ANyone have a hang on skimmer?

Cubman777 · 03/29/2007, 07:06 PM

I was just wondering. I am considering getting one. I had one under my tank before, but maintenance on it was kind of a pain and in the end it ended up a detritus trap. I was just hoping to grow some macro algae in it. I cant grow it in my display because my wife will kill me and my fish would eat it anyway.
If anyone has any experience, please feel free to chime in.
thanks

reefnetworth · 03/29/2007, 07:26 PM

AquaC Remora with the Mag-3 pump. you will be surprised in the ease of setting and forgetting except for emptying the collection cup. check em out at www.marinedepot.com, they have em cheaper than other places ive seen them.
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USC-fan · 03/29/2007, 07:32 PM

you plan to use a HOB SKIMMER for a 90 gal tank?

I sure wouldn't do that. Maybe look at an external skimmer.

Cubman777 · 03/29/2007, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kb-smoker
you plan to use a HOB SKIMMER for a 90 gal tank?

I sure wouldn't do that. Maybe look at an external skimmer.

did I say that?

I already have an ASM G-2. I am just asking about hang on skimmers. I am really just looking for a place to put some macro.

five.five-six · 03/29/2007, 09:24 PM

you may get away with a CPR backpack, or 2 of them. dule skimmers are nice becaus you can clean one of them one week and the other the next.

this one looks like it might do the trick

sjm817 · 03/29/2007, 09:27 PM

Dont you mean a hang on fuge??

USC-fan · 03/29/2007, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cubman777
did I say that?

I already have an ASM G-2. I am just asking about hang on skimmers. I am really just looking for a place to put some macro.

no that is why i was asking.

You may want to look into a hang on filter. That would the better for glowing macro.

A lot of the nano reef tanks do this.

Quote:

Originally posted by sjm817
Dont you mean a hang on fuge??

That is what i'm thinking too. A hang on fuge would be the best option for growing macro.

dragonforce · 03/29/2007, 09:28 PM

You don't put macro in HOB skimmers.

skey44 · 03/29/2007, 09:30 PM

so you really want a hang on refugium??? if you actually want this skimmer to skim stick with the asm.... at least compared to a remora. very underpowered for 90g ime

five.five-six · 03/29/2007, 09:35 PM

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Originally posted by dragonforce
You don't put macro in HOB skimmers.

yes even if it is glowing macro, it will clog the skimmer

Misled · 03/29/2007, 09:40 PM

Look into getting a large aqua clear HOB power filter. Just remove the filters and place a light above it.

Cubman777 · 03/30/2007, 09:30 AM

Wow, I feel like an idiot. I meant a hang on fuge the whole time. when I typed it in though, I was just messing with my skimmer and must have really had skimmer on the brain.
Yeah, I totally meant a hang on fuge. thanks guys. Sorry for the confusion.

03/29/2007, 07:06 PM	#1
Cubman777 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 517	ANyone have a hang on skimmer? I was just wondering. I am considering getting one. I had one under my tank before, but maintenance on it was kind of a pain and in the end it ended up a detritus trap. I was just hoping to grow some macro algae in it. I cant grow it in my display because my wife will kill me and my fish would eat it anyway. If anyone has any experience, please feel free to chime in. thanks __________________ I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered. If all of the girls from my prom were laid end to end, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised. Current Tank Info: My tank, uh, doesn't exist anymore...

03/29/2007, 07:26 PM	#2
reefnetworth Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 3,810	AquaC Remora with the Mag-3 pump. you will be surprised in the ease of setting and forgetting except for emptying the collection cup. check em out at www.marinedepot.com, they have em cheaper than other places ive seen them. JDM...... __________________ 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.

03/29/2007, 09:24 PM	#5
five.five-six Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Corona Posts: 7,827 Blog Entries: 6	you may get away with a CPR backpack, or 2 of them. dule skimmers are nice becaus you can clean one of them one week and the other the next. this one looks like it might do the trick __________________ Originally posted by yellowslayer13: "I hate that hole" Current Tank Info: SCMAS Member 225 peninsula euroreef RS180 Apex 400W X 3 20k radiums / Spectra mixed SPS

03/29/2007, 09:27 PM	#6
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	Dont you mean a hang on fuge?? __________________ - Scott

03/29/2007, 09:30 PM	#9
skey44 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Taylors, SC Posts: 929	so you really want a hang on refugium??? if you actually want this skimmer to skim stick with the asm.... at least compared to a remora. very underpowered for 90g ime __________________ Just trying to enjoy a delicious slice of reef pie in the suburban jungle. -Scott Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder Dining Room Tank- 2 Kessil A160, Vortech MP10, Tunze Nanostream, Tunze 9004 skimmer, Marineland HOB, Eheim heater 34g Office Honeymoon Shallow Reef

03/29/2007, 07:32 PM	#3
USC-fan Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,626	you plan to use a HOB SKIMMER for a 90 gal tank? I sure wouldn't do that. Maybe look at an external skimmer.

03/29/2007, 09:28 PM	#8
dragonforce Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Laguna Niguel, 92677 Posts: 587	You don't put macro in HOB skimmers.

03/29/2007, 09:40 PM	#11
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03/30/2007, 09:30 AM	#12
Cubman777 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 517	Wow, I feel like an idiot. I meant a hang on fuge the whole time. when I typed it in though, I was just messing with my skimmer and must have really had skimmer on the brain. Yeah, I totally meant a hang on fuge. thanks guys. Sorry for the confusion. __________________ I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered. If all of the girls from my prom were laid end to end, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised. Current Tank Info: My tank, uh, doesn't exist anymore...