Seaclone 100 protein skimmer question

[swhastan]

Hi, guys
I am setting up new 75G tank. I've already got a used seaclone 100 protein
skimmer today, but it's definitely not enough for a coral setup. So, I am
thinking about using Rio 1700 UL pump(642GPH) instead of a default maxi-jet
1200 powerhead(295GPH). Do you think whether it improves the performance of
the protein skimmer alot or not?

Thanks,
SW

[Billy]

"swhastan" > wrote in message
...
| Hi, guys
| I am setting up new 75G tank. I've already got a used seaclone 100
protein
| skimmer today, but it's definitely not enough for a coral setup.
So, I am
| thinking about using Rio 1700 UL pump(642GPH) instead of a default
maxi-jet
| 1200 powerhead(295GPH). Do you think whether it improves the
performance of
| the protein skimmer alot or not?
|
| Thanks,
| SW
|
|

Yes, upgrading the pump is one way to improve the performance of
these units. There are many modifications you can do if you can't
afford a better skimmer, because, I'm sorry to say, the seaclones
just don't make the grade, and I'm speaking from experience here. Do
a search for "seaclone mods" and\or other keywords that are similar.
There are things like shortening the riser tube, adding airstones....
http://www.ultimatereef.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=21634


billy

[Rick]

The Seaclone 100 is a good skimmer for a samll tank, I use one on my
small tank. I think a better pump on a Seaclone may increase getting
more DOC, but wont make much difference with the eco system. Just
make sure you are using a good airstone- I use the wooden ones they
make billions of micro bubbles

Do yourself a favor when you are ready to make a purchase and go out
and get a Backpac skimmer. ($100-$150.00) I have one on my 55 gal and
it works great. If you have a sump use the euroreef skimmer.

[Billy]

"Rick" > wrote in message
om...
| The Seaclone 100 is a good skimmer for a samll tank, I use one on
my
| small tank. I think a better pump on a Seaclone may increase
getting
| more DOC, but wont make much difference with the eco system. Just
| make sure you are using a good airstone- I use the wooden ones
they
| make billions of micro bubbles

Seaclone skimmers do not use airstones, at least not by default. You
can add one, it's one of the common mods.