Suggestions for an out-of-sump skimmer

[Foogoo]

Whether hang on or plumbed or whatever. What's good yet quiet without having to shell out $500? I'm currently running a Remora which works great, but being 7 feet from my head doesn't make for good nights.

 

[DRC69]

So is the noise from the pump the problem?????
Change the pump, why buy another skimmer. Unless you have a lot of money to spend or just want something new?
I use and like Aqua-C skimmers. I have a Red Sea Berlin turbo I'm going to use because I have it and it can and will work WELL.
Just my opinion.

 

[Bebo77]

i was going to say Deltec but thats some $500 easy...

 

[SirLight1337]

Its not the actual pump on the Remora that makes the noise. Its the becket injector that makes all the damn noise. I have a remora pro on my tank at work and that damn thing is LOUD. I think your really really limited in terms of HOB and low noise, there almost is no such thing.

Id say put ur skimmer on a timer and have it shut off at night.

 

[Yinger]

all aqua C's can be out of the sump. What size tank are you using it for?

 

[tacocat]

Re: Suggestions for an out-of-sump skimmer

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7559853#post7559853 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Foogoo
Whether hang on or plumbed or whatever. What's good yet quiet without having to shell out $500? I'm currently running a Remora which works great, but being 7 feet from my head doesn't make for good nights.

Things like tank size, sump/no sump, etc. would help.

 

[Redcastle]

I had a bak-pak 2R on my 50 gallon tank that worked great and was basically silent. They go for about $110 typically and will probably have mine for sale soon.

 

[gcarroll]

If a hang on skimmer is desired this would be my choice. Best of all, it's an Aqua C.

 

[Foogoo]

Sorry, this is for a 40 gallon w/ 20 sump.

 

[DRC69]

NICE - I like it.

Hey that's what I'm setting up.
40 with a 30 gal sump. Size is everything.