Hang on Skimmer

[jay1513]

I need advise on getting a hang-on skimmer for my 120g tank.

Thanks,
J.

 

[jackson6745]

Get a sump. There are no hang-ons strong enough for a 120gal. Do not believe manufacturer recommendations. Anyone can say their skimmer will skim up to a 200gal tank to sell their product.
If you really don't want to put in the effort, than I guess the best hang-on for your tank would be a Deltec MCE 600.

 

[ZANYMASTER]

Remora pros are good too.

 

[Killerdrgn]

Get more than 1 HOB skimmer

 

[bud]

I think the tunze are nice..I have a nano one.

 

[Pseudo]

Lifereef VS-24 HOB. Works up to 200 gallons and that is an acurate measure.

Kasei

 

[jay1513]

So, if I install two AquaC Remora Pro Hang-On Protein Skimmer it should be OK

 

[ZANYMASTER]

The pro is rated at 120g.Getting 2 will rob one skimmer of nutrients to suck in.Or..get a sump.

 

[jackson6745]

The pro is rated at 120g.Getting 2 will rob one skimmer of nutrients to suck in.Or..get a sump.

IME, I have run quite a few different combinations of skimmers at the same time, both will skim. There will be enough nutrients in a 120gal for both skimmers, especially since a single Remora pro cannot efficiently skim a 120gal tank (unless there are no fish).

to run 2 of these skimmers you will have to have 2 big pumps like mag 3 in the display or a big pump branched out. Either way it will detract from the look of the reef.

 

[jackson6745]

Lifereef VS-24 HOB. Works up to 200 gallons and that is an acurate measure.

Kasei

I don't know about 200gals but that looks a lot better than the Deltec, Aqua C, or any other hang on. I like how on the Life-reef website, they refer to other hang on skimmers at "Toys"

 

[cybermeez]

The TurboFlotor Multi is a good skimmer. I'm using it on my 120 and it's doing the job well. I have it in my sump, but it can also be used as a HOB. Any hang on is going to mean a rather larg pump in the display tank.

 

[jay1513]

What about Deltec MC500?