Help on Protein Skimmer

[vincenth0]

All bros here, I need some advise.

I am new to marine. Currently, I have a 3 ft tank currently using air driven cheapo skimmer. I intend to upgrade to a venturi driven skimmer with a budget not more than $220. I do not have a sump and wants to have the PH outside to avoid heat in tank and to save space.

Can any experience reefer advise me?Currently, I have the following skimmer/comnination in mind, any comments?

Prism Skimmer (Not pro version)

Weipro 2011 coupled to a Eheim 1260

Weipro 2012 Couple to Eheim 1260 (Slightly Taller then 2012)

[SharkBait]

get the 2012, dun think you need to drive it using eheim 1260, just use a sicce extrema

[vincenth0]

Sharkbait,

I have check the Sicce Extrema but it seem to me that it is an internal PH rather than an external one. What will happen if a 1260 is used? ( I have lobang for a reasonably cheap 1260 and it can be later be used in a canister as I am also into arowanas)

Your advise please, Thanks in advance

[SharkBait]

oops, i din realise you wanted to place the pump outside. Theres nothing wrong with using eheim except for the price.

[vincenth0]

Sharkbait,

Thanks alot,

One more, 2011 is rated to be able to skim tanks up to 75gal. If a 2012 is used, will that also mean I am overstock my tank abit?

Thanks

[ozy]

Why don't you get the 2014? I don't think it is much more expensive than the 2012. Do you have a height constraint?

[SharkBait]

Sharkbait,

Thanks alot,

One more, 2011 is rated to be able to skim tanks up to 75gal. If a 2012 is used, will that also mean I am overstock my tank abit?

Thanks

nah...you cant believe what they print on the box.

[vincenth0]

I got a 2011 back(without paying) from LFS to check for space, it look ok think can accomodate a 2012 as it is only taller. As for the 2013 onwards looks "towering" as it will sit level besides the 3 ft tank.

Chances of me going beyond this 3 ft is slim unless I give up on arowananas.

Can i assume that 2012 will do the job or get the 3 models back home from LFS to check.

Thanks Ozy and Sharkbait

[SharkBait]

Go for the biggest one that you can fit in your space.

[hsloo]

Yes, full agreed. Go for the biggest that your sump's space can support, you won't regret. Supposed 2011 is sufficient for my tank spec. but i'm using 2012 which works very well now.

[vincenth0]

Thanks all bros, in that case will get the 2012.

[ocean]

sorry to hijack the thread...but where should be the correct water level in the weipro skimmer in order to produce kopi-o? i am using a 2011 and i am only getting green tea

[SharkBait]

should be slightly below the neck of the skimmer.could be something to do with your pump too.

[ocean]

should be slightly below the neck of the skimmer

you mean...near to the black o-ring? or even higher up?

[hsloo]

Hi,

Just about 1cm above the black ring will do....

[terryansimon]

the bigger, the better. trust me on that. (=

[vincenth0]

Guys,

Its me again. I am back to the starting point.

The Weipro is not able to be hooked onto he sideof my tank as I have bracing (1.5 inch). I cannot hang it on the back as the tank is against a wall. I then thought of sitting the skimmer beside the tank(by extending the outlet pipe higher) but was told the outlet level cannot be higher that the water level mark. Is that true.

If the weipro cannot be used due to my constraints is there any recommendations for other skimmers (besides Prizm, which confirmed can be hung oon the side of the tank).

PS: mY budget is $220 including a external pump( to avoid heat and to save space in the tank)

Thanks.

[sjsheng]

can Weipro 2012 use without a sump.. i using a canister filter.. can i use Weipro 2012 ??? for 2ft tank..

[vincegoh]

sorry to hijack the thread...but where should be the correct water level in the weipro skimmer in order to produce kopi-o? i am using a 2011 and i am only getting green tea

I am using 2014 and I adjust the water level to be slightly below the black O-ring.

[terryansimon]

can Weipro 2012 use without a sump.. i using a canister filter.. can i use Weipro 2012 ??? for 2ft tank..

I've seen pictures of Weipros being used in sumps before. (=

[dankoo]

Is there a website for weipro skimmers?