Skimmer trouble help argh!

mikeadams1985 · 04/05/2006, 01:42 AM

Im moving into a new tank in a few weeks and will be using a sump with it. the total water is around 80gallons.

so im looking into a new skimmer. as the one i have isnt very good at all.

I was looking at red sea prizm but i read that there awfull. after doing some reading imm stuck between these .

TMC V2 skimmer 600 (130gall)
Red sea prizm
sea clone protein skimmer 100

so any help is appreciated.

or you can recommend one that i can get hold of in the UK that would be fine.

thnks

mg426 · 04/05/2006, 01:52 AM

I would stay away (run) from a seaclone. Try a ASM or aqua c remora.

reefnetworth · 04/05/2006, 03:51 AM

with 80 gallons you need "aqua c pro" the remora is for 75 gallons, as the pro is for 150. also I sugest the skimmer box that goes with it, for better results. REF-ON!!!

reefnetworth · 04/05/2006, 03:53 AM

REEF-ON!!! LOL, sorry.

mikeadams1985 · 04/05/2006, 04:34 AM

i cant seem to find these in uk :S

can any one recommend a place to buy these?

mikeadams1985 · 04/05/2006, 04:36 AM

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AquaC-Remora-P...QQcmdZViewItem

would that do the job?

XeniaMania · 04/05/2006, 04:46 AM

Actually, if you're running a sump, the Urchin Pro would be the more appropriate model.

kau_cinta_ku · 04/05/2006, 04:53 AM

deltec should be easy to find around there but more spendy

mikeadams1985 · 04/05/2006, 06:21 AM

http://www.waterhomeaquatics.co.uk/i...productid=2410
is this skimmer any good?
ive looked at the deltec ones an they range from 170gbp plus! which is a bit much for me at the moment

bobothewizard · 04/05/2006, 07:55 AM

aqua c remora

sttroyiii · 04/05/2006, 09:31 AM

Check out the Coralife Super Skimmer. They are recommended second here on RC to Remora from what I can tell. I think the size you would need is rated for 125 gal. I looked at the Remora for my 37gal. and it was $189 versus $89 for the Coralife SS. For the 125gal. Coralife, they are on Ebay for $140. Ebay has the Remora for the same size priced at $227. Both of those prices are Buy It Now. I really like my Coralife.

MrSpiffy · 04/05/2006, 02:10 PM

My opinion is to go with what people are recommending. I've heard from numerous sources, both online and in a store, that the AquaC skimmers rock. As I've only been running mine for a couple weeks, I can't say much just yet. But if it's a choice between saving some money and providing a better environment for your aquarium, I'd spend the extra cash and get the best one you can afford. Yes, the AquaC's are a little more pricey than others, but you'll make that up in the long run by not losing more fish, buying more chemicals, treating diseases, etc. The cost is well worth it.

XeniaMania · 04/05/2006, 02:14 PM

To me, why I chose the Urchin over any other skimmer out there, and I've owned alot, from the BakPak, to Turboflotor, Berlin, etc. If you've seen a downdraft skimmer perform, you'll see how much stuff gets blasted out of the water. To me, the Urchin/Remora is like a mini-downdraft skimmer in the way it inducts the water and air mixture. I'm finally getting the foam that I've desired, and my tank looks great, gets fed daily with no algal or water problems. That's proof enough for me that it's working.

unmc2001 · 04/05/2006, 02:15 PM

I really like my remora skimmers. I have two tanks and each now have a Remora Pro. They do a great job with almost no adjustments needed.

Sk8r · 04/05/2006, 02:49 PM

Another vote for the Urchin---very easy to use and maintain, and very busy---not to mention a very small footprint.

LiveSock · 04/05/2006, 03:01 PM

Aqua C stuff is not available in the uk as far as i know

Billybeau1 · 06/01/2006, 09:41 AM

Sk8r, Are you running ozone with the Urchin Pro ? I'm thinking about getting one but cant find any info on ozone injection ?

04/05/2006, 01:42 AM	#1
mikeadams1985 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: liverpool, UK Posts: 123	Skimmer trouble help argh! Im moving into a new tank in a few weeks and will be using a sump with it. the total water is around 80gallons. so im looking into a new skimmer. as the one i have isnt very good at all. I was looking at red sea prizm but i read that there awfull. after doing some reading imm stuck between these . TMC V2 skimmer 600 (130gall) Red sea prizm sea clone protein skimmer 100 so any help is appreciated. or you can recommend one that i can get hold of in the UK that would be fine. thnks

04/05/2006, 01:52 AM	#2
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	I would stay away (run) from a seaclone. Try a ASM or aqua c remora. __________________ 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

04/05/2006, 03:51 AM	#3
reefnetworth Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 3,810	with 80 gallons you need "aqua c pro" the remora is for 75 gallons, as the pro is for 150. also I sugest the skimmer box that goes with it, for better results. REF-ON!!! __________________ GIVE A MAN A FISH, YOU FEED HIM FOR A DAY. TEACH A MAN TO FISH, HE FEEDS HIMSELF FOR LIFE. (NEVER, underestimate another man's greed) Current Tank Info: SPS dominated barebottom display with BB sump since 2005, most consistant parameters in 19+ years of reefkeeping.

04/05/2006, 03:53 AM	#4
reefnetworth Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 3,810	REEF-ON!!! LOL, sorry. __________________ GIVE A MAN A FISH, YOU FEED HIM FOR A DAY. TEACH A MAN TO FISH, HE FEEDS HIMSELF FOR LIFE. (NEVER, underestimate another man's greed) Current Tank Info: SPS dominated barebottom display with BB sump since 2005, most consistant parameters in 19+ years of reefkeeping.

04/05/2006, 02:10 PM	#12
MrSpiffy Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,300	skimmer My opinion is to go with what people are recommending. I've heard from numerous sources, both online and in a store, that the AquaC skimmers rock. As I've only been running mine for a couple weeks, I can't say much just yet. But if it's a choice between saving some money and providing a better environment for your aquarium, I'd spend the extra cash and get the best one you can afford. Yes, the AquaC's are a little more pricey than others, but you'll make that up in the long run by not losing more fish, buying more chemicals, treating diseases, etc. The cost is well worth it.

04/05/2006, 04:34 AM	#5
mikeadams1985 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: liverpool, UK Posts: 123	i cant seem to find these in uk :S can any one recommend a place to buy these?

04/05/2006, 04:36 AM	#6
mikeadams1985 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: liverpool, UK Posts: 123	http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AquaC-Remora-P...QQcmdZViewItem would that do the job?

04/05/2006, 04:46 AM	#7
XeniaMania Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 1,627	Actually, if you're running a sump, the Urchin Pro would be the more appropriate model.

04/05/2006, 04:53 AM	#8
kau_cinta_ku Moved On Join Date: May 2005 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,669	deltec should be easy to find around there but more spendy

04/05/2006, 06:21 AM	#9
mikeadams1985 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: liverpool, UK Posts: 123	http://www.waterhomeaquatics.co.uk/i...productid=2410 is this skimmer any good? ive looked at the deltec ones an they range from 170gbp plus! which is a bit much for me at the moment

04/05/2006, 07:55 AM	#10
bobothewizard Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dillsburg, PA Posts: 58	aqua c remora

04/05/2006, 09:31 AM	#11
sttroyiii Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 378	Check out the Coralife Super Skimmer. They are recommended second here on RC to Remora from what I can tell. I think the size you would need is rated for 125 gal. I looked at the Remora for my 37gal. and it was $189 versus $89 for the Coralife SS. For the 125gal. Coralife, they are on Ebay for $140. Ebay has the Remora for the same size priced at $227. Both of those prices are Buy It Now. I really like my Coralife.

04/05/2006, 02:14 PM	#13
XeniaMania Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 1,627	To me, why I chose the Urchin over any other skimmer out there, and I've owned alot, from the BakPak, to Turboflotor, Berlin, etc. If you've seen a downdraft skimmer perform, you'll see how much stuff gets blasted out of the water. To me, the Urchin/Remora is like a mini-downdraft skimmer in the way it inducts the water and air mixture. I'm finally getting the foam that I've desired, and my tank looks great, gets fed daily with no algal or water problems. That's proof enough for me that it's working.

04/05/2006, 02:15 PM	#14
unmc2001 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 301	I really like my remora skimmers. I have two tanks and each now have a Remora Pro. They do a great job with almost no adjustments needed.

04/05/2006, 02:49 PM	#15
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Another vote for the Urchin---very easy to use and maintain, and very busy---not to mention a very small footprint. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

04/05/2006, 03:01 PM	#16
LiveSock Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 17	Aqua C stuff is not available in the uk as far as i know

06/01/2006, 09:41 AM	#17
Billybeau1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 12,010	Sk8r, Are you running ozone with the Urchin Pro ? I'm thinking about getting one but cant find any info on ozone injection ?