Hang on skimmers

[Doug]

The only sump I have had leak, was a cheap poc, that cracked. Thats the last time I used some cheap glass sump.

I have seen hang on,s leak though. And its not cracking but overflow cups. Most of them are not sealed around the cup, although the high end skimmers are pretty close but can still leak. The better ones have overflow protection with the return tube, which is good as long as the water level does not reach the top of the skimmer body.

Has anyone looked at Lifereef,s hang on skimmer. Except for the pump in the water, very impressive looking. Shuts down in case of overflow, through the air intake.

If you find my Tunze 9010 review here, you would see I was very happy with it, except it sits in the tank. But skims excellent and is fool proof. NO OVERFLOWS.

[Myka]

What many people fail to understand also is that the ratings for skimmers are often very inaccurate. A cheaper skimmer will be rated for more gallons than an equal to it of a better brand. For example, a EuroReef RS-180 is comparable in performance to an ASM G4. The EuroReef RS-180 is rated for 180 gallons where the ASM G4 is rated for 350 gallons, and you will pay a lot more for a EuroReef that is rated for 350 gallons. The Bubble King Mini 160 is only rated for 50-100 gallons, and it will blow the pants off both the EuroReef RS-180 and the ASM G4 in performance if they were all put on the same size tank, but you will fork out over $1000 for it. Comparing skimmers (like comparing lighting) isn't as straight forward as most people think. Don't be fooled by the manufacturer's ratings.

[reef]

I found the Deltec mce 600 to be the best hang on skimmer, skims well and is very easy to set up and looks good on a tank

[Doug]

It is a very good skimmer but for $600, put on a decent sized collection cup and some type of "O" ring seal.