is this skimmer any good?

typhoon hang-on skimmer
i found in a catalogue for 80 bucks
is this a good buy?

 

Do you have a link to it? Luna

 

Aquarium Protein Skimmers: Typhoon Hang On Skimmer
Don't know much about them as I am partial to Aqua C skimmers anyhow!
I would do some research as their are many different brands and styles of skimmer, from venturi to downdraft and some in between!

 

Forget it, I saw it. I dont know, never had it, maybe someone else has exp. with it. sorry Luna

 

thanks, my bf and i are just looking around at the moment. we're trying to hold off on it as long as possible because they are a bit pricey

 

How big is your tank? Luna

 

im willing to bet that skimmer is junk. just get a remora skimmer from the start and do it rite.

 

we have a 29 gallon tank

 

I don't actually have it, but when I researched my skimmer, I came across this one. The biggest problem was that it doesn't have a collection cup, you need to link a tube to a container outside of the skimmer. It also had problems with micro bubbles. These are personel choices, and if you don't care, I think it does a pretty good job. But remember, as you progress in this hobby, you will want better equipment. It's really up to you.

 

well i have 2 opinions about this,.....one depeding on what your keeping in the 29 (i know i am going to get alot of talk for this! but...) i dont even think you need a skimmer a weekly like 5 gallone water change would do the trick........but if you really wanted one for just a 29 gallon i am sure you could get something not pricey and rated for not too high. maybe an odyssea 75???? that would do the trick if you tune it in right.