Protien skimmer for a 36 gal bow front

sceia · 08/04/2011, 05:33 PM

Ok, so I got everything setup and am going great thru my second weel of a cycle. I'm starting to research on protien skimmers and was going to do diy, but am looking at prices if I decide to buy instead. What's recommended for a 36 gal with 15 gal sump and adding 15 gallon refuge...

Scott.

Just2Many · 08/04/2011, 05:39 PM

Aqua C Remora used with maxjet 1200 under $100 on here usually.

sceia · 08/04/2011, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Just2Many

Aqua C Remora used with maxjet 1200 under $100 on here usually.

Cool...I can't get to the classifieds yet... Gotta get to the 50 posts and 3 months.. I'll look around and see what I can find. Not sure if there's a benefit to putting one in before the tank is fully cycled...

sceia · 08/04/2011, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Just2Many

Aqua C Remora used with maxjet 1200 under $100 on here usually.

The Aqua C Remora is a hob...looking for one to put in the sump...

Just2Many · 08/04/2011, 05:50 PM

My bad, shoot for a reef octopus then. Lol I'll look for a number for ya. However if you do a sump let it hang below, it really works great.

Just2Many · 08/04/2011, 05:56 PM

Here is one I would try? ASM Mini-G Protein Skimmer w/ PC-1000 Needle Wheel Pump

hollister · 08/04/2011, 05:58 PM

You have time. Just try and get on thats a little larger then recommened.

All your coral and little critters like some waste to feed on so over skimming is possible. wait untill you have a few fish.

Your LR and sand bed are your best bio filters as long as there is good steady water flow...

raylost · 08/04/2011, 06:00 PM

I will also recommend a Reef Optopus, I have a NW110 for a 40 breeder with a 20g sump.

Just2Many · 08/04/2011, 06:07 PM

Also just water change a lot until you get one in. It will allow you to truly see what you need. And by a lot I mean a gallon a day, you'll only be out 30 at the end of the month???
The fuge should handle a lot the the skimmer would have normally done. Plus saves electric?

sceia · 08/04/2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by hollister

You have time. Just try and get on thats a little larger then recommened.

All your coral and little critters like some waste to feed on so over skimming is possible. wait untill you have a few fish.

Your LR and sand bed are your best bio filters as long as there is good steady water flow...

I have 40ish pounds of live rock and a ton of sand...however, I'll still be adding some sand to the refuge and probably stick a live rock or 2 in there. I'm also bout to ditch the bioballs and toss some live rock in there. I went up a size on the pump and it's doing its job very well. It doesn't seem that I have any dead spots...

sceia · 08/04/2011, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Just2Many

Also just water change a lot until you get one in. It will allow you to truly see what you need. And by a lot I mean a gallon a day, you'll only be out 30 at the end of the month???
The fuge should handle a lot the the skimmer would have normally done. Plus saves electric?

I haven't done any water changes yet, but I know I need to do one soon. I need to get my water tested. I'm thinking of putting a T with a valve on my return to make waterchanges easier. I was gonna shoot for 5 gallons a week...

hollister · 08/04/2011, 06:23 PM

So all you have for water movement is the return from the sump. I would think you need another powerhead for better water circulation..

sceia · 08/04/2011, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by hollister

So all you have for water movement is the return from the sump. I would think you need another powerhead for better water circulation..

I have the return outlet in the back left corner blowing to the middle of the tank. I have the overflow box on the right back side. The tank is 30" long. When I put food or whatever in....it gets into the current and moves around pretty good...doesn't seem to be any spot that doesn't have water movement... What would yall suggest?

Just2Many · 08/04/2011, 06:33 PM

The T is perfect highly recommend it!

sceia · 08/04/2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Just2Many

The T is perfect highly recommend it!

That's great to hear...I used to have freshwater back n the day and siphoning that sucks. I'm glad it's easier in saltwater...that's what we got sand dwellers and clean up crews for...

Mr.Tan · 08/04/2011, 07:27 PM

I run a Reef Octopus NW150 on my 29g with 20g sump... Today is the first day I have actually had it up and running since finishing my sump build. Its rated for up to 150 gallons, so its MORE then enough for my tank. It runs about $200 or so (i got it as a mistake through the LFS, they brought in the wrong one so i paid less due to there error). I'd recommend it to anyone, its easy to use/adjust and was already producing a light brown skimmate, i can't wait until it breaks in.

sceia · 08/04/2011, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Tan

I run a Reef Octopus NW150 on my 29g with 20g sump... Today is the first day I have actually had it up and running since finishing my sump build. Its rated for up to 150 gallons, so its MORE then enough for my tank. It runs about $200 or so (i got it as a mistake through the LFS, they brought in the wrong one so i paid less due to there error). I'd recommend it to anyone, its easy to use/adjust and was already producing a light brown skimmate, i can't wait until it breaks in.

Sounds close to my setup...I think I'll stay with the NW110...just gotta find one...

Just2Many · 08/04/2011, 07:32 PM

The Reef Octopus line is all good I have had a few over the years and they are all great!

Mr.Tan · 08/04/2011, 07:36 PM

The NW110 is the skimmer that I wanted orginally, i really felt no need for the 150... if it wasent for the LFS screwing up and sending the wrong skimmer from the warehouse to the store I would be using a 110 like i wanted. cant complain though, got it for dirt cheap (store credit, 30% off coupon and then the discount for them screwing up). leaves a good amoutn of room for upgrading in the future also.

Check out aquacave.com, they had some in stock last time i checked... just something to consider, for $20 you can step up to the 150, never hurts to have something bigger

sceia · 08/04/2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Tan

The NW110 is the skimmer that I wanted orginally, i really felt no need for the 150... if it wasent for the LFS screwing up and sending the wrong skimmer from the warehouse to the store I would be using a 110 like i wanted. cant complain though, got it for dirt cheap (store credit, 30% off coupon and then the discount for them screwing up). leaves a good amoutn of room for upgrading in the future also.

Check out aquacave.com, they had some in stock last time i checked... just something to consider, for $20 you can step up to the 150, never hurts to have something bigger

Roger that...is it too bad to skim off too much?

08/04/2011, 05:33 PM	#1
sceia Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fulshear, TX Posts: 75	Protien skimmer for a 36 gal bow front Ok, so I got everything setup and am going great thru my second weel of a cycle. I'm starting to research on protien skimmers and was going to do diy, but am looking at prices if I decide to buy instead. What's recommended for a 36 gal with 15 gal sump and adding 15 gallon refuge... Scott.

08/04/2011, 05:39 PM	#2
Just2Many I love Saltwater! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallmadge, Ohio Posts: 1,063	Aqua C Remora used with maxjet 1200 under $100 on here usually. __________________ "Quality only happens when you care enough to do your best." Current Tank Info: Small Ocean

08/04/2011, 05:50 PM	#5
Just2Many I love Saltwater! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallmadge, Ohio Posts: 1,063	My bad, shoot for a reef octopus then. Lol I'll look for a number for ya. However if you do a sump let it hang below, it really works great. __________________ "Quality only happens when you care enough to do your best." Current Tank Info: Small Ocean

08/04/2011, 05:56 PM	#6
Just2Many I love Saltwater! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallmadge, Ohio Posts: 1,063	Here is one I would try? ASM Mini-G Protein Skimmer w/ PC-1000 Needle Wheel Pump __________________ "Quality only happens when you care enough to do your best." Current Tank Info: Small Ocean

08/04/2011, 06:07 PM	#9
Just2Many I love Saltwater! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallmadge, Ohio Posts: 1,063	Also just water change a lot until you get one in. It will allow you to truly see what you need. And by a lot I mean a gallon a day, you'll only be out 30 at the end of the month??? The fuge should handle a lot the the skimmer would have normally done. Plus saves electric? __________________ "Quality only happens when you care enough to do your best." Current Tank Info: Small Ocean

08/04/2011, 05:58 PM	#7
hollister Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,037	You have time. Just try and get on thats a little larger then recommened. All your coral and little critters like some waste to feed on so over skimming is possible. wait untill you have a few fish. Your LR and sand bed are your best bio filters as long as there is good steady water flow...

08/04/2011, 06:00 PM	#8
raylost Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Juan, PR Posts: 279	I will also recommend a Reef Optopus, I have a NW110 for a 40 breeder with a 20g sump.

08/04/2011, 06:23 PM	#12
hollister Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,037	So all you have for water movement is the return from the sump. I would think you need another powerhead for better water circulation..

08/04/2011, 06:33 PM	#14
Just2Many I love Saltwater! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallmadge, Ohio Posts: 1,063	The T is perfect highly recommend it! __________________ "Quality only happens when you care enough to do your best." Current Tank Info: Small Ocean

08/04/2011, 07:27 PM	#16
Mr.Tan Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: York, PA Posts: 734	I run a Reef Octopus NW150 on my 29g with 20g sump... Today is the first day I have actually had it up and running since finishing my sump build. Its rated for up to 150 gallons, so its MORE then enough for my tank. It runs about $200 or so (i got it as a mistake through the LFS, they brought in the wrong one so i paid less due to there error). I'd recommend it to anyone, its easy to use/adjust and was already producing a light brown skimmate, i can't wait until it breaks in.

08/04/2011, 07:32 PM	#18
Just2Many I love Saltwater! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallmadge, Ohio Posts: 1,063	The Reef Octopus line is all good I have had a few over the years and they are all great! __________________ "Quality only happens when you care enough to do your best." Current Tank Info: Small Ocean

08/04/2011, 07:36 PM	#19
Mr.Tan Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: York, PA Posts: 734	The NW110 is the skimmer that I wanted orginally, i really felt no need for the 150... if it wasent for the LFS screwing up and sending the wrong skimmer from the warehouse to the store I would be using a 110 like i wanted. cant complain though, got it for dirt cheap (store credit, 30% off coupon and then the discount for them screwing up). leaves a good amoutn of room for upgrading in the future also. Check out aquacave.com, they had some in stock last time i checked... just something to consider, for $20 you can step up to the 150, never hurts to have something bigger

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