Hang on Skimmers

[dhnguyen]

If you have room in your stand I would highly recommend putting in a sump to your setup. No HOB skimmer no matter how expensive it is can compete against a decent insump unit.

You can simply use a rubbermaid container as a sump on the cheap.


D.

 

[GSMguy]

YO dhnguyen and Hahn did you see that bio bubble dome thing..... on freedom filters website,
watch the video... looks like a good way to kill some fish. and they even say to put corals in it LOL

 

[dhnguyen]

no comment

That vid speaks for itself.

 

[GSMguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10758118#post10758118 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dhnguyen
no comment

That vid speaks for itself.

:lol:

 

[GSMguy]

BTW a crap LFS near me sells the freedom filter and it doesnt skim much on the 180g shark (yes i know)tank they have it set up on.... i figure a 180g with 3 sharks is probobly high bioload....

 

[torpedo101]

so how would one go about making a sump with a bucket sounds like the way to go have room but no know how right or left..lol.

 

[happyface888]

Wheres the vid I wanna see it lol

 

[dhnguyen]

A sump is nothing more than just a container of water under the tank. Get yourself a siphon overflow (u tube type) for about 300gph flow rate and use a MJ1200 as a return pump and voila!

 

[GSMguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10758182#post10758182 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by happyface888
Wheres the vid I wanna see it lol

http://www.freedomaquarium.com/site/bio_bubble.cfm

 

[dhnguyen]

http://www.freedomaquarium.com/site/bio_bubble.cfm
click Watch Video. :lol:

 

[GSMguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10758204#post10758204 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dhnguyen
A sump is nothing more than just a container of water under the tank. Get yourself a siphon overflow (u tube type) for about 300gph flow rate and use a MJ1200 as a return pump and voila!

or you can always put a 10g tank on a shelf above the tank put a mj pump in the tank to feed it and have the above sump overflow into the dispalay tank

 

[GSMguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10758225#post10758225 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dhnguyen
http://www.freedomaquarium.com/site/bio_bubble.cfm
click Watch Video. :lol:

Versatile for sure :lol: :lol:

 

[torpedo101]

sounds easy just need some pics on how to connect under tank is a preference seems I would need to connect to overflow box etc..getting all wired up just need some room.LO

 

[happyface888]

that has got to be the ghettoest fish tank dome turtle thing

 

[luke33]

It sounds like something from spongebob(have 3yr old), looks Awesome! I think i'll order 3!

 

[kodyboy]

well if you want a really good view of your skimmate I guess that is good....***?

 

[happyface888]

What about this skimmer
Amiracle Quad 1 Hang-on Skimmer

The Amiracle Quad I Venturi Skimmer allows you to benefit from true venturi action using a number of readily available submersible pumps. Aquarium water is injected with air as it passes through the venturi valve creating the reaction where protein and other dissolved organics are removed while oxygenating you aquarium water. Its quad design creates more usable contact time and therefore the skimming effectiveness of a protein skimmer many times its size. Hang-on model designed to hang on the back of your aquarium - no fancy plumbing required.

Pro Clear Aquatic systems
Hang on 75/150

Weipro Skimmer

http://www.deepblueaquarium.co.nz/skimmers.htm

Excaliber Hang-On Protein Skimmer for aquariums up to 150 gallons
http://www.tsunamiaquatic.com/catalog/item/1790827/1979410.htm#image_1
http://www.tsunamiaquatic.com/i/protein skimmer/hv100.jpg

 

[happyface888]

 

[glassbox-design]

years ago the PM HOT and excalibur were the top HOB skimmers. modify them with a NW/Meshwheel and they should be up there. imo they are better than remora, cpr, typhoon etc...i ran an excalibur at an LFS i worked at...it worked surprisingly well.

 

[kodyboy]

I would not put the PM HOT or the Excalibur above the typhoon. The typhoon is surprisinlgy good for what it is.