[electrikvibe]

I have a 40 gallon Sea Clear system II aquarium that I've just set up a few weeks ago. I would like to begin setting this up as a reef aquarium, but I no longer have the protein skimmer that the system came with when I first got it a long time ago. Since the space for the skimmer in the rear tank filtration system is small, I need a skimmer that is small and can hang on the outside of the tank. I found a protein skimmer that is cheap and wondering whether it will work, since my tank is so small. Here's the link: Aquarium Systems Visi-Jet-PS Protein Skimmer #PS100

Please let me know if there are any other options for my aquarium.

Thanks!

[glampka]

I wouldn't buy it. They are not that good. Take a look at AquaC - they have a number of HOB skimmers & they are very good. Price however will be another issue. There are 2 pieces of equipment you don't want to skimp on - your skimmer & your lights. A Bak Pak 2 is another good choice

[NATIVEVAMAN]

One would think that after all the bad press that visi jet gets it would fix that thing.So much for paying attention to the consumer.

[electrikvibe]

The issue that I have is that the rear of the aquarium if actually a filteration system. It is possible to hang a skimmer if the part that hangs onto the aquarium is small, but too much power from the outward pumping tube may cause spillage over the side of the aquarium. I really wish that there was a skimer with more downward pumping and that disperses water pressure a bit smoother.

[electrikvibe]

I found a replacement for the Sea Clear System II Skimmer, specifically. It is made by Venturi, who I don't know much about. It's probably not the greatest skimmer in the world, but if I'm doing regular maintenance on the aquarium do you think it will suffice?

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