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theRook
10/13/2011, 10:37 PM
Have a Aquatic life T5 light fixture with a internal pro-skimmer installed in their tank? The aquatic life mini pro-skimmer I have won't fit with my light fixture. (you figure they would make there own products compatible) Can anyone recommend one that would fit!

I e-mailed Aquatic life prior to buying my fixture, and they said it would fit... But the over flow cup sits to high... I'm a little disappointed. Please any advise would be helpful... I have yet to hear back from aquatic life regarding this issue. Thanks all.
sponger0
10/14/2011, 06:38 AM
You never said what kind of tank
theRook
10/14/2011, 08:25 AM
Aqueon 29 gallon, 30x12x18
sponger0
10/14/2011, 08:29 AM
Actually that is an insump skimmer. You need a constant level of water for it run properly. Its not meant for a display
sponger0
10/14/2011, 08:30 AM
Or hang the lights higher
theRook
10/14/2011, 01:28 PM
Or hang the lights higher

Can't, the fixute is held up with plastic legs on each corner. I was looking into getting the CPR bak pak 2
sponger0
10/14/2011, 01:31 PM
Can't, the fixute is held up with plastic legs on each corner. I was looking into getting the CPR bak pak 2

Im sure you can hang them higher, you just have to get creative

But you might be better off with a HOB skimmer anyway
theRook
10/14/2011, 03:11 PM
Im sure you can hang them higher, you just have to get creative

But you might be better off with a HOB skimmer anyway

what do you recommand?
sponger0
10/14/2011, 03:18 PM
Honestly, start researching some HOB skimmers. They might work better. I have one in my biocube and every now and then I have to battle this skimmer. People have said Reef Octopus works well. Also I have heard the Eshopps one works well too
theRook
10/14/2011, 05:40 PM
Thanks man, I was able to modify my aquatic mini skimmer by adding some air tube to the intake.... This is only going to be temporary, I'm differently looking for a HOB skimmer now.. My only concern is, if I have enough clearance were the skimmer will sit and my light fixture... Here are some pics..

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e69/svrider04/2011-10-14153800.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e69/svrider04/2011-10-14153849.jpg

Now, here is how much room I have in the back.. I think I should be ok with the CPR or aquamaxx
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e69/svrider04/2011-10-14153903.jpg
AquaReeferMan
10/14/2011, 06:59 PM
I would look into the Octopus BH-100. Awesome little skimmers.
http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/245562/product.web
schristi69
10/14/2011, 07:20 PM
How dows the OTP-1000 compare in size to the MJ-1200? The OTP looks big. I was thinking on getting a BakPak II, but now am on the fence again.
theRook
10/14/2011, 08:44 PM
Im really leaning towards the Aqua C remora..
schristi69
10/15/2011, 09:50 AM
The Remora is a bubble factory. Getting rid of mine
bigworm175
10/15/2011, 10:16 AM
I use a remora and its always worked well for me.
theRook
10/15/2011, 10:30 AM
Thanks guys... One more then. Is it kinda point less to have the filtration system that came with the tank still installed if one has a good protein skimmer? I have seen dozens of videos on you tube regarding skimmers etc... Most of the tanks only have a protein skimmer for their filtration, is this standard?
AquaReeferMan
10/15/2011, 11:24 AM
I run a skimmer and a reactor for phosphates thats pretty much it. No other chemical or mechanical media for me.