New Skimmer

[outlazz]

Since im still new to this just looking for some input. i would like to replace my junk Prizm skimmer and get a better one. i now have about 90lbs of LR and running a canister filter :frustrat: i know its like the biggest no no but i got it running with this setup when i bought it used and im trying to do away with it. so i was lookin at this...

Aquarium Filtration & Water Quality: SeaClone Protein Skimmer

and i just wanted to know if it would be enough or if i need better.

 

[AdeptMrSniffles]

STAY AWAY FROM THE SEACLONE!!! My buddy has one and just doesn't know it's not really doing anything. Although I tell him it's garbage he just shrugs and says "W/e... it's working." Until you save enough $$ for a decent HOB skimmer just do weekly or twice weekly water changes. You get what you pay for with a SeaClone. It'll be worth it for you to save some $$. Look into Aqua Remora's or Octopus HOB filters.

 

[Bifferwine]

The SeaClone is WORSE than the Prizm. It's probably the worst skimmer out there. The two that Mr. Sniffles recommended are the best -- Aqua C and Octopus brand.

 

[bjohanson1234]

I will i guess third that the seaclone is junk. I had one and no matter what I did, it wouldnt collect more that a cup a week. I would adjust it, clean it, moved it to a sump that had a constant water level, nothing worked. I am also currently saving for a better skimmer.

Brian

 

[AlwaysImproving]

lol 90 lbs?!

 

[beano]

no experience with the seaclone but i have a octo 100f and it kicks butt. pulls out nasty black stinky stuff need to empty the cup every two or three days on a 30g. like mr sniffles said do water changes, save your cash and get a decent skimmer.

 

[outlazz]

Ok thats why i asked lol. so how about this one is it big enough....
Reef Octopus BH 1000 Hang on Back Protein Skimmer by CoralVue - AquaCave
thanks all.

 

[AdeptMrSniffles]

Ya, that'll def. kick some a$$. I'm looking into trading in my remora nano which is only rated for a 25 max for an Octo with a needle wheel. I really like the needle wheel pumps. So you should more than ok with that octo skimmer.

 

[pLO420]

i have a AQUA C REMORA FOR SALE.... $100... also have bubble box.....