skimmer suggestions

questiongurl · 03/23/2007, 07:28 PM

Hello all,
I have a 65g system tank (filtration system built into back of tank) and i would like some suggestions on a hang on skimmer
70lbs lr , many zoas, shrooms and tube worms and several fish
please help! I'm trying to stay around $200 or less w/pump

Entropy · 03/23/2007, 07:43 PM

Remora Pro would probably work good and you can usually find them used in the for sale section for half (or less) your budget.

Andrew · 03/23/2007, 08:08 PM

If you can fork out a few extra bucks and have the room in your tank, A Tunze 9005 Doc skimmer would work as long as you aren't going to be overstocked. Tunze doc skimmers are made to run inside of the tank and are very compact.

sjm817 · 03/23/2007, 08:24 PM

I'd use the Tunze DOC 9010

kodyboy · 03/23/2007, 08:46 PM

if you want a small powerful skimmer the tunze 9010 is great! I would go with the 9010 over the 9005 as it comes with the sump kit and it a better unit. Unfortunately it is a little over $325

For under $200 and still staying relatively small check out this:
http://www.reefnut.com/reefshop/prod...roducts_id=111
I would not call it a powerhouse, but for the price and since you are putting it on a 65 gallon tank it should work fine, if you could finagle the room I would go with the classic 135 (the octopus nw110 or 150 would work well too).

sjm817 · 03/23/2007, 08:51 PM

He is looking for a hang on skimmer

luke33 · 03/23/2007, 09:04 PM

Yes, i'd go with the tunze and a remora pro is out of the question imo, they are terrible and overpriced.

kodyboy · 03/23/2007, 09:21 PM

for an HOB (or HIT?) the tunze is the best bet.

03/23/2007, 07:28 PM	#1
questiongurl Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NWI Posts: 111	skimmer suggestions Hello all, I have a 65g system tank (filtration system built into back of tank) and i would like some suggestions on a hang on skimmer 70lbs lr , many zoas, shrooms and tube worms and several fish please help! I'm trying to stay around $200 or less w/pump

03/23/2007, 07:43 PM	#2
Entropy Texas Reefer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 13,656	Remora Pro would probably work good and you can usually find them used in the for sale section for half (or less) your budget. __________________ Rich Overton 150G cube FOWLR, 30g sump, ReefKeeperII, 3x Koralia 1400's, QuiteOne 3000, Reef Octopus DNWB150, 4x 30w Par38 LED. Current Tank Info: 36x36x27 150g

03/23/2007, 08:24 PM	#4
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	I'd use the Tunze DOC 9010 __________________ - Scott

03/23/2007, 08:51 PM	#6
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	He is looking for a hang on skimmer __________________ - Scott

03/23/2007, 08:08 PM	#3
Andrew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 13,640	If you can fork out a few extra bucks and have the room in your tank, A Tunze 9005 Doc skimmer would work as long as you aren't going to be overstocked. Tunze doc skimmers are made to run inside of the tank and are very compact.

03/23/2007, 08:46 PM	#5
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	if you want a small powerful skimmer the tunze 9010 is great! I would go with the 9010 over the 9005 as it comes with the sump kit and it a better unit. Unfortunately it is a little over $325 For under $200 and still staying relatively small check out this: http://www.reefnut.com/reefshop/prod...roducts_id=111 I would not call it a powerhouse, but for the price and since you are putting it on a 65 gallon tank it should work fine, if you could finagle the room I would go with the classic 135 (the octopus nw110 or 150 would work well too).

03/23/2007, 09:04 PM	#7
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	Yes, i'd go with the tunze and a remora pro is out of the question imo, they are terrible and overpriced.

03/23/2007, 09:21 PM	#8
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	for an HOB (or HIT?) the tunze is the best bet.