Seaclone 150 in a 55 FOWLR...

[fredweezy]

http://bigalsonline.com/catalog/product.xm...3;pcid1=;pcid2=

I already have this POS and I am getting a CSS 220 in a week or so, is this good enough for a 55 FOWLR?

 

[fredweezy]

Also thought about upping the ante and getting an ASM, is this a good deal???

http://www.asmskimmer.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=31

 

[LRS078]

Unless your tank is over 200 gallons the ASM's are probably overkill... The seaclone 150 should do fine on a 55.

 

[marrone]

Stay away from the SeaClone as they're junk.

Look at Coral Life Supper Skimmer Line or Remora Pro(AquaC). The ASM or Euro Reef are also good skimmers but will cost you more.

Coral Life Supper Skimmer

Remora Skimmer

 

[MBuck]

I have an ASm mini, I use it in my 58g cube..It does a very good job...$119.00

Asm's are in sump...don't know if you're aware of that??

 

[fredweezy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7081706#post7081706 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MBuck
I have an ASm mini, I use it in my 58g cube..It does a very good job...$119.00

Asm's are in sump...don't know if you're aware of that??

Yup I just realized it right after I posted...probly gunna stick with the CSS 220 for the 125 and figure out what to do with the 55...hopefully I will have the funds to upgrade from the Seaclone crap.

 

[emperora]

get rid of the sea clown ,you may also want to check out a turboflotor

 

[LRS078]

to clarify my above....I might not rush out and buy a seaclone, but if you already have one then it should do a passable job on a 55. I got one with a used tank (person was getting out of hobby type thing) and it has done just fine on tanks in the 55-75 gallon range. They don't always give you the "turkish grind coffee" skimmate, but you shouldn't have any problem getting "tea" and changing the cup a bit more. Still pulls out the fug...just not as nicely as others.
If you are buying a new skimmer for a larger tank then ASM, coralife, euroreef are all good models. FYI the coralife goes both in sump or hang on the back.

PS I've seen better deals on the ASM G3's before...can't find the site but a shot on google and some clicking around should get you a better price. Also keep an eye out on the classifieds section of this site...frequently people are selling/trading/etc.

Bottom line: If you have one already = better than nothing, but if you are spending there are many better options. Perfect for a secondary/extra/etc tank.