Protein Skimmer

benjidick · 11/27/2008, 07:01 PM

I need a protein skimmer that is a preformer and is quiet in operation. Also needs to be hangon. Small tank , less than 40 gals.

stpauli914 · 11/27/2008, 07:08 PM

I've had real good luck with the Red Sea prizm deluxe HOB. Quiet and good performer for the cost and for that size tank. The surface skimmer atachment is a sweet bonus!

Aaron

benjidick · 11/27/2008, 07:19 PM

I have Red Sea Skimmer, It has become very noisey. I had to turn it almost wide open to get performance

benjidick · 11/27/2008, 07:32 PM

I am looking @ a Remora C. Is it quiet, and which motor should i buy?

woogy · 11/27/2008, 08:02 PM

I am considering purchasing a HOB octopus skimmer for my 29 gallon. If you look in the archives there is big thread on them and they look pretty promising.

stpauli914 · 11/27/2008, 08:20 PM

Ben, how long have you had it? The pump may be going bad. Have you tried taking it apart and cleaning it?Mines been running for over a year and I take it apart every 2 or 3 months and give it a good cleaning. My valve is only half open and I get a good ammount of skim daily.

Aaron

DCG1286 · 11/27/2008, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by benjidick
I need a protein skimmer that is a preformer and is quiet in operation. Also needs to be hangon. Small tank , less than 40 gals.

Aqua-C Remora...Remora pro. That is my suggestion.

-David

RayAllen3422 · 11/27/2008, 09:47 PM

I used the octopus hang-on back skimmer on my 25. I worked awesome and was quiet.

Blown76mav · 11/27/2008, 10:09 PM

I have the AquaC Remora and it works great. It was a little noisy at first but after a few days is quieted down and can't even tell its there.

mg426 · 11/27/2008, 10:28 PM

I had a Remora a few years back.Not much to speak of.

beachbumva · 11/28/2008, 01:02 AM

aqua c is nice,,prism is louder then any ive owned including my recirc skimmer with 2 pumps ,,I use it for my qt tank only and for emergency when need a hang on quickly,,it works very well just always needs constant adjustment even after weeks of running continuously,,overfills the cup a lot if you dont keep an eye on it as well. do some blog searches and you will see im not alone with these problems.

11/27/2008, 07:01 PM	#1
benjidick Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: southcarolina Posts: 107	Protein Skimmer I need a protein skimmer that is a preformer and is quiet in operation. Also needs to be hangon. Small tank , less than 40 gals. __________________ bd Current Tank Info: 30 gal,liverock,whisper,powerheads

11/27/2008, 07:08 PM	#2
stpauli914 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clearwater/Dunedin Posts: 1,990	I've had real good luck with the Red Sea prizm deluxe HOB. Quiet and good performer for the cost and for that size tank. The surface skimmer atachment is a sweet bonus! Aaron __________________ Thanks Reef Central!!! Current Tank Info: 240 Gallon Mixed Reef Miracles Custom 72x30x25 Starfire, COR20 RD3 80W, BK Alpha 200, MP40QD's, Radion G4 Pros * 80 Gallon Deep Blue Rimless SPS Dominant 48x24x16 Starfire, RD5 ECO, BK Mini 160, MP40QD's, Radion Gen4 Pros* Apex Controlled

11/27/2008, 07:19 PM	#3
benjidick Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: southcarolina Posts: 107	I have Red Sea Skimmer, It has become very noisey. I had to turn it almost wide open to get performance __________________ bd Current Tank Info: 30 gal,liverock,whisper,powerheads

11/27/2008, 07:32 PM	#4
benjidick Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: southcarolina Posts: 107	I am looking @ a Remora C. Is it quiet, and which motor should i buy? __________________ bd Current Tank Info: 30 gal,liverock,whisper,powerheads

11/27/2008, 08:20 PM	#6
stpauli914 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clearwater/Dunedin Posts: 1,990	Ben, how long have you had it? The pump may be going bad. Have you tried taking it apart and cleaning it?Mines been running for over a year and I take it apart every 2 or 3 months and give it a good cleaning. My valve is only half open and I get a good ammount of skim daily. Aaron __________________ Thanks Reef Central!!! Current Tank Info: 240 Gallon Mixed Reef Miracles Custom 72x30x25 Starfire, COR20 RD3 80W, BK Alpha 200, MP40QD's, Radion G4 Pros * 80 Gallon Deep Blue Rimless SPS Dominant 48x24x16 Starfire, RD5 ECO, BK Mini 160, MP40QD's, Radion Gen4 Pros* Apex Controlled

11/27/2008, 08:02 PM	#5
woogy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western PA Posts: 986	I am considering purchasing a HOB octopus skimmer for my 29 gallon. If you look in the archives there is big thread on them and they look pretty promising.

11/27/2008, 09:47 PM	#8
RayAllen3422 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Winchester, VA Posts: 403	I used the octopus hang-on back skimmer on my 25. I worked awesome and was quiet.

11/27/2008, 10:09 PM	#9
Blown76mav Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lima, Oh Posts: 500	I have the AquaC Remora and it works great. It was a little noisy at first but after a few days is quieted down and can't even tell its there. __________________ I thought that this tank was big enough, now I know I'm wrong. Current Tank Info: 240g in wall, 150g sump.

11/27/2008, 10:28 PM	#10
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	I had a Remora a few years back.Not much to speak of. __________________ I found a way to make a small fortune running a reef tank. Start with a large fortune. Unofficial President of the SEACLONE haters club Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef 110 lbs LR, 1x250watt XM 20K MH 2x175watt XM 20K MH on Magetics 2X96 watt actinic PC, 220 watt VHO actinic, 30 gallon refugium, closed loop system powered by Sequence Dart MSX 200 skimmer 38 gallon sump, Oceansmotions squirt

11/28/2008, 01:02 AM	#11
beachbumva Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hampton, Va Posts: 104	aqua c is nice,,prism is louder then any ive owned including my recirc skimmer with 2 pumps ,,I use it for my qt tank only and for emergency when need a hang on quickly,,it works very well just always needs constant adjustment even after weeks of running continuously,,overfills the cup a lot if you dont keep an eye on it as well. do some blog searches and you will see im not alone with these problems.