protein skimmer

andrew Lauger · 12/25/2006, 05:28 AM

So everyone thinks the coralife skimmer is junk? I don't have enough room in the wet dry to put a skimmer so I will have to hang it on the side. Does't the Octopus 110 have to go in the sump, and not hang on the side? Anyone have a used skimmer that they want to sell that would be good for this tank?
Thanks!!! Klauger@verizon.net

kodyboy · 12/25/2006, 09:31 AM

Try a D&D marine typhoon, it works well, is built like a tank and is cheap ($68 drfosters). For an HOB it is great!

Drew Reed · 12/25/2006, 10:18 AM

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Originally posted by andrew Lauger
Anyone have a used skimmer that they want to sell that would be good for this tank?
Thanks!!! Klauger@verizon.net

Try posting that here--http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=263

RichConley · 12/25/2006, 10:18 AM

I dont think anyone thinks the coralife super skimmers are junk. IMO, theyre the best value out there.

Drew Reed · 12/25/2006, 10:21 AM

Or if you are the "DIY kind of guy" take a look here http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=898776

RichConley · 12/25/2006, 10:23 AM

The Octopus won't run HOB though, and I think thats what he needs.

stdreb27 · 12/25/2006, 12:15 PM

you might look for at some aqua c remora hob skimmers

roadracer · 12/25/2006, 08:16 PM

Coralife 220 works great for me!!!

McCrary · 12/25/2006, 08:26 PM

The CSS is a good skimmer for the money and probably the best value HOB you will find.

kodyboy · 12/25/2006, 09:09 PM

I think the D&D marine typhoon is a good as the CSS, and a hell of a lot better built!

andrew Lauger · 12/25/2006, 09:59 PM

So I think that I narrowed it down to the typhoon hang on skimmer or the coralife skimmer. I think that the typhoon is the best price. AM i RIGHT? It's only $68.00, and it is rated for a 110 gallon aquarium. I don't have enough room under the stand to go with a coralife skimmer that is rated over 65 gallon.

kodyboy · 12/26/2006, 12:01 AM

I think that you will like the typhoon. Tell me how it works out!
(for $68 how can you beat it)

CookieJar · 12/26/2006, 03:03 AM

I've had coralife SS for 1+ year and it works fine and removes enough skimmate for my low bioload tank. The problems I have are: the air line needs to be cleaned every 1-2 months because of salt build up inside it, the seal sometimes isn't good and leaks behind the tank and it tends to get excited and overflow during water changes/ high water levels/ sliming inside tank. I'm used to it and have learned (the hard way) on how to deal with it.
That's my $.02!

RichConley · 12/26/2006, 10:29 AM

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Originally posted by stdreb27
you might look for at some aqua c remora hob skimmers

The CSS is a significanly better skimmer, and is significanly cheaper than the AQUAC.

RichConley · 12/26/2006, 10:33 AM

"3-1/4" dia x 22-1/2" high. Requires only 3-1/4" behind the aquarium for installation."

Smaller is not better in skimmers. The Typhoon is WAY too small to handle anything even close to 100g. I'd doubt it would even handle 50g with only a 3" diameter body. I got rid of a 5" bodied skimmer because it couldnt handle my 58g.

The CSS 65 has a 4" body, which is almost twice the volume of the typhoon.

My girlfriend has a typhoon at work... shes not impressed.

192clark · 12/26/2006, 05:56 PM

RichConley, I see you have a PC PS-3000 skimmer it is rated up to 400 gal. Do you think it would take care of 400 gal?

12/25/2006, 05:28 AM	#1
andrew Lauger Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Harrisburg PA Posts: 6	protein skimmer So everyone thinks the coralife skimmer is junk? I don't have enough room in the wet dry to put a skimmer so I will have to hang it on the side. Does't the Octopus 110 have to go in the sump, and not hang on the side? Anyone have a used skimmer that they want to sell that would be good for this tank? Thanks!!! Klauger@verizon.net

12/25/2006, 10:18 AM	#4
RichConley Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bostonian in Chicago going to DC Posts: 9,908	I dont think anyone thinks the coralife super skimmers are junk. IMO, theyre the best value out there. __________________ NO TANKS!!!

12/25/2006, 10:23 AM	#6
RichConley Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bostonian in Chicago going to DC Posts: 9,908	The Octopus won't run HOB though, and I think thats what he needs. __________________ NO TANKS!!!

12/25/2006, 08:26 PM	#9
McCrary Can't Stop Time Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,079	The CSS is a good skimmer for the money and probably the best value HOB you will find. __________________ Matt Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. Titus Maccius Plautus (254 BC - 184 BC), Rudens

12/26/2006, 10:33 AM	#15
RichConley Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bostonian in Chicago going to DC Posts: 9,908	"3-1/4" dia x 22-1/2" high. Requires only 3-1/4" behind the aquarium for installation." Smaller is not better in skimmers. The Typhoon is WAY too small to handle anything even close to 100g. I'd doubt it would even handle 50g with only a 3" diameter body. I got rid of a 5" bodied skimmer because it couldnt handle my 58g. The CSS 65 has a 4" body, which is almost twice the volume of the typhoon. My girlfriend has a typhoon at work... shes not impressed. __________________ NO TANKS!!!

12/25/2006, 09:31 AM	#2
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	Try a D&D marine typhoon, it works well, is built like a tank and is cheap ($68 drfosters). For an HOB it is great!

12/25/2006, 10:21 AM	#5
Drew Reed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bear lake, MI Posts: 252	Or if you are the "DIY kind of guy" take a look here http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=898776

12/25/2006, 12:15 PM	#7
stdreb27 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: the Anthill, Houston, tx Posts: 507	you might look for at some aqua c remora hob skimmers

12/25/2006, 08:16 PM	#8
roadracer Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 122	Coralife 220 works great for me!!!

12/25/2006, 09:09 PM	#10
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	I think the D&D marine typhoon is a good as the CSS, and a hell of a lot better built!

12/25/2006, 09:59 PM	#11
andrew Lauger Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Harrisburg PA Posts: 6	So I think that I narrowed it down to the typhoon hang on skimmer or the coralife skimmer. I think that the typhoon is the best price. AM i RIGHT? It's only $68.00, and it is rated for a 110 gallon aquarium. I don't have enough room under the stand to go with a coralife skimmer that is rated over 65 gallon.

12/26/2006, 12:01 AM	#12
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	I think that you will like the typhoon. Tell me how it works out! (for $68 how can you beat it)

12/26/2006, 03:03 AM	#13
CookieJar Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 545	I've had coralife SS for 1+ year and it works fine and removes enough skimmate for my low bioload tank. The problems I have are: the air line needs to be cleaned every 1-2 months because of salt build up inside it, the seal sometimes isn't good and leaks behind the tank and it tends to get excited and overflow during water changes/ high water levels/ sliming inside tank. I'm used to it and have learned (the hard way) on how to deal with it. That's my $.02!

12/26/2006, 05:56 PM	#16
192clark Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 635	RichConley, I see you have a PC PS-3000 skimmer it is rated up to 400 gal. Do you think it would take care of 400 gal?