Protein Skimmer

[FeedingFrenzy20]

i was wondering if any one could tell me anything about the Berlin Turbo Hang on Protein Skimmer

[captivereefs]

skip it they are not the best performing skimmers on the market. Go with a remora pro and you will be much happier in the long run.

[FeedingFrenzy20]

I am lookin for something that is rated for around 200 gallons so i need something a little bigger that will hang on

[loganj]

No matter what the gallon ratings are, the Remora Pro will skim circles around the Berlin. I've heard good things about the Turboflotors, but I have never used or sold one. You might look into one of those, but my choice would be the Remora Pro with a Mag 3.

[FeedingFrenzy20]

how high does the water leve in the tank need to be for the Remora Pro to work.

[FeedingFrenzy20]

what is the difference between one with the drain fitting and one with out.

[loganj]

The water would have to be within 3-4" of the top of the tank. Since most folks keep their tanks full, it's usually not a problem. However, if you wanted to run the water level lower, it would just be a matter of using a longer hose from the pump to the skimmer. The model with the drain fitting is designed to be used with a waste container. The drain is in the collection cup and will keep the cup from overflowing. IMO, this isn't a good idea because the skimmer should be cleaned long before the cup fills up.

[FeedingFrenzy20]

sweet thanks

[FeedingFrenzy20]

the skimmer will be going in my refugium and the water level is not all the way to the top that is y i was wondering. would u suggest to run it simultaneously with my seaclone 150.

[captivereefs]

water level is unimportant in the remora series. As long as the pump is under water you are fine. You can always extend the pump down a little with a piece of clear tubing. And as logan said the remoras really need a clean cup to work at 100%.

[loganj]

If you want an "in sump" model, go with the Urchin. It's just like the Remora, but it's made to sit in the sump. You won't need the Seaclone anymore .