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jwhitlow1031
11/28/2006, 04:37 PM
hey guys.. im not new to this site and know that these q's have been discussed before so stay with me on this one :) anyway i was wondering what your opinions were as far as the best hang on skimmer for a tank around 55 gallons, the skimmer i have now just isn't cutting it, so what do u think? also i wanted to know what u think of the magnetic holders for the mj's the suction cups just aren't doing it anymore.. hahaha
bertoni
11/28/2006, 05:29 PM
I've used BakPak, CoraLife, and Remora Pro hang-on skimmers. I guess I like the CoraLife the best, although there's no objective data on skimmer performance.
mb5322
11/28/2006, 06:26 PM
For the money I would get a Octopus hang on skimmer here's a link for them:

http://www.marinesolutionsinc.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=22_35&osCsid=39b3077411cc750e0c243186e780b893
drummereef
11/28/2006, 09:46 PM
Remora Pro or Coralife Super Skimmer if you're on a budget. Or get the Deltec MCE600.
jwhitlow1031
11/28/2006, 11:56 PM
ok, cool... the coralife looks like a good value, so can anyone tell me how much clearance i need between my tank and wall for the different models? also, anyone try those magnetic holders for the maxijets?
BlueCoast
11/29/2006, 12:48 AM
magnetic holders are great. suction cups are not a question of IF they will fall it is WHEN.
jwhitlow1031
11/29/2006, 03:13 PM
cool, yea.. my suction cups are starting to fail on me.. hahaha, anyone know what clearance ill need for the coralife? if u could tell me what model you have and how much room u need between the tank and wall that'd be great..
bertoni
11/29/2006, 04:38 PM
I have the 65g model, and I'd leave 10" or so, although less is probably fine.
jwhitlow1031
11/29/2006, 05:02 PM
hmm, yea i don't think i have that much room... could u measure exactly how much space i would need, i need to find out how close i could "cut it" before i buy one.. if anyone has a larger model or knows if the size of the tube is the same just longer could u let me know on the larger sizes too, thanks in advance for the info
bertoni
11/29/2006, 05:08 PM
Well, I'll take a look tonight.
jwhitlow1031
11/29/2006, 06:44 PM
hahaha, cool, thanks man
bertoni
11/30/2006, 11:52 PM
It looks like mine sticks out about 6" from the tank. You'll want a bit more space at least.
jwhitlow1031
12/01/2006, 03:22 PM
hmm.. i don't think i have that much room.. should have looked into this a bit more when i set my tank up originally.. ill just have to buy a more expensive thinner model.. what would be a good option?
bertoni
12/01/2006, 05:03 PM
A BakPak is thinner, I think. I guess I could measure that, too.
jwhitlow1031
12/01/2006, 05:24 PM
that'd be great, do u have one? how does it work/compare to other skimmers.. right now i have a red sea prizm skimmer..
bertoni
12/01/2006, 08:27 PM
I don't think it's all that great a skimmer, but there's no objective data. I have two BakPaks in operation. Call me a slow learner. They are slim, though.
jwhitlow1031
12/02/2006, 03:07 AM
hmm, some one suggested a Bermuda Aquatics Archipelago, so im going to check that out
PVChick12
12/02/2006, 03:18 AM
you should be fine with 5". im pretty sure thats EXACTLY what my coralife super skimmer 65 is. its DAMN TIGHT between my wall and 55 tank, but all i have is 5". i also run a remora pro (someone gave it to me...), i think i get more skimmate outta the coralife though, plus they're cheaper! THOUGH i believe the remora is skinnier if this is an issue. happy reefing (:
PVChick12
12/02/2006, 03:19 AM
oh yea, if u only leave 5" you wont need suction cups, i PROMISE
:p
jwhitlow1031
12/02/2006, 03:23 AM
hahaha, u think it'll fit though?