New skimmer

defugium · Dec 17, 2013

I'm looking for a new skimmer that I can set up an not have to mess with for a long period of time so when I go out of town I don't need to have someone empty the container ect. I have a 70g mix reef fully stocked right now I have an aqua medic turbo that works good but after about 48 it gets dirty an doesn't work too well. Any suggestions?

Eienna · Dec 17, 2013

I hear the SWC skimmers work well and are pretty much set-and-forget. Can't argue with the price range, either (at least on amazon.com...)

defugium · Dec 17, 2013

Thanks I'm looking into that

NanaReefer · Dec 17, 2013

In sump or HOB?

defugium · Dec 17, 2013

In sump

nwkermit · Dec 17, 2013

Bubble Magus I have a curve 9 on my 105. Works amazing.

Reefing Madness · Dec 17, 2013

What you want to look for then is one that you can get a self cleaning head with it. That way it doesn' gunk up on you over a period of time.
Reef Octopus Self Cleaning Heads
self cleaning head

defugium · Dec 17, 2013

Reefing Madness said:
What you want to look for then is one that you can get a self cleaning head with it. That way it doesn' gunk up on you over a period of time.
Reef Octopus Self Cleaning Heads
self cleaning head

Nice! Have you used one before?

NanaReefer · Dec 18, 2013

My only complaint with my BH-1000. The neck/head gets all gunked up. Leaving me to clean it every other day

navila06 · Dec 18, 2013

I have a swc, they really are set and forget. great price too.

Eienna said:
I hear the SWC skimmers work well and are pretty much set-and-forget. Can't argue with the price range, either (at least on amazon.com...)

defugium · Dec 18, 2013

How often do you need to clean it?

navila06 · Dec 18, 2013

I clean the skimmer cup once a week will be longer if I'd hook up a tube to the skimmer cup drain, and the whole skimmer thoroughly every 6-8 months.

defugium said:
How often do you need to clean it?

Reefing Madness · Dec 18, 2013

I have not used a self cleaning head before, we gotta find someone who has, thats the only way your going to get away with not having to do it yourself once a week, with no matter what skimmer you get. They all will gunk up in a few days time, and need cleaned out at least once a week, in order to work properly.