Best skimmer for a 90

[Marcus K]

I have been interested in upgrading my Seaclone skimmer but I dont want to buy another that does not work very well and hard to set up. Any suggestions as to what would be the best for my 90gal? How do you have yours set up? Can the return from sump be run through the skimmer or would it have to be run off a seperate pump?

I have a 90 gal with a Ammiracle sump with a Rio 2500 as a return. The tank is not drilled so I am running the Ammiracle overflow. I think I have the overflow close to max volume as when the teeth on the skimmer box get algae the water level is close to tank level. I run the seaclone as a hang on in the sump, not alot of room in the sump with Rio and charcoal.

Thanks for any advice. I have been interested in the Agua C line.

Any one make skimmer?

Marcus

[AJ_77]

If you're jammed for space, AquaC makes a hang-on that gets good reviews:
http://www.jlaquatics.com/cgi-bin/sh...ogno=ps-acremp

I used an Aqua-Medic Turboflotor 1000 multi on my 90, and had really good results with it. It can be used as a hang-on as well but needs a lot more space than the Remora Pro.

There are some very handy guys around who make some awesome skimmers, but typically larger beckett-style units. I think Canadian Man did sell an AquaC knock-off a while back...

[Son Of Skyline]

If at all possible, I'd say get a nice beckett like a PM Bullet2 or Canreef skimmer. They absolutely blow away units like the Seaclone. IMO it's worth the extra effort to get one of these up and running, even if it means drilling your sump.

Just my opinion...

[reefburnaby]

Hi Marcus,

I run a Remora Pro with Mag 5 on my 90 gal. Its seems to work quite well and it has been running problem free. I just drop it in to the tank, plug in the power and clean the cup once a week. Keep in mind that my bioload is quite light (2 5" fish and 2 3" fish).


- Victor.

[Marcus K]

thanks everyone, I will have to ask for one from Santa. Wish me luck.