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Best hang on skimmer?
- Thread starter rgardiner
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From experience I'd say the Precision Marine HOT-1. For a tank of that size it would work very well. I ran one on a 90(lightly stocked) and it kept up with the demands of the system. I wouldn't recommend it on anything larger tho(if you were thinking of upgrading your tank in the future).
Howdy,
I have to second the AquaC Remora Pro skimmer. I have been using mine with the Rio pump that came with it, and it runs very well. I just purchased a used Mag3 for it, so it should really kick ass. I have also invested in the surface skimmer, and it works wonders at removing the surface film.
Scott.
I have to second the AquaC Remora Pro skimmer. I have been using mine with the Rio pump that came with it, and it runs very well. I just purchased a used Mag3 for it, so it should really kick ass. I have also invested in the surface skimmer, and it works wonders at removing the surface film.
Scott.
In my opintion, All Hang Ons Suck and they are all noisy.
So...
If you are going through the "evolution" of the hobby, you might want to consider right now building a sump and getting a skimmer for the sump.
The only reason I am saying this is I started with hang ons. Remoras are loud with the RIOs. They are not so loud with a Maxi Jet. But they are still loud depending on how particular you are about noise.
I now have a Remora with a Maxijet 1200 in the sump so I can't hear it. I plan to get a better skimmer for the sump soon.
If you are set on going with a hang on. Save your money, buy a cheap Seaclone and modify it.
You can search the internet for "modified Seaclone" and learn how to do that. My modified Seaclone skims as good if not better than my Remora with the same MaxiJet 1200.
The only benefit of the Remora is that it is easier to clean. But one of the Reasons that the Modified Seaclone is hard to clean is that it pulls a lot of gunk out of the water.
Now all the Seaclone bashers can chime in, but I just gave you an opportunity to save some $ and consider the long term option of going with a sump and a sump skimmer.
Overflows can be pricey and noisy. But DIY Overflows are not hard to build, you can save money and you may have fun building one.
Getting into a sump will cost you money, but in the long run you will find that it was a worthwile investment. It can be done without spending too much if you plan it right.
[ March 07, 2002: Message edited by: jethro ]</p>
So...
If you are going through the "evolution" of the hobby, you might want to consider right now building a sump and getting a skimmer for the sump.
The only reason I am saying this is I started with hang ons. Remoras are loud with the RIOs. They are not so loud with a Maxi Jet. But they are still loud depending on how particular you are about noise.
I now have a Remora with a Maxijet 1200 in the sump so I can't hear it. I plan to get a better skimmer for the sump soon.
If you are set on going with a hang on. Save your money, buy a cheap Seaclone and modify it.
You can search the internet for "modified Seaclone" and learn how to do that. My modified Seaclone skims as good if not better than my Remora with the same MaxiJet 1200.
The only benefit of the Remora is that it is easier to clean. But one of the Reasons that the Modified Seaclone is hard to clean is that it pulls a lot of gunk out of the water.
Now all the Seaclone bashers can chime in, but I just gave you an opportunity to save some $ and consider the long term option of going with a sump and a sump skimmer.
Overflows can be pricey and noisy. But DIY Overflows are not hard to build, you can save money and you may have fun building one.
Getting into a sump will cost you money, but in the long run you will find that it was a worthwile investment. It can be done without spending too much if you plan it right.
[ March 07, 2002: Message edited by: jethro ]</p>
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