Skimmer Choice for a New Setup

[oldschool52]

Even though others will probably disagree I use and have had great success with a Marineland 100 Skimmer on my 72 bow. I use a 20g long (fits under the stand) for my sump/refuge. Baffles are glass pieces (not tempered just window glass) cut to size by Lowes. Then used silicone (the good GE stuff) to secure). Took one afternoon to do, 7 months ago. The tank was bought used (about $15) glass about $5 each (3pcs) silicone I think $5. The skimmer was purchase on Ebay for $149 w/ no shipping. Empty colection cup every other day. Small footprint w/ needle wheel pump all-in-one. Had to take apart pump twice, once to clean stuck piece of something and once to clean up calcium build up. The only thing hat I do not like is that the collection cup lid is a ***** to remove but am going to add tabs to assist. I leave the skimmer running and remove the collection cup, clean it out and put it back on. Check in an hour or two o make sure it's skimming ok then leave it alone for 1 to 3 days usually 2.

Hope this helps. I do use a Red Sea Priszm HOB skimmer on the 20g sump for my 55g (FOWLR) I'm relatively happy with it but am getting another Marineland skimmer for it soon.

 

[jeep9783]

the WTF was ment about the echo...I posted that before my other post and it never showed till then...Idk what happend...thats why i said that

 

[gmpolan]

Hmm...still reading and not quite sure on what to purchase? Personally, i just need some basic set up advice, not so far in depth since i havent ever had to be concerned with equipment of this nature coming from a nano cube.

I guess ill check the widths and either go with 110 Recirculating Octopus 2008/9 model or look into the marineland ones or the mini as noted, someone mentioned. Thanks for all the input though, i greatly appreciate it....

 

[cwalt]

X-Treme Reef Guy;378992 wrote: someone previously suggested the 150 model ( need to check size)and someone else suggested against the Hang-on due to flood trouble ( I agree- against- for the beginner)
Where does the recirc go if not in the sump?

Depending on the pumps with it and with room , it can be mounted outside the sump

http://www.coralvue.com/pdfs/DNW110B%20Instructions.pdf">http://www.coralvue.com/pdfs/DNW110B%20Instructions.pdf</a>

this is an example of that installation

 

[gmpolan]

Thanks, ill make sure to take that into consideration dawg

 

[cdub]

How much room do you have in the sump. I have a euro reef for sale that would be more than enough for your tank.

 

[acroholic]

I just set up a 24" cube, and I am running an Octo Extreme 160. Pretty small footprint, as the skimmer sits on top of the pump. I added the ATB purple pinwheel mod for a bit more air. These skimmers run about $270 and the pinwheel mod is about $30. Reef Octopus gives you a standard needle wheel and the mesh mod materials with the skimmer, which is pretty nice.
Dave

 

[gmpolan]

so i checked and my room appears to be about 11 by aliltte under 7 so any objections to going with a http://www.aquacave.com/reef-octopus-dnwb-110-br-recirculating-protein-br-skimmer-983.html">Reef Octopus DNWB 110
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</a>I would go with the 150 but i doubt it will fit and im not sure how you would set these up to hang in.