Need some skimmer recommendations

jason2459 · Jan 25, 2017

mcarroll said:
You might simply be unaware of skimmer marketing, which is a good thing! (I'm not sure why you or anyone would be so eager to be a part of said marketing since it amount to lies. LOL)

What you added to the thread was a picture of a very dirty skimmer that just needs a cleaning. I'm not sure there's anything to gain by making more out of it than that.

How long do you typically go between cleanings and how long was that pic?

BTW, I'm still glad you're enjoying your skimmer.

(In case anyone is taking notes: dirty skimmers do not pull as much gunk as a clean skimmer...this is the major reason why ease of use is one of the main factors to consider when buying a skimmer. If cleaning is difficult, it won't get done.)

Umm... I guess I'm wasting my time talking with you if you don't read what I've posted. The skimmer review thread I linked to answers those questions. And if anyone were to follow the threads I've opened or posted would totally know I'm skeptical of ALL marketing and claims and like to test them out.

jason2459 · Jan 25, 2017

And to the OP, I do not run a skimmer on my 20 gallon long mantis tank. I don't use any kind of filters or media. Just a basic weekly water change. It is filled with soft corals so take that for what it's worth. I would have no idea what it takes to run a nano with a bunch of sps in it. That seems like it would be harder then a bigger tank would be to control.

Zack K · Jan 25, 2017

If you really wanted a skimmer I would go with something from bubble magus. Love their skimmers and they do an excellent job.

Velcro · Jan 25, 2017

I just switched to a lifereef and it's pulling out a lot more stuff than my reef octopus SRO1000 was.

Benders Bay · Jan 25, 2017

I own a seafood restaurant on Borneo I installed a skimmer on the Prawn system and dropped the fatality rate from 80% to 30 %

Benders Bay · Jan 25, 2017

Benders Bay said:
I own a seafood restaurant on Borneo I installed a skimmer on the Prawn system and dropped the fatality rate from 80% to 30 %

WE use riverwater being 1/4 mile from South China sea

jason2459 · Jan 25, 2017

Benders Bay said:
I own a seafood restaurant on Borneo I installed a skimmer on the Prawn system and dropped the fatality rate from 80% to 30 %

That's pretty impressive. What is it about adding the skimmer do you attribute that reduced fatality rate to?

jason2459 · Jan 25, 2017

Benders Bay said:
WE use riverwater being 1/4 mile from South China sea

Salt/seawater or Brakish? What kind of skimmer was added?

mcarroll · Jan 27, 2017

In a commercial system stocking density is often through the roof, so I'd bet on aeration alone being the solution. I'd bet at least a nickel.

johanngh1977 · Jan 27, 2017

For that size...i like the esopps nano skimmer 110$

jason2459 · Jan 27, 2017

mcarroll said:
In a commercial system stocking density is often through the roof, so I'd bet on aeration alone being the solution. I'd bet at least a nickel.

Yes, it's a good guess. But I was hoping that he may have some input with some test data and get more information on the setup.