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WizHuff
03/06/2003, 09:41 PM
I'm looking for recommendations on hang-on Protein Skimmers. My SeaClone (that I praised earlier) is leaking beyond repair.

I'm thinking of getting the Turboflotor 1000 Multi.

Thoughts? Personal experiences? Other suggestions?
Casino
03/06/2003, 09:59 PM
What size tank? Under 75g, remora with the MJ.
wishmaster
03/06/2003, 10:01 PM
With the hang on back skimmers most people choose the remora like Casino stated or the cpr back pac. I use the remora with the maxi jet1200 series pump. I think your best bet would be the remora.
WizHuff
03/06/2003, 10:04 PM
It's a 55 gallon tank.

Thanks for the other suggestions.

Does anyone here own a Turobflotor 1000 multi?
bmcelhinn
03/07/2003, 02:18 AM
anything but a prizm. POS
LX302
03/07/2003, 07:20 AM
Another vote for the Remora w/MJ. :)
jmccoll
03/07/2003, 07:22 AM
Checkout ebay. They have some nice skimmers for that size tank.
sideways
03/07/2003, 10:54 AM
I have the bak pak 2 on my 30 gallon and although I have limited experience with skimmers, this sucker pulls a lot of junk out of the water.
Faerytale
03/07/2003, 03:02 PM
Remora with MJ 1200, that's what I have on my 29 and i will buy another one for my 55 when it gets set up. HTH

Rosie
Drew_P
03/07/2003, 03:13 PM
I am a big fan of the cpr hang-on's for small tanks they are workhorses! I would highly reccomend it, its easy to operate, clean and understand. Great for the new hobbyist.

Drew_P :)
wishmaster
03/07/2003, 03:15 PM
Looks like they both work, Take your pick!:D
wayne_sreef
03/07/2003, 03:22 PM
I have a PM hot-1 on my 65 gal. it works great for more than a year now.
Cape Cod
03/08/2003, 10:05 AM
Just curious, I don't see any one mentioning a Red Sea Prizm. Does any one have any experiance with these, I have one because it is what my LFS recommended for my 55 gallon set up.]

It seems to work ok but I have no basis for comparison.
razzo
03/09/2003, 02:30 AM
I have a prizim, But I also have two other hangon filters with it. A Magnum and a skilter, The skilter is just a filter though, not the filter/simmer in one. Does fine for me.
norm
03/09/2003, 09:22 AM
Another vote for Remora!
skyedolphan
03/09/2003, 09:35 AM
i"ve had the prism for about a year now started on the 55 moved to the 75 and currently oin the 120 still researching for the best skimmer for HOT the 120..I have never had a problem with it and I change the collection every 2-3 days w/ lots of dk. brpwn/black smelly stuff.