What Skimmer for AP24 with PC cover?

[Klewis]

I have the AP24 using PC lights with the cover. Are there any good protein skimmers that can be used with this configuration. I've read good things about the Aqua C remoro HOB, before i buy it can the AP24 be modified to accept this skimmer and keep the cover on?

 

[Klewis]

Any other suggestions and/or recommendations would be appreciated.

 

[DevIouS]

Sapphire & Tunze

Not sure about the fitment though....

 

[Dj Orion]

Sapphire is out of business, and aqua c has their nano hang on, but you'll prob have to cut up the back. I never had much luck with the "in tank" submersible skimmers like the sapphire models, so IMO if ya have to go with a skimmer, stick with the tried and true, or get a cpr aquafuge and make a refuge instead.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Most of the good skimmers are going to require you to cut the top or remove them entirely.

 

[Klewis]

Thanks for the replies and the link to Chiefs tank. Should be interesting to see how i can modify the back and keep the integrity of the hinge. I think i might be better off building a stand with a sump and drilling the AP24.

 

[Timbo]

Drill the tank and get a sump. That's what I did with my biocube.

 

[OctaviousMonk]

Or wouldn't it be just as easy to swtich to a different lighting method other then the hood?

 

[Klewis]

The idea of removing the hood and changing the lights has been an idea, but I have a sixline wrasse that my wife and I are quite fond of. Plus for buget reasons i'd rather spend the money on water quality than lighting. I don't have anything that requires MH yet.

 

[JRWOHLER]

What every you do do not buy the Fission nano....should be called a nono.
Utter complete crap.
I have modified mine with egg crate in the back so....so have filter floss on the top only overflow the others I put the slats in. I keep carbon, floss, and PO/SI remover in the back along with a LED bar that I have settup for a mini fuge with cheato and 3lbs of LR rubble. I left some space in the platform that I made out of egg crate for the floss so I can get the siphon into the bottom.

That plus good water changes and I don't run a skimmer at all.
All my levels are good.

 

[Klewis]

What every you do do not buy the Fission nano....should be called a nono.
Utter complete crap.
:lol2: Not only did I learn that lesson but Aquarium Adventure Taught it to me for a million dollars.

I have modified mine with egg crate in the back so....so have filter floss on the top only overflow the others I put the slats in. I keep carbon, floss, and PO/SI remover in the back along with a LED bar that I have settup for a mini fuge with cheato and 3lbs of LR rubble. I left some space in the platform that I made out of egg crate for the floss so I can get the siphon into the bottom.
What type of LED bar are you using. is it exposed to the water or did you install it in the cover?