What is a good skimmer?

[Clara Godwin]

I'm thinking about buying a new over the back skimmer because I have trouble with hair algea. I'm looking at the Aqua C Remora Pro.

Does anyone have suggestions?

 

[cdeakle]

the aquaC and the cpr bak2 are both awesome skimmers!

 

[jbpig]

ETSS all the way...you are fixin to be bombarded with opinions of different skimmers. I am sure all that will be mentioned are very good. It is just a matter of personal choice.

 

[Ralphyhp]

I bought last week the ETSS 600 with a Gen X watter pump for my SPS tank. Im watting for it.
http://www.superskimmer.com/Display%20Tank%20ETSS.htm

 

[Anonymous]

aqua C remora or remora pro (depending on tank size) For hang on. NOt only is the product great but service is fantastic as well

 

[Quigonsean]

I love my ETSS Reefdevil. It pulls skimmate that is black as the ace of spades, it looks like coffe, or used deisel oil.

Sean

 

[redawg]

i couldn't be happier with my lifereef
http://www.lifereef.com/frame.html

 

[Bora20]

Remora all the way/CPR is also a strong worry free skimmer :wink:

 

[Anonymous]

i assume "over the back" is referring to a hang on tank (HOT) model?

you didn't say the size of tank you were putting this on but i agree with the Remora as a good skimmer and i would like to add the PM HOT 1 as a possible venturi model.
i would opt for the Remora myself though i haven't ever owned one. i do have something very similiar to the PM HOT 1 (an excalibur) and find these standard venturi models to be pretty limited in skimmate output.

i don't know that ETSS makes a HOT model.
there doesn't seem to be alot of quality ones out there but the cruddy ones seem abundant.

 

[Quigonsean]

there doesn't seem to be alot of quality ones out there but the cruddy ones seem abundant

8O Uh oh who ratted? lol Ain't that the truth. I would only go in sump, but if I had to go HO it would be either the Remora, or Urchin. Still I love the good'ol downdraft. I'm lounging in bed and can hear that wonderfull sucking noise across the room...kinda reminds me of this chick in Aberdeen... or is that

Sean