I have a problem! Please help.

tony_3a · #1 05-25-2010, 04:38 AM

Ok so i have a big problem. I kind of just jumped into saltwater and fish in general so needless to say i did not plan nearly enough if at all. I bought the fluval osaka 260(was going to do fresh but at last minute wanted to do salt) So i went back to the lfs(pet lovers abbotsford) and for my 70 gallon tank he was nice enough to sell me the seaclone 150. So that thing is completely useless.

So here i get to the problem. I am not able to put a sump into this tank, it seems nearly impossible. So i am going to need a lot better hang on skimmer for this tank, ive done a fair bit of reading and it seems that one of the best skimmers for the cost is the Aqua c Remora Pro. I think this thursday im going to drive into jl and buy it. If anyone knows anywhere better please let me know. Also i have a couple fish in the tank and i cannot get the stupid seaclone to do anything at all.

Or if u have any ideas on what i can do it would be greatly appreciated because i really screwed up and went way to quick with such little planning.

I would also be interested in buying a good used hang on skimmer if any of you have one.

Ps im stuck with the tank as well, inless anyone would wanna buy it off me for fresh water!(500).

Madreefer · #2 05-25-2010, 04:46 AM

Have you done a search in the clasified section on this site? You may be able to find a skimmer here. Well your right about the Seaclone. If you do get the Aqua Remora take note that it is a little loud. Good luck. I would stay away from any LFS that pushes a Seaclone.

reefwars · #3 05-25-2010, 04:49 AM

haha seaclones are junk lol i gave mine away ...good riddance lol

tony_3a · #4 05-25-2010, 04:53 AM

I know im not very pleased with the seaclone or getting sold it. Anyways i did look through classified and i could not find any hang on skimmer. Maybe im blind? I dont know i am just quite annoyed.

naesco · #5 05-25-2010, 04:52 AM

Quite frankly, I would start again.
Sell the tank to a freshwater guy and wait until you get a great deal on a used complete setup.
In the mean time read everything you can and ask questions here.
wetwebmedia.com is an excellent on-line site.The Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Robert Fenner in one of the best fish books.

BTW, remove the Seaclone and return it to the LFS for a credit. Be polite but firm.

tony_3a · #6 05-25-2010, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naesco

Quite frankly, I would start again.
Sell the tank to a freshwater guy and wait until you get a great deal on a used complete setup.
In the mean time read everything you can and ask questions here.
wetwebmedia.com is an excellent on-line site.
The Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Robert Fenner in one of the best fish books.

I would love to start over but i also have bought 60 pounds of live rock which is about 300+ and it would go to waste.

tony_3a · #7 05-25-2010, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naesco

Quite frankly, I would start again.
Sell the tank to a freshwater guy and wait until you get a great deal on a used complete setup.
In the mean time read everything you can and ask questions here.
wetwebmedia.com is an excellent on-line site.The Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Robert Fenner in one of the best fish books.

BTW, remove the Seaclone and return it to the LFS for a credit. Be polite but firm.

He wont let me return it because it is used. Im very upset about this what a waste of $150

ElGuappo · #8 05-25-2010, 05:08 AM

Ask around people here are always happy to let you know who is worth dealing with in your city.

IF it were me..... i would start all over like suggested. however if i decided to use that tank i would get an external overflow and sump it. I have been looking for a good hang on skimmer for a 50g for 2 years and have tried 3 or 4 now only to be disapointed. finally bought a complete setup from the used section here, and i will never go sumpless again.

Lego · #9 05-25-2010, 05:21 AM

why wouldn't you just return it? Or did you use it already?

I used an external over flow for a long time. Worked fine... just do the maintance on it and it will be flawless.

RIPTANK · #10 05-25-2010, 05:34 AM

You don't need to start over. The Osaka 260 is a beautiful tank and can be used for saltwater as many have done. You can put a sump beside your tank and purchase an eshopp overflow box (the PF-800 is the size you need). I would strongly recommend you also buy an aqualifter pump made by Tom (approx. $20) in case of a syphon break. The overflow boxes are very safe so long as you get an aqualifter pump and avoid buying snails. I personally wouldn't waste my money on a hang on skimmer because they just don't seem to skim anywhere near as good as a skimmer in a sump with an overflow. Let's face it... You're not gonna get jack sqaut for your Fluval Osaka 260 on the private market and will have to fork out a bundle more for a drilled tank and stand that won't even look anywhere near as nice as the Osaka. Put the money towards a good quality skimmer instead. If you need any pointers I'll be happy to help you out with some pics of a similar set up. Cheers!