Skimmer Q&A Thread

[mojo~]

The D&D typhoon is about online with the CL Super skimmer. I wouldnt invest the money into make that skimmer better honestly.

[unkownvirus]

thank you for the advice on that.
but what would you consider a good skimmer around or near that price range of the d+d typhoon

[mojo~]

describe your setup more. I assume you need a hang o he back?

[unkownvirus]

its a 60gal Fowlr setup with 1snowflake eel, 1 fuzzy dwarf lionfish, 1 blue spotted tobie, 1 tomato clown 1 moon wrasse. also have 2 canister filters, 305 fluval and a 404 fluval. one has carbon next with grade 10 crushed coral.

[bcrane]

delete please

[spazthecat]

Hi,

I've been looking at my current skimmer (SWC DNW-110) and doing a little thinking. Why are most skimmers short? Short being a relative term.

From what I understand about skimmer design, it seems that a taller skimmer (maybe 3-4 feet) would be much better due to the increased contact time the bubbles would have in the skimmer body.

Thanks,

Andy

[chefmike]

It has more to due with most people wanting all their equipment to fit beneath standard aquarium stands.

A taller skimmer is definitely more efficient.

[OldNemo]

Mojo

Did you get the SWC Cone skimmer yet? If so, any comments??

Thanks.

[cet98]

Originally Posted by OldNemo

Mojo
Did you get the SWC Cone skimmer yet? If so, any comments??
Thanks.

+1 Mojo (hope your still not waiting )
I am very interested in your opinion of these cones please

[mojo~]

Waiting on the new impeller for the swc 120. Should be in hands in a week. there were some prototype wheels and I am waiting on the production wheel before I cna pick it up.

[Nemo Niblets]

Mojo, which skimmer would you recommend for a 40 breeder?

-Vertex IN-80
-Bubble Magus NAC6
-Reef Octopus NWB 110

My thinking is no matter what I choose, it will be more than enough for 60 gallons total water volume, heavily stocked? If that's the case, it comes down more to footprint. I thought about the new SWC 120 but I might not be able to wait for it.

[cet98]

Originally Posted by mojo~

Waiting on the new impeller for the swc 120. Should be in hands in a week. there were some prototype wheels and I am waiting on the production wheel before I cna pick it up.

it's ready!!!....it's ready!!!!
go get it Mojo and let us know what you think...please!!!

[mojo~]

Originally Posted by Nemo Niblets

Mojo, which skimmer would you recommend for a 40 breeder?

-Vertex IN-80
-Bubble Magus NAC6
-Reef Octopus NWB 110

My thinking is no matter what I choose, it will be more than enough for 60 gallons total water volume, heavily stocked? If that's the case, it comes down more to footprint. I thought about the new SWC 120 but I might not be able to wait for it.

The vertex in 80 has a nicer transition to the neck. but the na6 is hard to beat for value too. I would choose between those two. I would lean more towards thevertex.

[Nemo Niblets]

Okay, vertex it is. Do you expect the SWC 120 to outperform the vertex?

[mojo~]

In conversations with the some of the people involved I would imagine it will perform as well or better for smaller tanks. the 120 rating for a well stocked tank will probably be around 60gallons. The vertex in 80 uses the same pump as the 100 and would move more water. so it is hard to say. just depends how well the 120 uses the cone body.

[OldNemo]

Hey Mojo

Octopus Extreme 160 with the BB 2000 pump, does it sit under the skimmer like the stock Sicce? Worth the money to upgrade?

I am still decided on the skimmer for the 40br SPS.

Octopus Extreme 160
Vertex IN 100
SWC 120 Cone (once I hear your thoughts)

Thanks!

[hellbob]

Maybe I missed it when skimming (pun??) over the previous posts but I am looking for opinions on the ESHOPPS economy cone skimmer. I have a small sump area and space is at a minimum. The overall footprint of this skimmer is really small and meets my specs really well. I am just concerned about performance and reliability. I am currently using a Vertex IN-100 but the pump really makes too much noise but replacing it with a non-resun will cost anywhere from 100-200 bucks. Thinking it may be better to upgrade to a new skimmer instead.

[gus5946]

I have a 90g tank w/25g 3 compartment sump/fuge and just getting it stocked. Using argonate fine sand and have ~3-4" bed, ~6" in fuge, ~100+ #'s live rock, 4 shrimp, some snails, hermits, 1 emerald, few softies, 1 yellow watchman and 2 chromis. I have 2 maxi 1200s and a tunze recirc @ ~700 gph. My new vertex IN 180 doesn't foam. Been running for about 3 days and the most it got was couple inches of foam. I put a 100 micron sock on the return line in the sump w/skimmer and it really started to foam for a few minutes, I got excited, but then it all went away and isn't foaming anymore. I don't know what do. Ideas??

[killagoby]

So far so good with my MRC Ocean Force 100 skimmer. Simple design, well built, quiet. After 3-4 days of running it and tuning it in it has started to skim some dank brown muck from my tank. The gate valve is key. It makes it so easy to dial in perfectly.

[mojo~]

Originally Posted by hellbob

Maybe I missed it when skimming (pun??) over the previous posts but I am looking for opinions on the ESHOPPS economy cone skimmer. I have a small sump area and space is at a minimum. The overall footprint of this skimmer is really small and meets my specs really well. I am just concerned about performance and reliability. I am currently using a Vertex IN-100 but the pump really makes too much noise but replacing it with a non-resun will cost anywhere from 100-200 bucks. Thinking it may be better to upgrade to a new skimmer instead.

if your pump is loud something is wrong should be pretty quiet.

[mojo~]

Originally Posted by OldNemo

Hey Mojo

Octopus Extreme 160 with the BB 2000 pump, does it sit under the skimmer like the stock Sicce? Worth the money to upgrade?

I am still decided on the skimmer for the 40br SPS.

Octopus Extreme 160
Vertex IN 100
SWC 120 Cone (once I hear your thoughts)

Thanks!

The bb would be a great pumpbut it is physically to big I believe. the Tunze 9410 would work really well and would be what I would like to see it come with that pump

[mojo~]

Originally Posted by gus5946

I have a 90g tank w/25g 3 compartment sump/fuge and just getting it stocked. Using argonate fine sand and have ~3-4" bed, ~6" in fuge, ~100+ #'s live rock, 4 shrimp, some snails, hermits, 1 emerald, few softies, 1 yellow watchman and 2 chromis. I have 2 maxi 1200s and a tunze recirc @ ~700 gph. My new vertex IN 180 doesn't foam. Been running for about 3 days and the most it got was couple inches of foam. I put a 100 micron sock on the return line in the sump w/skimmer and it really started to foam for a few minutes, I got excited, but then it all went away and isn't foaming anymore. I don't know what do. Ideas??

yea your tank load is really low and sounds like your tank is pretty new. Give it some time to gain some organics. you will get some nog. if it doesnt get better take me a pic of the skimmer running esp the neck area and I ll be able to help more.

[mojo~]

Originally Posted by killagoby

So far so good with my MRC Ocean Force 100 skimmer. Simple design, well built, quiet. After 3-4 days of running it and tuning it in it has started to skim some dank brown muck from my tank. The gate valve is key. It makes it so easy to dial in perfectly.

PIcs. Share some if you can. Glad you like your little guy.

[OldNemo]

Thanks Mojo

I have another skimmer in the mix now. A new Euro Reef RS-100 for a 40breeder SPS that is for sale here locally.

Good skimmer compared to the Oct Ex 160 or Vertex IN100???

Thanks.

[killagoby]

Originally Posted by mojo~

PIcs. Share some if you can. Glad you like your little guy.

Believe it or not my $1000.00 D-SLR camera was stolen a few months ago on a trip to Mexico. I'll try to post some photos with my phone...