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Tschupe
12/07/2011, 11:50 AM
I think i want to go with a skimmer now. Let me know what you guys are using on your bio-cubes and what you like/dislike about them.
TIA
ange062
12/07/2011, 11:58 AM
Quick search and you will get TONS of info on this. Look into an AquaMaxx HOB-1, it's a great skimmer and recently dropped in price.
venom550pm
12/07/2011, 12:05 PM
Quick search and you will get TONS of info on this. Look into an AquaMaxx HOB-1, it's a great skimmer and recently dropped in price.

+1 Got it, love it!
Feepz
12/07/2011, 03:25 PM
I just got a biocube 29 and ill either be getting the Tunze 9002 or the aquaticlife 115. I hear tunze is better but the price tag reflects that
Harley20
12/07/2011, 05:33 PM
I just ordered the Tunze which fits in the 2nd Chamber with a media basket if you wan to go that route. I dont know if the others fit in there with the basket also or not. I have heard great things about the Tunze and the others but I know it fits with the media basket.
riseandfloat
12/07/2011, 06:30 PM
I do not have a Biocube but I do have a 29G AGA display that is drilled with a sump underneath and the Tunze 9002 kicks *** on this tank man. I paid $270 for a Deltec MCE300 (HOB skimmer) years ago before I had a sump and it did not pull out skimmate the way this little Tunze does (and the Tunze was $120 cheaper). I would recommend this skimmer all day to anyone who had a tank 50G or smaller. It was very easy to setup right out of the box and does not take too much tinkering before you have it dialed in. I don't think a $150 is a lot of money for a good skimmer but if you do, go ahead and spend it you will not be disappointed.
Tschupe
12/07/2011, 07:17 PM
Thanks everyone. I'll look into the tune. I have a media basket so it's good to know they'll both fit
Tschupe
12/07/2011, 08:49 PM
I just ordered the Tunze which fits in the 2nd Chamber with a media basket if you wan to go that route. I dont know if the others fit in there with the basket also or not. I have heard great things about the Tunze and the others but I know it fits with the media basket.

Do you have to buy a new collection cup for the tunze to fit in the 2nd chamber?
Harley20
12/07/2011, 08:52 PM
Do you have to buy a new collection cup for the tunze to fit in the 2nd chamber?

I do not have the skimmer yet so I can't answer for sure. I purchased the new cup because I was already buying the media anyway. Others may be able to answer for sure.
lucas73
12/08/2011, 07:12 AM
Do you have to buy a new collection cup for the tunze to fit in the 2nd chamber?

If your using the stock hood you will,running without a hood no.I do not have one but from my understanding on InTank's site the small collection cup is for those wanting to use their stock hood.

http://shop.mediabaskets.com/Standard-Upgraded-Cup-Tunze-9002-TNZCUP.htm
Tschupe
12/08/2011, 08:45 AM
Cool. Thanks. Someone in my local forum just put a 9002 for sale for $70. I think I'll grab it
TundraGuy
12/08/2011, 09:05 AM
this should work:
http://www.saltwatereddies.com/images/products/RK2_RK1000-PE_Commercial_Protein_Fractionator.jpg
Tschupe
12/08/2011, 12:11 PM
this should work:
http://www.saltwatereddies.com/images/products/RK2_RK1000-PE_Commercial_Protein_Fractionator.jpg

Might be a little overkill. :)
TundraGuy
12/09/2011, 08:28 AM
nope just right and think he will be adding all that extra water valume as well. it's win win i tell you.