Help me find the "ideal" skimmer

Steve973 · 10/02/2007, 09:56 PM

I have a 29 gallon tank with a sump, and I'm trying to decide on the ideal skimmer. I currently have an AquaC Remora skimmer that doesn't seem to pull much out. If you had my tank (with a sump), what skimmer would you choose?

Thanks!

emorales · 10/02/2007, 10:04 PM

I think that you can use a Remora Hang-On skimmer. Basically is a great skimmer.

https://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...duct~ACRM.html

Steve973 · 10/02/2007, 10:15 PM

Thanks for the reply, but I am wondering if you read the entirety of my message, since I mentioned that I'm not impressed with my Remora. I'd also prefer an in-sump skimmer, since I don't need one that hangs. Any other ideas?

happyface888 · 10/02/2007, 10:16 PM

How big is your sump?

Steve973 · 10/02/2007, 10:19 PM

I'm not sure about the volume of water that it holds, but it is this skimmer:

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...l~vendor~.html

CruzinKim · 10/02/2007, 10:20 PM

Take a look at the EuroReef RS80, it's a good match for your tank.

JCTewks · 10/02/2007, 10:22 PM

bad link.

Are you looking for another hang on unit, something that will run in sump, or an external unit? I have an Octopus DNW110 (setup external) that works fine on my 26 gal display with 29gal sump. There are better models out there, but it all depends on how much you wantto spend and what design you are looking for.

If you are DIY capable, you can make a great skimmer for that tank out of some 4" PVC.

mg426 · 10/02/2007, 10:28 PM

The octopus would be a pretty swell choice IMO.

Steve973 · 10/02/2007, 10:30 PM

My sump is the Precision Marine Refugium R24. A search for "refugium" on marinedepot.com will return the specs for this sump. For the cleanest appearance, I prefer to keep everything in the sump. I'm looking for something around $200. I've considered the EuroReef RS80, but I want to be sure that this isn't too much skimmer for my 29 gallon tank, even though it's intended for only 80 gallon tanks.

JCTewks · 10/02/2007, 10:40 PM

the DNW110 will fit in that sump. the center section of your sump is 11"x13", so you have ebnough room in there for just about any skimmer sized for your system.

I don't think that the RS80 will be too much skimmer...you figure you actually have about 50gal TSV with your sump figured in...and ER (asmost skimmer mfrs do) inflates their ratings. a 5"x20"reaction chamber is fine for a 50 gal system.

Reef Sponger · 10/02/2007, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Steve973
I'm looking for something around $200. I've considered the EuroReef RS80, but I want to be sure that this isn't too much skimmer for my 29 gallon tank, even though it's intended for only 80 gallon tanks.

Don't worry about manufacturer's specs, most of the time they're overly optimistic. I wouldn't put this skimmer on anything bigger than a 55g tank, so your 29g setup will be just fine. It's really a great skimmer for smaller tanks.

10/02/2007, 09:56 PM	#1
Steve973 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 469	Help me find the "ideal" skimmer I have a 29 gallon tank with a sump, and I'm trying to decide on the ideal skimmer. I currently have an AquaC Remora skimmer that doesn't seem to pull much out. If you had my tank (with a sump), what skimmer would you choose? Thanks!

10/02/2007, 10:04 PM	#2
emorales Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TX Posts: 33	I think that you can use a Remora Hang-On skimmer. Basically is a great skimmer. https://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...duct~ACRM.html __________________ Reef is all.... Current Tank Info: 90 oceanic BF

10/02/2007, 10:28 PM	#8
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	The octopus would be a pretty swell choice IMO. __________________ I found a way to make a small fortune running a reef tank. Start with a large fortune. Unofficial President of the SEACLONE haters club Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef 110 lbs LR, 1x250watt XM 20K MH 2x175watt XM 20K MH on Magetics 2X96 watt actinic PC, 220 watt VHO actinic, 30 gallon refugium, closed loop system powered by Sequence Dart MSX 200 skimmer 38 gallon sump, Oceansmotions squirt

10/02/2007, 10:15 PM	#3
Steve973 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 469	Thanks for the reply, but I am wondering if you read the entirety of my message, since I mentioned that I'm not impressed with my Remora. I'd also prefer an in-sump skimmer, since I don't need one that hangs. Any other ideas?

10/02/2007, 10:16 PM	#4
happyface888 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Francisco CA Posts: 3,987	How big is your sump?

10/02/2007, 10:19 PM	#5
Steve973 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 469	I'm not sure about the volume of water that it holds, but it is this skimmer: http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...l~vendor~.html

10/02/2007, 10:20 PM	#6
CruzinKim Moved On Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: If Not There, Then Here. Posts: 693	Take a look at the EuroReef RS80, it's a good match for your tank.

10/02/2007, 10:22 PM	#7
JCTewks Moved On Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wilmington, Ohio Posts: 3,040	bad link. Are you looking for another hang on unit, something that will run in sump, or an external unit? I have an Octopus DNW110 (setup external) that works fine on my 26 gal display with 29gal sump. There are better models out there, but it all depends on how much you wantto spend and what design you are looking for. If you are DIY capable, you can make a great skimmer for that tank out of some 4" PVC.

10/02/2007, 10:30 PM	#9
Steve973 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 469	My sump is the Precision Marine Refugium R24. A search for "refugium" on marinedepot.com will return the specs for this sump. For the cleanest appearance, I prefer to keep everything in the sump. I'm looking for something around $200. I've considered the EuroReef RS80, but I want to be sure that this isn't too much skimmer for my 29 gallon tank, even though it's intended for only 80 gallon tanks.

10/02/2007, 10:40 PM	#10
JCTewks Moved On Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wilmington, Ohio Posts: 3,040	the DNW110 will fit in that sump. the center section of your sump is 11"x13", so you have ebnough room in there for just about any skimmer sized for your system. I don't think that the RS80 will be too much skimmer...you figure you actually have about 50gal TSV with your sump figured in...and ER (asmost skimmer mfrs do) inflates their ratings. a 5"x20"reaction chamber is fine for a 50 gal system.