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I have a 2x1x1.8 ft fowlr tank. As I tends to overfeed my fishes and have used tap water to mixed my sw, I have cyano and unwanted algae in my tank. Recently I have add a FR to my canister and a nanostream to increase circulation, the condition of cyano and unwanted algae have improved slightly. Manage to see some coralline growth after dosing with Jireh's additive A to E. Was thinking of upgrading my skimmer next. Btw I am using Weipro 2011 driven by a 1300l/h pump now.

Bros pls recommend me a skimmer(prefer a hangon type cos I have no sump), so I can put in consideration for my next upgrade. (Got to save for it :P )

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I have a 2x1x1.8 ft fowlr tank. As I tends to overfeed my fishes and have used tap water to mixed my sw, I have cyano and unwanted algae in my tank. Recently I have add a FR to my canister and a nanostream to increase circulation, the condition of cyano and unwanted algae have improved slightly. Manage to see some coralline growth after dosing with Jireh's additive A to E. Was thinking of upgrading my skimmer next. Btw I am using Weipro 2011 driven by a 1300l/h pump now.

Bros pls recommend me a skimmer(prefer a hangon type cos I have no sump), so I can put in consideration for my next upgrade. (Got to save for it :P )

:thanks:

what is ur budget? :)

2x1.5x1.5 tank

Lighting: AI hydra 52HD

Skimmer: Deltec SC 1455

Reactor: Minimax; rowaphos

Skimz  ; NP biopellets

Wave Maker: MP 40 WQD

Return pump: Eheim 1262

Chiller: Arctica 1/10 hp

 

A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel -- Proverbs 12:10

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If not budget issue go for the Deltec

6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08)
4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09)
5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm)
2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm)

5*2.5*2(LED only)

Eheim return 1 * pump

1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil
2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40,
1X6085 Tunze wm,

1 CURVE 7 Skimmer

  1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 

1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3

Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium

1 Full spectrum E27 led light

1 CR control by bubble count

Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016

Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft 

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Dazza Newbie

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yeah depending on budget.... mce 600 maybe?

Main Tank : 48 inch by 36 inch by 28 inch (2 sides starphire glass)
Sump Tank :
Return Pump :
Chiller : Starmax Compressor 1 HP Drop coil
Chiller Return Pump
Protein Skimmer :
Wave Maker :
Fluidised Reactor :

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I still believe in Deltec

6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08)
4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09)
5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm)
2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm)

5*2.5*2(LED only)

Eheim return 1 * pump

1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil
2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40,
1X6085 Tunze wm,

1 CURVE 7 Skimmer

  1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 

1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3

Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium

1 Full spectrum E27 led light

1 CR control by bubble count

Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016

Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft 

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you really cannot compare a deltec and prizm. they're 2 different leagues altogether. alternatively can try the aquamedic turbo flotor biostar.

tunze comline DOC skimmer looks good too.

if money not an issue, get a better one. it will serve u well in the long run.

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if ur tank is less than 300l , go for MCE 300 , if not a MCE 600 will be great.

biostar flotor is a quiet and efficient skimmer.

the nano reefpack will be one great option for nano reefer =)

2x1.5x1.5 tank

Lighting: AI hydra 52HD

Skimmer: Deltec SC 1455

Reactor: Minimax; rowaphos

Skimz  ; NP biopellets

Wave Maker: MP 40 WQD

Return pump: Eheim 1262

Chiller: Arctica 1/10 hp

 

A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel -- Proverbs 12:10

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My suggestions:

1) Since you have to SAVE for it, I will suggest you proceed with care. Since you water volume is quite low, any of the above mentioned protein skimmer will serve you well (yupe that includes the Prizm). If you earn $200 a day, then go for the most expensive skimmer you can find since money is of no concern :lol:

2) It really depends on your tank bioload also (what kinda fishes, quantity, size and feeding habit). I will suggest for your tank size, try not to overstock regardless of what super skimmer you will eventually get.

3) Go for the largest hang-on skimmer you can afford right now. Coz you might upgrade to a 2 x 2 x 2 in the near future and the best is not having to upgrade your skimmer again. In this case, I will go for an affordable high capacity model instead of an expensive small capacity model (that is if you only have X amount of cash to play with).

4) Since your current tank is quite small, I will suggest get a skimmer that is completely off tank (outside tank)... the Aquamedic skimmer requires you to place a rather large pump inside your tank... taking up precious real estate.

I'm sure there are more... I shall let other reefers contribute further :lol:

All the best bro :)

Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica

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Someone selling a Prizm too... pricing looks attractive to me :lol:

http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?...=0entry641492

Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica

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If you earn $200 a day, then go for the most expensive skimmer you can find since money is of no concern :lol:

Err...if someone earns $200 a day..that's only about $4k a month....i don't know about u dude but that doesn't sound like much...definately not enough to buy fancy equipment.. :lol::lol::lol:

Tank 66"x27"x28" - Return Pump Red Dragon 12m3 - Skimmer Deltec AP701 - Chiller Starmex - Wavemakers Wavysea - Lighting DE 6 x T5-HO

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hi there bro shiok,

i would recommend the schuran 100, the bubblemaster 160 (when they come out) or the H&S F2001-110 for your system. i find hang on skimmers less effective than in-sump or external skimmers as their cascading water outflow causes splashes and salt creep, plus they generally have very low throughputs.

the above skimmers should all be available for below $500, with a capacity for tanks between say 200-400L. they are the smallest in their respective ranges, and would be good should you decide to upgrade in the future.

cheers,

ian

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