What's the best hang on skimmer?

[ShaunW]

Hey, does anybody have any suggestions on what would be the best hang on skimmer for my new 30 gallon BB tank. I don't want to set up a sump, and would prefer to have a hang on skimmer instead.

Thanks in advanced!

 

[Deanos]

Remora w/Mag 3 gets my vote for a 30g.

 

[marrone]

Remore would be the best but you need to check the height of the tank as Remora are long, I think 17".

 

[Deanos]

you need to check the height of the tank as Remora are long, I think 17".

Very true, I had a Remora on my 30g. As long as it's a standard 30g AND on a stand, it'll be fine.

 

[IconicAquariums]

Deltec. 2nd is Tunze.

 

[Deanos]

Deltec. 2nd is Tunze.

Joe's right! I forgot Shaun got cha-ching! :p :shhh:

 

[ShaunW]

Deltec. 2nd is Tunze.

Would you have a model suggestion.

I looked at the tunze and can't seem to figure out how to make it hang on! :banghead:

 

[ShaunW]

Joe's right! I forgot Shaun got cha-ching! :p :shhh:

I wouldn't say cha-ching as much as, my obsession has no bounds.

 

[herman]

My choice for "cheaper" skimmer would be remora pro
If you have cash to burn it would definitely go to the Deltec MCE 600 - that skimmer just kicks ass!!

 

[IconicAquariums]

MCE-600 - i had one a while ago. Kicked some serious ass. Was really nice since the pump didn't go in the tank, which is a big peeve for me.

Tunze I think 9010. I kinda like having them in tank. After Xmas i plan on getting on to replace my Coralife piece-of-super-sh!+, unless i hit the lotto, then i'd get another deltec.

 

[ShaunW]

Who sells the Deltec? Premiumaquatics doesn't have them, nor Championlighting?

 

[herman]

www.deltecusa.us

Talk to doug, he is the owner. Great guy!!!

 

[Reefer420]

I have to say my remora still puts out a ton of microbubbles- even after 6 months. I thought it was b/c it needed cleaning once- so I did so and ended up w/ even more bubbles!!! Works really well but it does get annoying- I have to cut a filter sponge and place it on the outflow lip to catch some of the bubbles.

 

[Deanos]

The Remora I bought from marrone and then sold to dragonwrasse, only spit out microbubbles when it was breaking in.

 

[Reefer420]

i've had mine for 6+months now and it cannot still be breaking in- is there some setting I can adjust? I can see the bubbles spilling out of the unit- like it isn't level and some don't go up the correct chamber and instead flow up the outflow chamber. I've leveled it using a lever and I can't get it any straighter so I don't know... any suggestions?

 

[herman]

i've had mine for 6+months now and it cannot still be breaking in- is there some setting I can adjust? I can see the bubbles spilling out of the unit- like it isn't level and some don't go up the correct chamber and instead flow up the outflow chamber. I've leveled it using a lever and I can't get it any straighter so I don't know... any suggestions?

Use the skimmer box. Marrone is selling them. That will solve the bubble issues.

 

[Deanos]

Come to think of it, after mine broke in, I did have a problem with microbubbles. That was due to Stress Coat still in the water column from the initial tank setup. I did 2 water changes and the bubbles stopped.

 

[Reefer420]

i dont use anything like that- i do use phyto (which I turn it off for). I did buy the skimmer box but it was way too large for my small tank- so I sold it on ebay.

any other adjustments that might be needed?

 

[heuerfan]

No problems with my Remora Pro w/ mag7. No micro bubbles, and seems to skim pretty well. Jut don't get that super dark skimate.

So does anyone have more info on the Deltec MCE600? I am seriously considering this skimmer since i don't have to look at the ugly power head in the tank

 

[ShaunW]

Review of Deltec MCE600.

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2005/8/review