Protein skimmers

[Sliver_moon]

Anyone have any suggestions for a good skimmer for a 30 gal tank? mine is leaving something to be desired and i would love some input!

thanks
Chrissie

 

[Sliver_moon]

I thought that i should include some info..... sorry its still early! right now i have a prism on there, i have used a seaclone and didnt like that, the prism was doing good for awhile, but its effectiveness has diminished lately.

 

[ade]

Was the Seaclone you were using mod'ed ? if not then I would try that before droping cash into another skimmer. Also, always make sure that all the lines/cup and the pump is kept clean.

 

[mike68]

i can show you a good way to mod that sea-clone. do you have the skimmer in a sump? if so its very easy

 

[Saboral]

Well if you don't want to modify your seaclone and would like to go with a good skimmer, Fazio and I are heading to Ultimate Friday afternoon with Vetdog. Chris has an ASM G1 that would be a good choice, if you want to come along and take a look let us know. We are leaving around 3pm Friday and should get back around 5:30-6.

 

[Sliver_moon]

I dont have my skimmer in a sump, its a hang on model and i dont know if im in the mood to rearrange my tank to fit the seaclone back on.

 

[vetdog]

My Seaclone is in my sump and it works really well. You might have seen it when you were here

 

[ade]

vetdog, is your Seaclone stock. That thing was rolling.

 

[vetdog]

yeah its stock. Since I've put it in my sump I have to empty it every 3-4 days. It's freaking me out a bit. Lovely green goop. When it was HOB it only needed to be dumped every week at most.

 

[ade]

Love it that's great. Who needs a $500 skimmer when you got a seaclone that works as well as that.