Skimmer - best value 55g?

ser_renely · 06/26/2008, 07:47 AM

Looking for a solid skimmer for a 55g, what would you guys suggest for a value skimmer?

kzickovich · 06/26/2008, 08:00 AM

hang on, sump, or external?

kmf507 · 06/26/2008, 08:46 AM

Please take the advice I was given....

Buy a bigger/better skimmer than you think you need. Then you won't have to replace it when you upgrade tanks.

ser_renely · 06/26/2008, 09:00 AM

well either hang on, or a smaller sized one for my sump.

I agree, on the buy bigger, better, but I am not going to be upgrading for years....unless a chance miracle.

I have heard Ramoras are of good value. how is the in-sump version of it?

kmf507 · 06/26/2008, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ser_renely

I agree, on the buy bigger, better, but I am not going to be upgrading for years....unless a chance miracle.

Hey, that's what I said! But upgrading was a mere 8 months away due to the severity of the reefkeeping bug.

I would choose an in-sump over a hob. On the off chance they overflow, your floor is okay.

ASM and Euro Reef are really popular around here. I have an ASM, and think it's great. You could find a G1 or G2 to fit your sump.

kzickovich · 06/26/2008, 10:48 AM

I had a aqua c remora pro on my 90 and it pulled alot of junk ended up buying a bigger skimmer for my 90 and put the remora on my 55 it does a great job. Very happy with it.

ser_renely · 06/26/2008, 04:01 PM

Thanks for the input.

I am looking at an Urchin pro, rated 40-120g. Anyone have feed back on that?

Also I can't remember, is there a rule of thumb for skimmers? As in buy one 2x your tank size???

Redhaze · 06/26/2008, 04:10 PM

Have a look at the Deltec MCE 600s fantastic skimmer. Worked a treat on my 55 for a couple of yrs.

Starting back up soon and wouldnt dream of changing skimmers. Like someone else said always go bigger over skimming is a good thing IMHO.

ser_renely · 06/26/2008, 05:45 PM

thanks

AngeloM3 · 06/26/2008, 06:08 PM

Euro-Reef FTW!

06/26/2008, 07:47 AM	#1
ser_renely Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,820	Skimmer - best value 55g? Looking for a solid skimmer for a 55g, what would you guys suggest for a value skimmer?

06/26/2008, 08:00 AM	#2
kzickovich Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Zion Il Posts: 959	hang on, sump, or external? __________________ Ken Current Tank Info: 90 Gal mixed reef 55 Gallon basement pump up Sump 25 Gal fuge 2 Mp40 DIY led light fixture Bubble King Mini 200 Gen2 skimmer BRS Duel reactor

06/26/2008, 08:46 AM	#3
kmf507 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 669	Please take the advice I was given.... Buy a bigger/better skimmer than you think you need. Then you won't have to replace it when you upgrade tanks. __________________ Ralph Wiggum: When I grow up, I want to be a principal, or a caterpillar. Current Tank Info: 90g display, 30g sump, 10g fuge

06/26/2008, 09:00 AM	#4
ser_renely Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,820	well either hang on, or a smaller sized one for my sump. I agree, on the buy bigger, better, but I am not going to be upgrading for years....unless a chance miracle. I have heard Ramoras are of good value. how is the in-sump version of it? __________________ RIP: Osc. Clown - Ammonia, YW GobY - overflow, YW Goby - Pistol shrimp, Firefish - acclimation. 5 Fire fish - pistol shrimp, Mandarin - Pistol shrimp!!!!! Current Tank Info: 60g Cube, 15g sump/fuge,Tunze 9010 skimmer, Reefbreeders Photon 16" - 2 Osc. Clowns,2 Lyretail Anthias, Blue Chromis, mp20, mp10....another DAMN pistol shrimp!

06/26/2008, 10:48 AM	#6
kzickovich Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Zion Il Posts: 959	I had a aqua c remora pro on my 90 and it pulled alot of junk ended up buying a bigger skimmer for my 90 and put the remora on my 55 it does a great job. Very happy with it. __________________ Ken Current Tank Info: 90 Gal mixed reef 55 Gallon basement pump up Sump 25 Gal fuge 2 Mp40 DIY led light fixture Bubble King Mini 200 Gen2 skimmer BRS Duel reactor

06/26/2008, 04:01 PM	#7
ser_renely Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,820	Thanks for the input. I am looking at an Urchin pro, rated 40-120g. Anyone have feed back on that? Also I can't remember, is there a rule of thumb for skimmers? As in buy one 2x your tank size??? __________________ RIP: Osc. Clown - Ammonia, YW GobY - overflow, YW Goby - Pistol shrimp, Firefish - acclimation. 5 Fire fish - pistol shrimp, Mandarin - Pistol shrimp!!!!! Current Tank Info: 60g Cube, 15g sump/fuge,Tunze 9010 skimmer, Reefbreeders Photon 16" - 2 Osc. Clowns,2 Lyretail Anthias, Blue Chromis, mp20, mp10....another DAMN pistol shrimp!

06/26/2008, 04:10 PM	#8
Redhaze Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 193	Have a look at the Deltec MCE 600s fantastic skimmer. Worked a treat on my 55 for a couple of yrs. Starting back up soon and wouldnt dream of changing skimmers. Like someone else said always go bigger over skimming is a good thing IMHO.

06/26/2008, 05:45 PM	#9
ser_renely Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,820	thanks __________________ RIP: Osc. Clown - Ammonia, YW GobY - overflow, YW Goby - Pistol shrimp, Firefish - acclimation. 5 Fire fish - pistol shrimp, Mandarin - Pistol shrimp!!!!! Current Tank Info: 60g Cube, 15g sump/fuge,Tunze 9010 skimmer, Reefbreeders Photon 16" - 2 Osc. Clowns,2 Lyretail Anthias, Blue Chromis, mp20, mp10....another DAMN pistol shrimp!

06/26/2008, 06:08 PM	#10
AngeloM3 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,016	Euro-Reef FTW! __________________ "I'm sick of chasing my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where their going and catch up with them later." -Mitch Hedberg R.I.P