Hang on Skimmers

[supersmile]

So I have run into a big dilema. I previous bought a skimmer(less then a year ago) from CNC Marine (canadian) and it is now not working correctly(making a horrible noise) and it seems like they have gone out of business as they are nowhere to be found now. So I need to go and spend another $300-$500 to buy another one. What would you recommend? I am considering the Deltec. I want to go through a well known company as I don't want to get ripped off again!

[mike31154]

More info? What's making the noise? What's not working correctly? Could be an easy fix. Even though the manufacturer is now defunct, there's still a possibility of fixing it without necessarily having to spend big bucks on another skimmer. How was the performance before it starting giving you trouble?

[marie]

When the pump on gets noisy on mine (I have the same skimmer) it means its time to clean it. Which is a big pain in the butt and makes me want to throw the damn thing off my deck but it does fix the noise

[supersmile]

Yeah we thought the same thing so we cleaned it......now the whole motor sounds terrible. My husband tried taking it apart to fix it and nothing helped??? How long can my tank go without a skimmer? I am a little worried about that.

[Myka]

Originally Posted by supersmile

How long can my tank go without a skimmer? I am a little worried about that.

That depends on your bioload, and your other nutrient exports. If can't fix the skimmer, Deltec is a very good choice for hang on.

[supersmile]

I have a 44 gallon fish and coral tank. I have 6 fish. I don't want to cheap out on a skimmer. I am wondering if I should go with the 300 or 500 model? I wonder if I should buy it from J & L?