recommendation for skimmer

[jxlex]

hi bros

Just wanna check if any decent skimmer to recommend for my 4x2x2 with a 4x1.5x1.5 sump.

My main limitation is the space between the sump tank and stand which is only approximately 15-18cm wide.

Also my water level is almost 12 inches high.

I saw a hang-on online:

AquaC Remora Pro Hang-On Protein Skimmer

Any feedback on it?

Any other recommendations from the experts here?

Thanks much in advance.

[onizukaa]

aquac remora skimmer (hang on type) is good for nano tank.

Yours is 4feet tank + 4feet sump.

Should get at least Deltec APF 600 and above.

Let us know your budget

[jxlex]

aquac remora skimmer (hang on type) is good for nano tank.

Yours is 4feet tank + 4feet sump.

Should get at least Deltec APF 600 and above.

Let us know your budget

Thanks for your prompt reply bro.

I was reading the specs on ReefDepot:

Specifications

- Dimensions: 7.5" x 3.25" x 21.5" (L x W x H)

- Minimum tank height: 12.75"

- Minimum overhead clearance for proper function: 6.75"

- Required pump rate*: 350 - 500 gph

- No plumbing required

- Large collection cup - will not overflow

- Patented Spray Injection System (U.S. Patent # 6,436,295)

- "Bulletproof" construction and craftmanship

- Super-Slim design

- Suitable for (Gallons): 40 to 120

it was based on that that i presume it was ample luckily got SRC otherwise sure jump there n buy n curse n swear... ahahahaha

Dun exactly have a budget parse... but as i just started out in this hobby, i dun think i will be spending too much for now... as always, i prefer to start cheap then as my interest and experience grow, invest further into it

all suggestions are good will look thru all, weigh the pros n cons and decide on what to look for

Thanks bro.

[CFOh]

Thanks for your prompt reply bro.

I was reading the specs on ReefDepot:

Specifications

- Dimensions: 7.5" x 3.25" x 21.5" (L x W x H)

- Minimum tank height: 12.75"

- Minimum overhead clearance for proper function: 6.75"

- Required pump rate*: 350 - 500 gph

- No plumbing required

- Large collection cup - will not overflow

- Patented Spray Injection System (U.S. Patent # 6,436,295)

- "Bulletproof" construction and craftmanship

- Super-Slim design

- Suitable for (Gallons): 40 to 120

it was based on that that i presume it was ample luckily got SRC otherwise sure jump there n buy n curse n swear... ahahahaha

Dun exactly have a budget parse... but as i just started out in this hobby, i dun think i will be spending too much for now... as always, i prefer to start cheap then as my interest and experience grow, invest further into it

all suggestions are good will look thru all, weigh the pros n cons and decide on what to look for

Thanks bro.

Hai, you can try Iwarna...

Usually saw them keep some 2nd hand "Reef Octopus Beckett Skimmer" in they store.. Cleaned and looks new... This skimmer is affordable and reasonable skim power.... I am using Reef Octopus Beckett as well... so far, quite satisfied with it...

Cheers...

[DUCADOS]

Ya... 1st your budget,then measure foot print,then calculate volume of tank ensure skimmer fits your catagory n then decide insump or not coz if wan out sump size not issue Liao. But of coz there's pro n con. Out sump make sure piping all must fitted Swee Swee ah Bo flood n sea water unlike fresh water. Kana anything, anything sure rust or corrosion.

[jxlex]

Hai, you can try Iwarna...

Usually saw them keep some 2nd hand "Reef Octopus Beckett Skimmer" in they store.. Cleaned and looks new... This skimmer is affordable and reasonable skim power.... I am using Reef Octopus Beckett as well... so far, quite satisfied with it...

Cheers...

Ah! lovely!! ok bro thanks i go check with Iwarna later since i will be going down

Thanks bro.

[jxlex]

Ya... 1st your budget,then measure foot print,then calculate volume of tank ensure skimmer fits your catagory n then decide insump or not coz if wan out sump size not issue Liao. But of coz there's pro n con. Out sump make sure piping all must fitted Swee Swee ah Bo flood n sea water unlike fresh water. Kana anything, anything sure rust or corrosion.

Yup thats what i'm concern about now... foot print shouldn't be an issue cos i have ample space inside my sump. Problem is squeezing it in... sigh... will look around... probably a Delcor or something...

[jxlex]

btw, if 1 big one cannot go in, can i pump 2 smaller ones? just wondering on the options available.... which part of my sump should i place it in? return section ok? If its outside hang-on type can put main tank or at sump better?

[jxlex]

So far i'm looking at:

AquaC Remora Pro Hang-On Protein Skimmer

Deltec Hang-On Skimmer - MCE 600

Reef Octopus NW 150 Skimmer

RedSea Prizm DELUX Hang On Protein skimmer

2x RedSea Prizm Hang On Protein Skimmer

Any comments from experts for noob

[Solo77]

Review from some bros here are mixed, good and bad, but one thing for sure, their acrylic seems brittle. Not sure the new model. Someone selling mce600, better check fast if u want hang on.

[jxlex]

Review from some bros here are mixed, good and bad, but one thing for sure, their acrylic seems brittle. Not sure the new model. Someone selling mce600, better check fast if u want hang on.

Thanks bro... ive posted my interest and have pm the bro liao... hopefully can get my hands on a working piece

[DUCADOS]

btw, if 1 big one cannot go in, can i pump 2 smaller ones? just wondering on the options available.... which part of my sump should i place it in? return section ok? If its outside hang-on type can put main tank or at sump better?

Try not to waste $ getting 2. Die die also get 1 big wan coz future still can use.

Dun place together with return pump as the water level there always fluctuate.

Water level there will eventually affect the performance of your skimmer.

I know sometime ''2 is better than 1''lol. but definitely not this time

[jxlex]

Try not to waste $ getting 2. Die die also get 1 big wan coz future still can use.

Dun place together with return pump as the water level there always fluctuate.

Water level there will eventually affect the performance of your skimmer.

I know sometime ''2 is better than 1''lol. but definitely not this time

Thanks bro thats why i trying to find 1 suitable one.... i definitely prefer in sump but if no choice then i will have to go with hang-on types

[jackywongto]

So far i'm looking at:

AquaC Remora Pro Hang-On Protein Skimmer

Deltec Hang-On Skimmer - MCE 600

Reef Octopus NW 150 Skimmer

RedSea Prizm DELUX Hang On Protein skimmer

2x RedSea Prizm Hang On Protein Skimmer

Any comments from experts for noob

Redsea skimmers - would suggest you skip them.

MCE600 - seems a little undersized for your tank and the collection cup is pretty small. you might need to empty it every day or alternate day. markietan was using 2 of it for his 5 footer i think. you might want to check with him if he has not gone for his overseas posting yet.

The rest I am not too sure. if you are getting an in sump skimmer, I am sure you have a lot more other models to select from.

Deltec, Skimz, H&S, Reef Oct, BM...... worth every penny to get a high performance skimmer.

[onizukaa]

bro you need to let us know your max budget so we can advise.

you can also use beckett skimmer for your tank size which is cheaper

[raydiative]

Bro, have you considered doing your skimmer out of sump?

[jxlex]

Redsea skimmers - would suggest you skip them.

MCE600 - seems a little undersized for your tank and the collection cup is pretty small. you might need to empty it every day or alternate day. markietan was using 2 of it for his 5 footer i think. you might want to check with him if he has not gone for his overseas posting yet.

The rest I am not too sure. if you are getting an in sump skimmer, I am sure you have a lot more other models to select from.

Deltec, Skimz, H&S, Reef Oct, BM...... worth every penny to get a high performance skimmer.

Thanks bro... spoke to Victor today. He has a second one which he's coming to setup for me on Monday... YAY!!! big problem solve...

[jxlex]

bro you need to let us know your max budget so we can advise.

you can also use beckett skimmer for your tank size which is cheaper

Thanks bro... whats a beckett skimmer?? i did a search on google, not enuf visuals to differiate from normal skimmer... i super noob man... ahahaha

[jxlex]

Bro, have you considered doing your skimmer out of sump?

Ya thats what victor from Iwarna suggested too... so i on him and monday he will come down to help me install as well

I really up him man... he scape my tank to exactly what i was looking for... super thumbs up... did i say his mum is super friendly too!!

will post a pic of my setup soon

[CFOh]

Thanks bro... whats a beckett skimmer?? i did a search on google, not enuf visuals to differiate from normal skimmer... i super noob man... ahahaha

Pls find info from Skimmer 101 and Wiki....

beckett skimmer works similar to a downdraft skimmer except it uses a beckett pond injector and a pressure rated pump to make a great deal of foam.

http://www.hawkfish.org/snailman/skimmer101.htm

Beckett skimmer

The Beckett skimmer has some similarities to the downdraft skimmer but introduced a foam nozzle to produce the flow of air bubbles. The name Beckett comes from the patented foam nozzle developed and sold by the Beckett Corporation (United States), although similar foam nozzle designs are sold by other companies outside the United States (e.g. Sicce (Italy)). Instead of using the plastic media that is found in downdraft skimmer designs, the Beckett skimmer uses design concepts from previous generations of skimmers, specifically the downdraft skimmer and the venturi skimmer (the Beckett 1408 Foam Nozzle is a modified 4 port venturi) to produce a hybrid that is capable of using powerful pressure rated water pumps and quickly processing large amounts of aquarium water in a short period of time. Commercial Beckett skimmers come in single Beckett, dual Beckett, and quad Beckett designs. Well engineered Beckett skimmers are quiet and reliable but the powerful pumps used in larger Beckett skimmer designs can take up additional space, introduce additional noise, and use more electricity than less powerful pumps. Unlike the Downdraft and Spray Induction skimmers, Beckett skimmer designs are produced by a number of companies in the United States and elsewhere and are not known to be restricted by patents.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein_skimmer#Beckett_skimmer

Cheers

[dnsfpl]

imo dont waste money on hang on skimmer

they are meant for nano or sumpless setup

even MCE600 might not sustain your bioload

[onizukaa]

since victor coming to setup for you i think you can have a cup of wine and relax already

[DUCADOS]

since victor coming to setup for you i think you can have a cup of wine and relax already

So envy. Got people set up for u your tank. Haha...

[jxlex]

Pls find info from Skimmer 101 and Wiki....

beckett skimmer works similar to a downdraft skimmer except it uses a beckett pond injector and a pressure rated pump to make a great deal of foam.

http://www.hawkfish.org/snailman/skimmer101.htm

Beckett skimmer

The Beckett skimmer has some similarities to the downdraft skimmer but introduced a foam nozzle to produce the flow of air bubbles. The name Beckett comes from the patented foam nozzle developed and sold by the Beckett Corporation (United States), although similar foam nozzle designs are sold by other companies outside the United States (e.g. Sicce (Italy)). Instead of using the plastic media that is found in downdraft skimmer designs, the Beckett skimmer uses design concepts from previous generations of skimmers, specifically the downdraft skimmer and the venturi skimmer (the Beckett 1408 Foam Nozzle is a modified 4 port venturi) to produce a hybrid that is capable of using powerful pressure rated water pumps and quickly processing large amounts of aquarium water in a short period of time. Commercial Beckett skimmers come in single Beckett, dual Beckett, and quad Beckett designs. Well engineered Beckett skimmers are quiet and reliable but the powerful pumps used in larger Beckett skimmer designs can take up additional space, introduce additional noise, and use more electricity than less powerful pumps. Unlike the Downdraft and Spray Induction skimmers, Beckett skimmer designs are produced by a number of companies in the United States and elsewhere and are not known to be restricted by patents.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein_skimmer#Beckett_skimmer

Cheers

Thanks for the wonderful information bro! Upz!

[jxlex]

since victor coming to setup for you i think you can have a cup of wine and relax already

Hahahaa.... ya he's a very nice chap....