25 gal tank skimmer ?

Ronny#66 · 09/13/2007, 01:19 PM

Does a 25 gal tank need a skimmer LFS said no but having diatom bloom constsntly.

der_wille_zur_macht · 09/13/2007, 01:25 PM

No tank requires a skimmer, but they are an extremely powerful nutrient export tool if chosen and set up carefully.

Can you give us more details on your tank? Equipment, maintenance, tap or RO/DI, how old, livestock, feeding, etc.

papagimp · 09/13/2007, 01:32 PM

stricly off size, you could probably get away with a SeaClone150 but i'm sure most here would disagree with this.

rlee81indy · 09/13/2007, 01:36 PM

I have a 29 and I use the prizm deluxe. Its about 80-100 bucks, and its a bit of a pain in the but to dial in but Once you do its fine for a small tank. Mine has been running for about a year and a half. good luck

papagimp · 09/13/2007, 01:45 PM

I didn't have any luck with the prizm deluxe, but then again, I did buy 2 seaclone 150's over the course of a year before i figured out how to make one work properly, so i was probably doing that one wrong anyways

der_wille_zur_macht · 09/13/2007, 01:48 PM

IMHO it doesn't make sense to buy a poorly designed skimmer, even for a small tank. The problems with most poorly designed skimmers usually aren't just skimming power, but rather adjustability (and sensitivity to adjustments), construction quality, and other usability concerns.

In this size range, my clear favorite is the Remora from AquaC. It uses modern technology, and is easy to adjust, powerful, and very well built.

However, before jumping to conclusions and recommending a skimmer, I think we need a lot more info from the OP to make sure it is the most appropriate solution for the problem at hand.

papagimp · 09/13/2007, 02:09 PM

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Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht
IMHO it doesn't make sense to buy a poorly designed skimmer, even for a small tank.

While I do agree with this statement, since I was able to get my SC150 to fill up the cup every other day, seems like it's worth it to me. Granted the adjustment has to be correct and that can take a minute to learn. But i did go buy a "better" skimmer than the SC's and cannot get it to work as well, from now on, any tank I put together under a 50g is probably going to get a SeaClone attached to it. (remember I did say I bought two before I learned to use it correctly, so don't get upset with me if you get one and cannot get it to work properly, most seem to have that result, I think I'm the "expection" to the rule)

DetectiveTofu · 09/13/2007, 02:16 PM

I agree papagimp here. People have always told me the Seaclone skimmers were pieces of garbage but I got one for myself, and it seems to work just fine. Granted they may not skim as well or as efficiently as a remora (or a tunze, or whatever) the seaclone still cuts the cake for me.

papagimp · 09/13/2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally posted by rhythmicfire
I agree papagimp here.

LOL, a first time for everything

cutegecko3 · 09/13/2007, 02:31 PM

I used the seaclone 100 and it skimmed very well also.I had to adjust the venturi valve every couple of days(5 seconds big deal).cheaper than a aquac remora and would be very efficent on a heavily stocked 25.

RickySan · 09/13/2007, 07:52 PM

i have a 20g long and i have a bak pak skimmer and my tank is doing just fine!

Ronny#66 · 09/14/2007, 04:26 AM

I have a 100 seaclone I've had it 8 years or so never used . Was purchased for my 75 gal fish only set up that i never set up. I still want to set this up . As for info on my set up It would take all week to retype all my ? on this setup and so on. As states before wate parameters test 0 and I have the rust colored algie this stuff wipes off with swipe of finger. I just would like to get rid of it . back glass is just covered sided ok I just keep piping them off all power heads ect covered none on live rock or sand is this odd ?

Ronny#66 · 09/14/2007, 04:27 AM

Whats a back pack and who makes it??

MinnFish · 09/14/2007, 04:42 AM

A Bak Pak is an hang on skimmer (HOB). Its made by CPR Aquatics Inc. Here is the addy www.cpraquatic.com.

09/13/2007, 01:19 PM	#1
Ronny#66 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Twilight zone Posts: 1,839	25 gal tank skimmer ? Does a 25 gal tank need a skimmer LFS said no but having diatom bloom constsntly.

09/13/2007, 01:25 PM	#2
der_wille_zur_macht Team RC Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NY Posts: 17,749	No tank requires a skimmer, but they are an extremely powerful nutrient export tool if chosen and set up carefully. Can you give us more details on your tank? Equipment, maintenance, tap or RO/DI, how old, livestock, feeding, etc. __________________ Inconveniencing marine life since 1992 "It is my personal belief that reef aquaria should be thriving communities of biodiversity, representative of their wild counterparts, and not merely collections of pretty specimens growing on tidy clean rock shelves covered in purple coralline algae." (Eric Borneman)

09/13/2007, 01:32 PM	#3
papagimp COMAS Rocks! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 8,185 Blog Entries: 2	stricly off size, you could probably get away with a SeaClone150 but i'm sure most here would disagree with this. __________________ 58g Softie & 75g Stoney Member, Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society Current Tank Info: 58g Mixed Reef Project - Started June 2011

09/13/2007, 01:45 PM	#5
papagimp COMAS Rocks! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 8,185 Blog Entries: 2	I didn't have any luck with the prizm deluxe, but then again, I did buy 2 seaclone 150's over the course of a year before i figured out how to make one work properly, so i was probably doing that one wrong anyways __________________ 58g Softie & 75g Stoney Member, Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society Current Tank Info: 58g Mixed Reef Project - Started June 2011

09/13/2007, 07:52 PM	#11
RickySan Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 518	i have a 20g long and i have a bak pak skimmer and my tank is doing just fine! __________________ RM3 Current Tank Info: AGA 30g Reef 36x12x18, 4x39 ATI T5, 39w LED, Koralia 425, VorTech MP10wES, HOB CPR 2 Skimmer, 60lbs LS, 40lbs LR

09/13/2007, 01:36 PM	#4
rlee81indy Moved On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Carson, Co. Posts: 305	I have a 29 and I use the prizm deluxe. Its about 80-100 bucks, and its a bit of a pain in the but to dial in but Once you do its fine for a small tank. Mine has been running for about a year and a half. good luck

09/13/2007, 01:48 PM	#6
der_wille_zur_macht Team RC Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NY Posts: 17,749	IMHO it doesn't make sense to buy a poorly designed skimmer, even for a small tank. The problems with most poorly designed skimmers usually aren't just skimming power, but rather adjustability (and sensitivity to adjustments), construction quality, and other usability concerns. In this size range, my clear favorite is the Remora from AquaC. It uses modern technology, and is easy to adjust, powerful, and very well built. However, before jumping to conclusions and recommending a skimmer, I think we need a lot more info from the OP to make sure it is the most appropriate solution for the problem at hand. __________________ Inconveniencing marine life since 1992 "It is my personal belief that reef aquaria should be thriving communities of biodiversity, representative of their wild counterparts, and not merely collections of pretty specimens growing on tidy clean rock shelves covered in purple coralline algae." (Eric Borneman)

09/13/2007, 02:16 PM	#8
DetectiveTofu Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,150	I agree papagimp here. People have always told me the Seaclone skimmers were pieces of garbage but I got one for myself, and it seems to work just fine. Granted they may not skim as well or as efficiently as a remora (or a tunze, or whatever) the seaclone still cuts the cake for me.

09/13/2007, 02:31 PM	#10
cutegecko3 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springdale, AR Posts: 974	I used the seaclone 100 and it skimmed very well also.I had to adjust the venturi valve every couple of days(5 seconds big deal).cheaper than a aquac remora and would be very efficent on a heavily stocked 25.

09/14/2007, 04:26 AM	#12
Ronny#66 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Twilight zone Posts: 1,839	I have a 100 seaclone I've had it 8 years or so never used . Was purchased for my 75 gal fish only set up that i never set up. I still want to set this up . As for info on my set up It would take all week to retype all my ? on this setup and so on. As states before wate parameters test 0 and I have the rust colored algie this stuff wipes off with swipe of finger. I just would like to get rid of it . back glass is just covered sided ok I just keep piping them off all power heads ect covered none on live rock or sand is this odd ?

09/14/2007, 04:27 AM	#13
Ronny#66 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Twilight zone Posts: 1,839	Whats a back pack and who makes it??

09/14/2007, 04:42 AM	#14
MinnFish Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Home of 10,000 lakes Posts: 917	A Bak Pak is an hang on skimmer (HOB). Its made by CPR Aquatics Inc. Here is the addy www.cpraquatic.com. __________________ 33G Long, 4x54 watt T5, Tunze 6025, Tunze Osmolator ATO, Tunze Streamfilter 3163 Posts about moving an oversized fish to a bigger tank. Is like hearing every stripper is just working to pay for colle