New and improved Sea Clone? worth it or not? any mods for this one?

madreefer14 · 04/11/2006, 09:08 PM

Ok Im going nucking futz here. I need a quality skimmer for a 55g reef tank in the works. Is the new seaclone a definite improvement over the old. Dont mind doing a few mods if needed. I'd really like to build myself a good venturi cc skimmer but havent been able to find where I can find a venturi to add. Any ideas on how a guy can make one of his own. I believe from what I can deduce by looking at the valve that air is sucked into the valve at a bottle neck thru an opening to air when water is flowing past that opening. is this correct? From what Ive seen a skimmer doesnt look all that difficult to make. what would you reccomend for a pump and gph flow rate.

What are some other skimmers out there for 200 or under? either sump or hangon. thanks for the help and input.

sjm817 · 04/11/2006, 09:48 PM

I would always go in sump over hang on. If you have a sump, get an in sump skimmer.

Harville · 04/12/2006, 12:06 AM

Here's a couple of options for ya:

( prices according to premium aquatics website-may or may not be able to find cheaper elsewhere )

In-Sump Skimmer:
ASM G-1X $201.95

AquaC Remora PRO
Hang-On Skimmer: w/rio1400
$208.95

Coral Life Super Skimmer 220
$179.95

I think you would like any of those in terms of cost and performance.

hope that helps.

04/11/2006, 09:08 PM	#1
madreefer14 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 345	New and improved Sea Clone? worth it or not? any mods for this one? Ok Im going nucking futz here. I need a quality skimmer for a 55g reef tank in the works. Is the new seaclone a definite improvement over the old. Dont mind doing a few mods if needed. I'd really like to build myself a good venturi cc skimmer but havent been able to find where I can find a venturi to add. Any ideas on how a guy can make one of his own. I believe from what I can deduce by looking at the valve that air is sucked into the valve at a bottle neck thru an opening to air when water is flowing past that opening. is this correct? From what Ive seen a skimmer doesnt look all that difficult to make. what would you reccomend for a pump and gph flow rate. What are some other skimmers out there for 200 or under? either sump or hangon. thanks for the help and input. __________________ And the corals sang praises unto me Shouting "You are my sunshine, my only sun shine."- me Current Tank Info: 55 gal reef tank filled 11/05/07 t5 lights w/2 actinic+, 1 10000k and 1 super actinic on 660 IC, 40 gal home made sump, 4000HH return pump and via aqua 388 skimmer w/ 1200gph CPR overflow, Koralia #4 PH. Tank to be mainly sps

04/11/2006, 09:48 PM	#2
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	I would always go in sump over hang on. If you have a sump, get an in sump skimmer. __________________ - Scott

04/12/2006, 12:06 AM	#3
Harville Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 320	Here's a couple of options for ya: ( prices according to premium aquatics website-may or may not be able to find cheaper elsewhere ) In-Sump Skimmer: ASM G-1X $201.95 AquaC Remora PRO Hang-On Skimmer: w/rio1400 $208.95 Coral Life Super Skimmer 220 $179.95 I think you would like any of those in terms of cost and performance. hope that helps.