Skimmer help....!!!!

[Krazykarl]

Ok so I currently do not have a skimmer. I have a 55 gallon with 10 gal sump. Very very limited room in sump!!! I wanna run a skimmer in sump... Stuck between two skimmers.... Coralife super skimmer 125 or aquac urchin! Both are under 200 but I'm concerned about the foot print for a skimmer. Which should I run???

 

[mxdan]

if its just the room in your sump that's your concern than you could look at a hang on skimmer or plumb one outside your tank
something like a Reef Medic turboflotor 1000 would be an option

 

[Krazykarl]

ive read mixed reviews on the turboflotors...then again ive read mixed reviews about the css 125 and the aquac urchin lol....ugh its so frustrating i wish i had concrete evidence that supports my decision as to which one to buy i hate this. i don't wanna waste my money but i don't have a huge budget...the 200 dollar marker seems wonderful right now for me....im open to more suggestions. i had planned on plumbing the css outside the sump and only having the pump and the return in the tank. that would work.

 

[ricklalonde]

I had great luck with my old TurboFloater. However, if your considering a turbo floater you might want to take a look at the Vertex IN-80. It has almost the same footprint and retails for about $190. The Vertex skimmer is in my opinion quite a bit better than the turbofloater and way better than the Coralife.

I don't have an opinion regarding the aqua-c (I've never used one).

If you have the room, you should look into getting a larger sump. Sumps are inexpensive and easy to make. I would hate to see you spend the same amount of money on a skimmer that does a 10th of the job as another, due to sump space.

Here is a link for the Vertex IN-80

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/vt-psin080/Vertex+IN-80+In-Sump+Protein+Skimmer+-+Up+to+80+Gallons.html

 

[Salty1]

Take a look at an Octopus Skimmer before you decide.

Octopus Dual Hang-on-the-Back Skimmer OCT-BH-300F         

Description:  
 
*Octopus Dual Hang-on-the-Back Skimmer OCT-BH-300F *Skims up to 135 gallons *Two pumps included *Dimensions: 11.5"x3.75"x18" 
 
Price: $ 224.88  + taxes
 

 
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[Krazykarl]

Ok so This is basically what I'm up against as far as a skimmer goes. The section I wish to place the pump is 3.75 x 10x12...it's only a 10 gallon sump and that us where my overflow drains in and the water level never changes there. I can't fit an in so skimmer so hang on is the way I have to go.. However, I'm not hanging it on my dt it's going outside the sump with the pump and output in only! The next prob is I only have 23" of clearance in my stand... So any help would be greatt!!!!!!!!!!!! Please

 

[jerryvan]

Hello--I have a css 65 on my 65 gal. I have no sump so it is a hang on. As far as I am comcerned it works great lots of dark yuck BUT it has overflowed a few times. I drilled the cup and now have it draining into a container underneath. Good so far. I had a Tunze 9015 before on my 120 and the CSS 65 made way more yuck than the Tunze. Just my opinion-----Jerry

 

[DTI 1501]

stay away from coralife they are garbage deltec has a good hang on the back . Look at salt water connection they are made in canada and work great have insump or external and shipping and price are reasonable.

 

[Krazykarl]

Prior to the last post I opted to give coralife a chance as I hear the new model of their skimmers is much better without all the modding. I too, I'm sure, will secum to the "I wasted my money the first time on a skimmer" attitude but I'm hoping I dont. It was cheap and I think it will serve it's purpose...

 

[Blob-79]

i use a coralife, it works good enouph for me.

 

[Seggsy]

Any chance you can upgrade the sump?  Maybe put a 20 or 30 under there?  Grab a used empty tank for next to nothing.