50 gal protein skimmer?

[picasso12]

I want to get a hang out the back skimmer for my 50 gallon ... I waas looking into the refug/skimmer hang ons..any out there that people like or dislike?

 

[Skimmy]

the only problem with those is that the skimmer on them is pretty worthless for a 50g.
there's so many good hob's out there now... i'll give ya a few links...
but really you would be better off getting an overflow box and sump for your tank.
it doesnt have to be fancy or expensive, just a rubbermaid container, or glass tank.
you can get an overflow box for cheap,
http://shop.aquatraders.com/Overflow-Box-s/29.htm

and then get a used return pump for less money, eheim 1250 would be a good choice.
you only want the water to go through the sump 3-5 times an hour, so something that pumps 150-250gph @ 4' of head is perfect for 50g.

as for skimmers, for cheap, the bubble magus nac6, nac7 and new SWC 120 and 160 cones are looking great and range in price from $150-250.

now for some HOB skimmer links;
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...oduct_Code=WM-H1&Category_Code=Warner-skimmer

http://www.marinesolutionsinc.com/c...MSO-BH-500L-Protein-Skimmer/product_info.html

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...roduct_Code=ES-PSK-100H&Category_Code=es-skim

 

[picasso12]

Ok, thank you all information helps a ton

 

[hernluis]

you could get a coralife super skimmer 65, buy your must do the mesh wheel mod to make it worthwhile

 

[roscoe]

OMG you did not reccomend a CSS. Might as well flush your money down the pooper already. Skimmy linked you to some nice skimmers for your application. Check those out.

 

[sandswhitson]

Agreed don't waste your money with the famous "super skimmer." Pure JUNK.

 

[vinny2261]

AquaC Remora is a pretty decent skimmer for that size tank. Fairly simple design. No venturi to get clogged up.....

 

[iroll253]

I wouldn't go with aqua c either at least the remora anyways. roscoe would agree. I used an aqua c ev180 and it works great. Just not the remora.

 

[vinny2261]

So the aqua c 180 is a hang on skimmer or a sump skimmer?

 

[roscoe]

What is your price range? The Aqua c 180 is a in sump or out of sump skimmer. Take a look at the skimmers Mark linked for you. You won't regret purchasing any of those skimmer. Aqua C skimmers are over priced for what they are, out dated, needs a high output pump to work decent and far behind the skimmers that are hitting the market right now. I've owned a remora and a 120 and hated both.