Turboflotor T1000 Protein Skimmer with Ocean Runner 2700 pump

Aqua Medic Turboflotor T1000 Protein Skimmer with Ocean Runner 2700 pump

I was planning on purchasing this skimmer, because it has the most postive reviews on their site. Reading the reviews though it seems I need another pump to feed water to this thing. Was wondering if anyone had one and new how to set this thing up.

 

I had that skimmer, they are pretty nice:
Turboflotor Multi - 3reef Reviews

That pump it comes with is all you need.

They have an updated model that you should take a look at. I think it has a couple improvements over this one.

 

thanks for replying. choosing a skimmer is hard.

I have a 75 gallon with maybe 135 pounds of live rock. 4-5 inches of live sand. and a pretty descent sized bioload. I want a heavy duty fill a cup up 3 times a day skimmer. MY budget is 300 bucks.

 

The new Turboflotor I was referring to is the Blue 3000 model:
http://www.3reef.com/forums/3reef-radar/turboflotor-blue-3000-skimmer-41641.html

 

found the new 1000 blue version on ebay it is more in my price range so I am shooting for that thanks for your help.

 

No problem. Post a review down the road!

 

Hey! I'm running 1000 Blue! It's a great device. Moreover, it's very easy to mod. Check my review: Turboflotor 1000 Blue - 3reef Reviews

Good luck!

 

Do you need to mod it, or have you found it to be satisfactory out of the box? I was thinking about changing skimmers as mine is OK but I think I could probably get more gunk than what I am out of the water. I like the fact you can hang it on the sump, would provide more usable space as mine is getting pretty packed.

 

You don't need to mod it to have it working in standard sump-design. In my case skimmer is simply totally outside the display tank and only pump is in filter compartment of my 45 gal. cube.

 

Rock on, I appreciate it. How's everything coming in the rebuild of your tank, by the way?