seaclone skimmer problem

[ob_on3]

I purchased a seaclone Skimmer 100 about 2-3 weeks ago...tank running less than a week...already have life in the tank which is a good sign....but the return spout is cracked and leaking water...I contacted Dr foster n smith and there sending me a new one....but IMO its probably the skimmer cheapness.... has anyone encountered this prob, if so what should I do....keep in mind its hanging on the side of the tank!

 

[little_fish]

Seaclone skimmers are some of the worst skimmers you can buy, I would suggest trying it get a refund and get a better skimmer

 

[ob_on3]

I seen that from a few threads....but I've also seen sum people say they modded it....if its possible for a simple mod I'll definitely do it cause there ain't that many hob skimmers...I'm searching as we speak mods

 

[little_fish]

Actually the reef octopus brand makes an amazing HOB skimmer

 

[jcegt87]

ive owned 2 hydor skimmers one was a HOB and the other in-tank , both worked like a charm

heres Mr. Saltwater Tank reviewing the slim skim
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zA9dDnQbx3s[/ame]

heres the HOB AquaC Remora Series Protein Skimmers

and the In tank Hydor Slim Skim Protein Skimmers

 

[Daghda124]

the crack could of been from to much vibration, i had that happen to my intake hose on my sump. I can't say for sure since i don't know what your tank setup is like.

 

[ob_on3]

Still can't find a mod....depressing

 

[Ted]

Here is one...SeaClone Skimmer Mod to give better results. another MOD seaclone skimmer - Reef Central Online Community another Seaclone 150 mods and here....https://www.livingreefs.com/modded-seaclone-t17725.html I saw one last night that I ran across that had a lot of detailed pics..but cant find it now..I will keep looking.

 

[ob_on3]

Thx ted

 

[Ted]

I found the good detailed one finally....you are so lucky I dont have a life...How to Mod the Sea Clone - 3reef Reef Aquarium Forum

 

[ob_on3]

Holy crap thx a lot Ted...I just hope I'm savvy enough to pull it off!!

 

[Ted]

The trickiest one is cutting the inside tube. That would be difficult for me I have big hands. I like the look of the bio ball mod for the impeller, its on the second page, better then the fishing line one. I dont know if you are married or have a girlfriend but maybe she could help with the inside tube mod. The adding a wooden air diffuser seems simple enough you will just need to find hard airline. I read of a guy who tried the flexible stuff and the wooden diffuser just spins around making a lot of noise. Good luck hope this helps...

 

[ob_on3]

It definitely does but I can't find a wooden are box...none in my area....or a hard line....but I'm not gonna get an air pump either...I bought some little t valves and I'm gonna connect the line from the motor to the air line as well...save me a good 10-15$

 

[ob_on3]

OK so I got all the stuff except wooden air stone...had to order it...smh, but I'm waiting on my new garbage skimmer replacement so soon I should have it up and running modded...when I do I'll take pics to show if its working up to par

 

[Ted]

My skimmer isnt a name brand one...I really like it. Cost me 50 bucks. However i do run it in sump which I have read makes my model skimmer work better. It can be run HOB but I dont have any experience with it in that mode. I dont know if you have ever looked at my tank thread but I have a vid of my tank that I posted last week that shows the skimmer.

 

[RockStacker]

Nice find Ted.
So basically the mod was about changing the fundamental design of the SeaClone - which is really the only problem with the unit :)

 

[ace37]

I have a sea clone and modded the collection cup. All I did was cut about half an inch off the inner tube sticking up. Since then it pulls dark brown waste and has for about eight months then. I think it is a good skimmer since it was cheap and easy to fix.

 

[ace37]

I also put Teflon tape or plumbers tape on the air hose valve to make it more precise when adjusting