new guy in need of help

Two two canisters and the seaclone, can you back out of that? There are some much better options without blowing any more than that
 
+1 on cancelling the Seaclone if possible. Several reasons... first, it isn't rated up to your size tank... and typically the lower quality skimmer, the more you need to run it rated for a lot MORE than your tank size. Second, it doesn't really matter what it is rated for, since they flat do not work!

I tried one when I first started (at the urging and recommendation of a local fish store, who it turns out was shady and thankfully went out of business). I had read all of the "hot tips" on the web on how they work OK once you get them adjusted, and as long as you get the one with the MaxiJet pump, and how you need to replace the air valve with a quality needle valve just so you CAN get it adjusted...

The truth is that none of that matters. It's just a piece of junk, and until I can decide what to make out of it OTHER than a protein skimmer, it's gonna sit and gather dust.

If it tells you anything, I am putting together a 14 gallon tank for my daughter, and am looking for a skimmer for it... and I will not even consider putting the Seaclone on it, even though I could. It won't skim a 14 gallon tank; it certainly won't handle a 125 gallon tank. If you buy this skimmer, you will end up with a $100 MaxiJet 1200 pump... because that is the only thing in the box worth owning.

I'm in Paulding and work in Douglasville, if you need any specific help you can PM me and we'll try to meet up.
 
Buy Cheap.....Buy Twice. I will be out in Douglasville several times this week and would not mind stopping by. Shoot me your # and we will set it up.
 
i know i know
i went to petco like an idiot they told me this is what i needed
so now i am having to upgrade everything after lots of research
i dont have alot of money right now so it is going kinda slow but im getting there
 
does any one have a sump that would work 4 my 125
i cant spend much right now but i want to keep my tank healthy
 
Can you return any of the items to Petco? I can help guide you if you need some help but you'll need to lose some of the gear.
 
I hate bashing any store, but some of the absolute worst advice I've ever heard given was given at the D'ville Petco... and I'm talking about bad advice to the point that there was absolutely NO WAY the livestock the customer was buying would live. It was 100% going to die. I caught the customer at the register and straightened them out so that the thing would live.

There used to be one guy who worked that department who actually had a SW tank at home. He wasn't super sharp but he tried. The others didn't seem to have a clue.

At least there is one great thing... you can return that Seaclown. I was afraid you'd mailordered it where returning can be a hassle.
The closest GOOD LFS to D'ville is All Things Aquatic in Hiram. John has been in the hobby forever, and I can promise you that he gives advice that is good for you long-term rather than what makes him a buck today.
 
i am going to try to return it today or tomorrow if i can
i just stoped by keen reef an hour ago and that place is awesome
he helped me out a little but like i said before i kinda broke
 
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