Skimmer Help!

adidas · #1 03-09-2006, 07:03 PM

I had a seaclone 100 and every maybe 2-3 weeks i had to cleanout the intake tube and the sponge filter as the production would slow down. I eventually got rid of the sponge as well.

atcguy · #2 03-09-2006, 07:10 PM

get rid of the sponge , how about the skimmer, !!! I had one as my first skimmer, today I know you cant cheap out on skimming, Have a euroreef now and have never looked back.!! I also had a prism pro. Cheap skimmers dont compare!!

OCDP · #3 03-09-2006, 07:17 PM

As others recommended.. I'll do the same.. I think the sponge should go too. And well since it's been mentioned, the whole darn thing

No, just kidding. But definitely consider it.. as skimmers are the #1 for reefs IMHO.

Remoras are cheap(ish) and very effective . (IME)

adidas · #4 03-09-2006, 07:29 PM

The seaclone actually works ok, If you thoroughly clean it every week or two. But that is a PITA.

J Feez · #5 03-09-2006, 09:40 PM

You know I've never heard a good thing about a Sea Clone. Even when I was buying it on boxing day, I thought I heard someone say "Oh no, he's buying a Sea Clone!". I don't think the air intake is clogged, but I'll have to do a more thorough check of it and I'll get rid of the sponge as well.

What sort of price range would I be looking at for the Skimmers mentioned above?

TheReefGeek · #6 03-09-2006, 09:44 PM

Are you running a sump? If so check out ASM, they are same design and Euroreef but cheaper materials and cheaper price tag.

Otherwise Aqua C Remora or CPR BakPak II would be good hang-on models.

J Feez · #7 03-09-2006, 09:47 PM

Unfortunately I don't have a sump. That's on the list as well though. Can those hang off the back models be put in a sump?

adidas · #8 03-09-2006, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Feez

I don't think the air intake is clogged

when i had the seaclone it wasnt the air intake that was clogged, it was the pipe from the powerhead to the skimmer I had to use a pipe cleaner every 2 weeks.