Which skimmer for 29 gallon?

dmcdonald · 04/17/2007, 09:32 AM

I have an option to buy a seaclone 100 for a decent price, but it needs a few items to get it running. Still worth it for the price. But I have no idea on how good they are.

What would you recommend? I need a HOB style. Thanks for your help in advance.

PSam · 04/17/2007, 09:43 AM

Never used a Sea Clone, but hear they're garbage. Look at a CPR BakPak

Jasontkd · 04/17/2007, 09:47 AM

I am getting ready to set up a 29, and I bought a super skimmer 220 off a guy I know pretty cheap, so that is what I am going to use. may be overkill, but it should be pretty clean

elmatth1 · 04/17/2007, 10:07 AM

I read a thread about the Odyssea PS75 from Aquatraders.com that had mixed results, but at only about $30.00, I ordered one for my 25gallon. It's supposed to be in today, so I can't comment on how it works yet. Here's a link to the thread:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1048116

Alot of people badmouth Aquatraders, but i've ordered a few times from them and never had any problems with their products... although, they say customer service for them is terrible, but at only $30.00, who cares.

1redgp · 04/17/2007, 11:07 AM

I've had a CPR BakPak on my 29 gallon for two weeks now. Seems to work well so far. This is my first ever skimmer that I have owned.

Dwarf Seahorses · 04/17/2007, 03:26 PM

BakPaks are a great skimmer for the price, just take the bio-bale media out.

The AquaC skimmers are awesome, never get a bad review. You can't go wrong with one of their smaller versions for your tank.

Also, consider the Schuran Jetskim 100. It doesn't look flashy but Schuran skimmers are top quality and they are some of the best skimmers available. They pull a LOT of gunk, even in freshwater!

eagleONE · 04/21/2007, 06:05 PM

haha I'm running a euroreef on a 29... haha

I think a remora or a coral life skimmer works best. They can be HOB

jakesgvr4 · 04/21/2007, 07:36 PM

I use the Remora HOB on my 29, seems to do a real good job.

oldreefer76 · 04/21/2007, 08:02 PM

Tunze Nano 9002 will out perform any of the above listed skimmers is dead silent and carries a 2 yr warranty

reefman13 · 04/21/2007, 08:27 PM

Wow, old reefer, you are pretty confident in your tunze. Is it really that good? You my have put me off of a remora?

oldreefer76 · 04/21/2007, 08:52 PM

They are basicly the same price, the tunze is dead silent, once it breaks in set it and forget it, I have used many skimmers over the years and the Tunze has out performed every one

Burlington Reef · 04/23/2007, 09:14 AM

oldreefer - do you have a sump on your tank or is the skimmer in the tank?

oldreefer76 · 04/23/2007, 01:27 PM

in tank but it is small and does not take up alot of space

killagoby · 04/23/2007, 01:37 PM

I've got CPR's dual BacPak on my 29 gallon and it does a great job with the bio-bale removed. I've heard the Aqua-C Remora is a good skimmer for that size tank too.

cherubfish pair · 04/23/2007, 02:51 PM

People on here really put down SeaClones but I used one and it did alright. When I got a sump the SeaClone didn't fit so got a nano remora. Very nice skimmer but pricey.

burton14e7 · 04/23/2007, 03:43 PM

I used a Remora Urchin w/ upgraded pump..thats the in sump version...on a 55 in my sump. My Tunze pulls more from my 24g AP than the remora did from my 55 and I only have 2 fish in my 24g. The tunze fit perfectly in back section of my AP. I don't have any knowledge on the question being asked. But thats my experiance with a remora and a Tunze.

oldreefer76 · 04/23/2007, 04:00 PM

Tunze all the way was the best $$$ I have spent on my tank besides the 6045 nanostream by Tunze, they are so quiet yet so powerful

mr9iron · 04/23/2007, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by oldreefer76
Tunze Nano 9002 will out perform any of the above listed skimmers is dead silent and carries a 2 yr warranty

Do you have pics or video of this skimmer in action?

oldreefer76 · 04/23/2007, 04:55 PM

not currently but will try to get a pic later

burton14e7 · 04/23/2007, 05:17 PM

My tunze isn't "dead" silent but it is very quiet. No louder than the hum from the MH ballast or powerheads but I can hear if I'm looking up close for a side view, nose to the glass close

Gotta keep on the look out for bad critters.

oldreefer76 · 04/23/2007, 05:23 PM

roflmao

mr9iron · 04/23/2007, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by oldreefer76
not currently but will try to get a pic later

I'm looking forward to it.

uhuru · 04/23/2007, 07:32 PM

I can't compare to other skimmers but I can say the tunze is a really nice product.

Also it's small enough to fit INSIDE a tank so you have less to worry about. Here it is in my CPR small fuge.

and why not:

pledosophy · 04/24/2007, 12:47 AM

I use a Remora on my 20g, it's nice.

04/17/2007, 09:32 AM	#1
dmcdonald Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 2	Which skimmer for 29 gallon? I have an option to buy a seaclone 100 for a decent price, but it needs a few items to get it running. Still worth it for the price. But I have no idea on how good they are. What would you recommend? I need a HOB style. Thanks for your help in advance.

04/17/2007, 09:43 AM	#2
PSam Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,036	Never used a Sea Clone, but hear they're garbage. Look at a CPR BakPak __________________ ..no vemos las cosas como son las vemos como somos nosotros...

04/17/2007, 10:07 AM	#4
elmatth1 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dalton City, IL Posts: 481	I read a thread about the Odyssea PS75 from Aquatraders.com that had mixed results, but at only about $30.00, I ordered one for my 25gallon. It's supposed to be in today, so I can't comment on how it works yet. Here's a link to the thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1048116 Alot of people badmouth Aquatraders, but i've ordered a few times from them and never had any problems with their products... although, they say customer service for them is terrible, but at only $30.00, who cares. __________________ I'd rather die while i'm living than live while I'm dead

04/21/2007, 06:05 PM	#7
eagleONE Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CA Posts: 1,408	haha I'm running a euroreef on a 29... haha I think a remora or a coral life skimmer works best. They can be HOB __________________ Jay Current Tank Info: ATB powered

04/21/2007, 08:02 PM	#9
oldreefer76 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fairview Park Ohio Posts: 2,452	Tunze Nano 9002 will out perform any of the above listed skimmers is dead silent and carries a 2 yr warranty __________________ 15G and working on getting better Current Tank Info: 15G and building

04/17/2007, 09:47 AM	#3
Jasontkd Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 545	I am getting ready to set up a 29, and I bought a super skimmer 220 off a guy I know pretty cheap, so that is what I am going to use. may be overkill, but it should be pretty clean

04/17/2007, 11:07 AM	#5
1redgp Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 14	I've had a CPR BakPak on my 29 gallon for two weeks now. Seems to work well so far. This is my first ever skimmer that I have owned.

04/17/2007, 03:26 PM	#6
Dwarf Seahorses Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 310	BakPaks are a great skimmer for the price, just take the bio-bale media out. The AquaC skimmers are awesome, never get a bad review. You can't go wrong with one of their smaller versions for your tank. Also, consider the Schuran Jetskim 100. It doesn't look flashy but Schuran skimmers are top quality and they are some of the best skimmers available. They pull a LOT of gunk, even in freshwater!

04/21/2007, 07:36 PM	#8
jakesgvr4 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 163	I use the Remora HOB on my 29, seems to do a real good job.

04/21/2007, 08:27 PM	#10
reefman13 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CT Posts: 4,323	Wow, old reefer, you are pretty confident in your tunze. Is it really that good? You my have put me off of a remora? __________________ Regards, Dave ______________________________________________________________________ "One day I will be back in this hobby..." spoken like a true High School student... Current Tank Info: None for now...for now...

04/21/2007, 08:52 PM	#11
oldreefer76 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fairview Park Ohio Posts: 2,452	They are basicly the same price, the tunze is dead silent, once it breaks in set it and forget it, I have used many skimmers over the years and the Tunze has out performed every one __________________ 15G and working on getting better Current Tank Info: 15G and building

04/23/2007, 09:14 AM	#12
Burlington Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 62	oldreefer - do you have a sump on your tank or is the skimmer in the tank?

04/23/2007, 01:27 PM	#13
oldreefer76 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fairview Park Ohio Posts: 2,452	in tank but it is small and does not take up alot of space __________________ 15G and working on getting better Current Tank Info: 15G and building

04/23/2007, 01:37 PM	#14
killagoby Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroe, NJ Posts: 2,150	I've got CPR's dual BacPak on my 29 gallon and it does a great job with the bio-bale removed. I've heard the Aqua-C Remora is a good skimmer for that size tank too. __________________ How much money did you spend on that rock again?

04/23/2007, 02:51 PM	#15
cherubfish pair Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Libby, Montana Posts: 7,061 Blog Entries: 1	People on here really put down SeaClones but I used one and it did alright. When I got a sump the SeaClone didn't fit so got a nano remora. Very nice skimmer but pricey. __________________ pairo chero Thanks for looking at my build thread and subscribe to it if you already haven't yet! Current Tank Info: thirty rimless

04/23/2007, 03:43 PM	#16
burton14e7 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Keller, Tx Posts: 2,009	I used a Remora Urchin w/ upgraded pump..thats the in sump version...on a 55 in my sump. My Tunze pulls more from my 24g AP than the remora did from my 55 and I only have 2 fish in my 24g. The tunze fit perfectly in back section of my AP. I don't have any knowledge on the question being asked. But thats my experiance with a remora and a Tunze. __________________ Go Lakers! Current Tank Info: Currently awaiting relapse. Last edited by burton14e7; 04/23/2007 at 03:49 PM.

04/23/2007, 04:00 PM	#17
oldreefer76 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fairview Park Ohio Posts: 2,452	Tunze all the way was the best $$$ I have spent on my tank besides the 6045 nanostream by Tunze, they are so quiet yet so powerful __________________ 15G and working on getting better Current Tank Info: 15G and building

04/23/2007, 04:55 PM	#19
oldreefer76 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fairview Park Ohio Posts: 2,452	not currently but will try to get a pic later __________________ 15G and working on getting better Current Tank Info: 15G and building

04/23/2007, 05:17 PM	#20
burton14e7 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Keller, Tx Posts: 2,009	My tunze isn't "dead" silent but it is very quiet. No louder than the hum from the MH ballast or powerheads but I can hear if I'm looking up close for a side view, nose to the glass close Gotta keep on the look out for bad critters. __________________ Go Lakers! Current Tank Info: Currently awaiting relapse.

04/23/2007, 05:23 PM	#21
oldreefer76 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fairview Park Ohio Posts: 2,452	roflmao

04/23/2007, 07:32 PM	#23
uhuru Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbus Posts: 2,949	I can't compare to other skimmers but I can say the tunze is a really nice product. Also it's small enough to fit INSIDE a tank so you have less to worry about. Here it is in my CPR small fuge. and why not: __________________ August 2011 TOTM Last edited by uhuru; 04/23/2007 at 07:37 PM.

04/24/2007, 12:47 AM	#24
pledosophy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Beaverton Posts: 5,290	I use a Remora on my 20g, it's nice. __________________ 120g mixed reef 90g QT