Skimmer question

[superxdude]

Hi...need some helping finding the right skimmer.

I've got a small 25 gallon tank, very low bioload but still want a skimmer to keep the water pristine. I'm in the cycling stage, there's about 20lbs of live rock in there right now.

There is surface matter/oily sheen right now, I was able to remove that with my previous tank w/sump but i dont have that option here.

Is there a skimmer that is HOB, effective and might have a surface intake option?

I am planning this as a FOWLR tank...no corals/etc.

Thanks

SuperX

Ps this has to be something I get on ebay or amazon as I've got an APO address.

 

[whosurcaddie]

To remove the film point your powerheads to achieve more surface agitation. I cant recommend a hang on back because I've never had one. Look at the Aquamaxx and Reef Octopus line of HOB's they seem to have good track records.

 

[downbeach]

You might consider one of these.

 

[superxdude]

Thank yo both, I've moved the nozzles to point up a little more and it seems to have helped.

I like that skimmer with the surface skimmer. I need to write the Tunze company and ask if they make a 220V model or have suggestions on how to change it out as I use local 220V power in Korea.

 

[newbie2014]

Hi...need some helping finding the right skimmer.

I've got a small 25 gallon tank, very low bioload but still want a skimmer to keep the water pristine. I'm in the cycling stage, there's about 20lbs of live rock in there right now.

There is surface matter/oily sheen right now, I was able to remove that with my previous tank w/sump but i dont have that option here.

Is there a skimmer that is HOB, effective and might have a surface intake option?

I am planning this as a FOWLR tank...no corals/etc.

Thanks

SuperX

Ps this has to be something I get on ebay or amazon as I've got an APO address.

I read somewhere that some of the Reef Octopus HOB skimmers have surface skimming feature. Maybe, the BH1000?