I have a problem! Please help.

[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.

[tony_3a]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[whatcaneyedo]

The least expensive hang on overflow from J&L is $125 + tax http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/of...300GPH%29.html

The last time I went to Speedy Glass and had a hole drilled I believe it cost me $20. Its less expensive to do things right the first time.

[Interior_Reef]

Originally Posted by whatcaneyedo

The least expensive hang on overflow from J&L is $125 + tax http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/of...300GPH%29.html

The last time I went to Speedy Glass and had a hole drilled I believe it cost me $20. Its less expensive to do things right the first time.

Actuallyt the Eshopps overflows are lower priced, and dont require an aqualifter to start the syphon after power outages.

the Es300 overflow is 69.99, and the 800 is 84.99 i believe

[BlueWorldAquatic]

You can still drill the tank if you like. Just have to make sure to the glass isn't tempered. You can easily ched by looking at the glass with a pair of polarized sunglasses.

If my memory is correct, Hagen only tempered the bottom sheet on tanks bigger than 90gal, you can easily drill the tank on the side glass.

Ken - BWA

[Ian]

Sorry to hear about your problems. I would take the PITA skimmmer back to the store and very nicely tell them that they sold you a piece of crap and that they where going to give you a refund or you would make a point of telling everyone willing to listen about the crap servise you got......this usually works.
As others have said get an external overflow and a sump and you will be much better off.
Good luck

[fishytime]

remora is a piece of crap too......really only one hang on skimmer worth buying.....deltec!