skimmers

[SABOB]

Wondering what skimmer would anyone recommend for a 55 gallon FOWLR

 

[crage34]

the general consensus here most always seems to be the aqua-c remora hob type skimmer...but there are also several ppl that stand by the cpr-bakpak2 which is also hob type, which i myself am looking at probably buying

 

[pecan2phat]

Remora will out perform the Bak Pak 2, but it is also about 50% more in price. CPR Bak Pak 2 would still be better than the Prizm or Sea Clone though.

If anyone is interested, I have a lightly used 6-7 month old Bak Pak 2 (not the R) for $75 + shipping. It was used in a FO tank so there is no coraline or calcium buildup, relatively clean unit.

 

[Oafboy182]

I had a sea clone going for 2 monthes and could never get it to do anything. It was way to touchy. So I bought the Aqua-C. Super easy, hang on back, plug in pump, and away she goes. Works awsome with no adjusting at all. All I do is rinse out the collection cup every couple of days. This is one a 29gal by the way, but a friend has it on a 55 and it works great.

 

[Bearfan]

I've got a Kent Nautilus TE and it does great! It's an in-sump skimmer, though, and I think a lot of people around here use HOB types.

 

[captivereefs]

A remora Pro would be perfect!

 

[stresco]

I just ordered an Aqua-c EV-180 to replace my CPR BackPack II in sump skimmer for my 55gal Reef. I dont think the CPR does enough for me. The EV can be mounted in sump or out depending on your setup. I personally dont like to have anything hanging off the back of my tank. I just wish i could get rid of all the wires.

 

[pecan2phat]

Wow stresco,
that's what I would say: "can you supersize that please"......

As Martha might say, oversizing is a "good thing"!