adding protein skimmer

[charlesp123]

I am going to purchase a protein skimmer for my newer tank, I currently have a 30 gallon breeder tank(as shown in picture) and the sump is in the filter basin. I plan on adding another tank or two next to the filter for more tank volume and refugium. here is a schematic of my plan. was also wondering about types of protein skimmers, looking for one that is inexpensive and works ok. I have narrowed out the seaclone 100 or the coralife super skimmer needle wheel.

 

[Sidekick41]

I think I wasted money on my Seaclone skimmer. I ended up with an used Octopus protein skimmer and it works awesome.

 

[fastrd400]

Are you looking for an in sump skimmer, or HOB?

 

[charlesp123]

either/or its going in the sump box anyway

 

[fastrd400]

Get hd of Dana, he has a brand new Reef Octopus for cheap, and he is in Jacksonville.

 

[charlesp123]

sidekick--- how long did you give the seaclone? I have been looking at reviews on youtube and they say it takes a week or so to get it working properly, and its inexpensive

 

[charlesp123]

Who/what is hd of Dana?

 

[NathanMI]

He probably means get ahold of Dana.

I highly recommend an asm skimmer I used a seaclone and got rid of it after four months. Replaced it with an asm mini g.

Upgrading to the asm g3 when I upgrade my system soon

 

[Sidekick41]

I had my seaclone running for 2 months or so. It worked so-so but once I upgraded I can see a huge difference.

 

[charlesp123]

He probably means get ahold of Dana.

I highly recommend an asm skimmer I used a seaclone and got rid of it after four months. Replaced it with an asm mini g.

Upgrading to the asm g3 when I upgrade my system soon

This looks like a good skimmer, thanks for the input! Think I might go with this one for the price!

 

[NathanMI]

The price is awesome and it skims like crazy! If I remember after I get home from work today ill try to take some pictures of mine in action. It's a 80g rated on my 110g system so it's a little underrated. THIS TANK is not a successful tank yet but I had the same skimmer in a 40g total system for a year with zero issues! It will at least give you a good idea. It's pulls out a lot more now! I think it would be good for a 90g personally.

Now it pulls out pretty dry foam that makes a dark tea and a thick nasty sludge (very stinky) accumulates inside of the cup.

 

[salt_for_brains]

I run the the ASM G2 on my 90g and it has always done a great job for me. The octopus skimmers are very good as well.

 

[NathanMI]

Pictures ASM Mini G

Cup after one day

Best side view I could get:

 

[charlesp123]

THANKS Nate! That looks like some good marinade you are brewing

 

[NathanMI]

Gross no way!
It stinks so bad when you open the cupboard it hits you in the face! Lol.

 

[fastrd400]

Dana has a Reef Octopus NW-110-6520B that he is selling for 105.00 shipped.

Reef Octopus NWB110 4

 

[charlesp123]

Who is dana? I couldn't find him in the users. Thank you btw

 

[fastrd400]

https://www.livingreefs.com/members/dana42078.html

 

[charlesp123]

Get hd of Dana, he has a brand new Reef Octopus for cheap, and he is in Jacksonville.

says that Dana is in Wisconsin, I PM him anyway about it. Thanks for the contact!

 

[fastrd400]

He moved to Jacksonville, just has not updated his info.