Skimmer for 30g which?

Acezwild · Oct 27, 2009

So im looking to have a 20g+ and 10g sump which skimmer would be best...thanks

Hahnmeister · Oct 27, 2009

Unless you have a Calcium reactor, some system like Zeovit/Prodibio/etc, or you plan on stuffing that tank with fish somehow (usually not very common with tanks under about 50g unless you opt for very small fish), a skimmer might not serve your needs as well as just doing about 10 gallons worth of water changes every week.

Acezwild · Oct 29, 2009

not the answer im looking for but thanks. I want a skimmer model recommendation

sleeper · Oct 29, 2009

I have been happy with my AquaC Remora PRO but its on a 55g, I have never heard bad things about this brand of small skimmers. Im sure others will chime in.

Acezwild · Oct 29, 2009

sleeper said:
I have been happy with my AquaC Remora PRO but its on a 55g, I have never heard bad things about this brand of small skimmers. Im sure others will chime in.

I had the same skimmer on my old 29g and thought it was alright i know theres a much better 1 but cant think of which it was

JR's Reef · Oct 29, 2009

I think on a tank that size the tunze skimmer would work

subielover · Oct 29, 2009

I am running a Warner Marine skimmer on my 40 breeder and it kicks butt. I personally run the H2 HOB version, but I don't think you could go wrong with any Warner Marine skimmers. The H1, would probably be perfect size for your set-up. Are you looking for a HOB or a in-sump? I don't know the dimensions of a 10 gallon but can't imagine you could fit too big of a skimmer in there. Also a Tunze would probably suit your needs for a bit less coin as well.

Acezwild · Oct 29, 2009

yea preferably in sump. Thanks for the input I will look into these skimmer for sure

gilmour01 · Oct 29, 2009

tunze should work out great

Bio-nut · Oct 29, 2009

I am running A tunze on my 24 gal + 5 gal sump and it pulls skimmate like this!

Acezwild · Oct 29, 2009

thanks for sharing man thats exactly what im going to shot for

luke33 · Oct 30, 2009

Id go with a bubble magnus NA6, cheap and would be more than enough.

stunreefer · Oct 30, 2009

luke33 said:
Id go with a bubble magnus NA6, cheap and would be more than enough.

Agreed, but way overkill on a 30, go for the Mini... unless you are feeding insane amounts!

I looked into both for my 20 gal display, which is all non-photosynthetic, so insane amounts of food go into this thing, and I'll still proly wind up with the Mini version.

What footprint are you working with?

luke33 · Oct 30, 2009

Its big for a 30g but the price is so cheap. It should work fine though. How many people expand from a 30g tank once they get the addictive blood flow going : )

stunreefer · Oct 30, 2009

Touche Luke

Do know anyone shipping the NA6 yet? CADlights is only doing pre-orders...

Honestly I would likely jump for the NA6 if I could get actual dimensions for the dang thing! CADlights sight has two different dimensions listed for them on their site, one would work in my sump, the other would not. When I called them they basically said, "Well the NA6 isn't available yet, and the Mini would rock worlds on your 20 gal (which I don't doubt, but bigger IS better!), so just get the Mini".

luke33 · Oct 30, 2009

Nuocean has them but is on vacation til Nov or something. There about the only one i know with stock at the moment.

ashton · Oct 30, 2009

I've been running the bubble magus nac6 for about 3 months now. Nuocean was where I bought my NAC6 from and I have no complaints about that skimmer especially for the price. Cant complain about $150 shipped for a good skimmer.

luke33 · Oct 30, 2009

I've ran there hot's for 6+ mths, tested some of there pw's. One pw for the mj1200 pulls 350lph at 12w. Pretty darn good. They work very well. Dont care to much for the colors though : )