which skimmer

Hi guys..
I been having problems with my tmc v2 1000 skimmer.
So looking to get new one BUT not sure which 1 was looking at the red sea c skim 1800..
Or is there any other 1 which is better then the RED SEA??


Thanks

 

Have you tried doing a search for skimmers. I know there are several threads going around right now about skimmers as well.

For starters we need to know what size your tank is, your bioload, if you will be putting it in a sump or if it will HOB?

Here are some threads for you:

http://www.3reef.com/forums/protein-skimmers/affordable-protein-skimmer-127382.html
http://www.3reef.com/forums/general-reef-topics/whats-good-hob-protein-skimmer-127422.html
http://www.3reef.com/forums/protein...-gallons-quiet-around-100-dollars-127474.html
http://www.3reef.com/forums/protein-skimmers/whats-best-skimmer-127221.html

 

My tank in 75g with a 20g sump. so yeah the skimmer will be going in the sump.
What do you by bioload..
sorry about the dumb question...

 

Bioload in short is the wast products given off by the live stuff in your tank. So, I guess what I am asking is what kind and size fish do you have and what corals.

 

Oh at the moment I just have 5fish about a inch or smaller, I have just over 30kg of live rock will be adding another 20kg. and I have 1 red monti coral, green trumpet coral,Cladiella coral. a few snails and cleaner shrimp.....

 

The skimmer itself doesn't "go bad" unless something broke. The air/water mixing system (whichever type it may be) might need cleaning or the pump may need to be replaced, but either way would be a lot cheaper than buying a whole new skimmer because of deteriating performance.

 

I know what you mean its been in my sump for the past 3-4months and has made BULLS**T tbh I changed my pump aswell to a eheim 3000 from rio2500..
and its making Zilch... So which 1 do I go for?

 

Are you having problems with nuisance algae or keeping your nutrient levels in check? The skimmer can only remove DOCs that are being produced by your system. If there is nothing for it to remove from your water, then it won't produce skimmate.

Also, if you're using carbon with a light bioload your skimmer won't do much as carbon is more efficient at removing DOCs.

 

its been in my sump and I am feeding the fish everyday And I have abit of live stock in there so it has got to make some skimmate...

 

You didn't answer my questions- are you having problems with nuisance algae or keeping your nutrient levels in check, and are you using carbon with a light bioload?

You should be able to adjust it to wet-skim if that will make you feel better, but you'll be dumping more water than anything. If that doesn't work with that unit, you can spend your money on a different model that will allow it.