 4in) and literally none beside the tank. __________________ Deep Blue 60 gallon cube: Setup in progress.

03/12/2006, 07:25 PM	#6
whiteshark Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 3,024	Not that I want your remora, but I bet it's better than the piece -o-crap I got fizzing in my sump now. __________________ Deep Blue 60 gallon cube: Setup in progress.

03/12/2006, 07:16 PM	#5
steve the plumb Moved On Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,664	get a super skimmer they work very good.I also have a deltec that I got running both now.The deltec is a hang on I have the super skimmer in my sump.I could run just one but since I have them I figure I might aswell use them.You want to buy a remora pro?I have it sitting in a bin hahahaha.Not such a great skimmer.

03/12/2006, 07:51 PM	#8
funkyman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lorain, Ohio Posts: 1,811	I would think the Phosban reactor would be a better choice since it would address the direct problem you're trying to keep in check. They work great.

03/12/2006, 07:57 PM	#9
whiteshark Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 3,024	Yeah, i've been considering the phos ban reactor. There really is no reason not to upgrade my skimmer tho, except the cash. But that hasn't stoped me b4! Thank god for credit! __________________ Deep Blue 60 gallon cube: Setup in progress.

03/12/2006, 11:11 PM	#10
Alaskan Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 2,360	Finding a place to put a bug chunk of chaetomorpha that you can harvest will do just as much for phosphate export as a phosban reactor. Having said that, you have to have a good skimmer, especially with two super poopers like the hippo and yellow tangs. $150 limits you to the Coralife, but that's a good buy. __________________ Unattended children will be given double shot espresso and a free puppy. Current Tank Info: 125g FOWLR -- Conversion Back To SPS In Progress

03/12/2006, 11:24 PM	#11
xtrstangx Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shawnee, Kansas Posts: 4,568	ASM G3, definately.