Skimmer question

[xpawn]

I recently obtained a visi-jet vj100 protien skimmer.
Anyone ever use one of these?

I was thinking i could use it temporarly.
Until i can afford a better one.

All info,comments,experiences are welcome.

 

[laurentb]

What size is your Tank ?

 

[laurentb]

The Skimmer is one of the most important equipment to keep a reef. try to get the best Skimmer you can afford.

 

[VCoo71]

xpawn....if i were you i would see about cancelling

even a seaclone will do better then a visajet!

charlie

 

[xpawn]

I have a 100 gallon Tank undrilled.
The skimmer will be placed in sump.

 

[VCoo71]

the sealcone is a better choice....and you know what people think of them...seaclowns....a sealcone can be placed in the sump or even hang on the back

i have seen the visajets and i wouldnt even think of ever spending $ on one

JMO
charlie

 

[captbunzo]

I would seriously recommend you buy yourself a Coralife Super Skimmer 125. They are a great price ($110 or so on DoctorsFosterSmith.com right now) and work GREAT. I put one on my tank about a month ago and have been amazed at how well it works.

 

[dugg]

Paul, did you give up on your DIY skimmer? Mine is still in sevice and making my evening cup of coffee daily eewwwwwww. It has stayed consistant at 3/4 to 1 cup every day.

I would agree though, don't waste good money on a visi-jet or tornado toy (seaclone). Just do good steady water changes until you can get a real skimmer. Your tank won't blow up without a skimmer on it. Some people don't even use them at all, they just keep up with thier water changes religiously.

 

[Snprhed]

I would have to agree, I would really try to upgrade to something a little better.

 

[captbunzo]

My DIY skimmer was really designed to fit the 10G sump I was using with my old tank. When I built my new sump, it just never really worked right again. And it only really worked halfway well in the first place...

So, in sort, I gave up on our revolutionary skimmer idea. Sorry!

 

[papagimp]

I agree with buying the best skimmer you can afford, but still, my seaclone is working 3/4 to a full cup everyday. I know it's not just me cause my mothers seaclone works just as well. I think there just so uncooperative when it comes to dialing up a foam that nobody likes em (oh, and the inferior quality)

 

[pwhitby]

i havent run a skimmer on my frag tank ....ever. The tank is 100g with a 55g sump. One side has about 25g of macroalgae. I have never had a problem with hair algae or any other pests. I dont really do much in the way of water changes either.

P.

 

[captbunzo]

What do you feed to that tank?

 

[pwhitby]

Just fish food.

different types depending on what falls from the freezer when I open the door.

 

[MyMonkey]

Paul, you're my hero.

I too recommend the Coralife Super Skimmer 125. I currently have a Remora and it could be much better.

 

[djc1026]

I use a skimmer sold by catalina aquariums. It's not talked about on the threads and such, but this is what it pulled out since I cleaned it yesterday:

I was using it as a HOB, but added a sump and it works a whole lot better since putting it down there and by passing the J-tube apparatus. It's fairly inexpensive and I think the output is pretty nasty and a decent amount for a 24 hour period.

Dave