Thinking of getting back into the hobby: All in one tanks, are there good skimmers?

Mekong · 06/23/2018, 12:38 PM

I had to take down my tanks and sell because of a move. I am now settled and wanting to get back into the hobby. My prior tank turned into a monster of a project with a 80g reef, 40g sump, and 55g fuge.

I want to keep things simple this time and am wondering about all in one tanks. Are there any skimmers that are actually good that fit in the return section of tanks like JBJ/InnovativeMarine/Colbat?

I ask because a decade ago I started with a remora pro, and it really kind of sucked. It was loud and didn't skim out that much . I upgraded to a drilled tank and got a real skimmer and there was a huge difference. Have things improved to have a good skimmer that could fit in one of these tank built in sump?

Leahfish · 06/25/2018, 12:09 AM

I have seen a lot of Tunze 9002-9004's (I believe those are the models) used for the IM Tanks. IM also makes a skimmer with mixed reviews.

Aquavaj · 06/26/2018, 09:14 AM

I have a tunze 9002 that had the airline modded by the previous owner. It was dry for the 2yr I got out of the hobby and I'm breaking it in for about 2 weeks now. It was always a bit inconsistent where it may run fine for a few days and out of the blue it'll overflow.

The housing is slim but the collection cup is much bigger so it may stick above the top on smaller tanks. My compartments are 4" wide so the cup fits inside and barely visible.

I heard the HOB skimmers work a lot better though.

coryjac0b · 06/28/2018, 08:05 AM

I have a JBJ rimless 30 that has been up for about 6 months. I love the tank. I run a tunze 9004 dc in the left chamber. It fits in there with little room to spare, but it performs great and it's quiet.

06/23/2018, 12:38 PM	#1
Mekong Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: AL Posts: 1,539	Thinking of getting back into the hobby: All in one tanks, are there good skimmers? I had to take down my tanks and sell because of a move. I am now settled and wanting to get back into the hobby. My prior tank turned into a monster of a project with a 80g reef, 40g sump, and 55g fuge. I want to keep things simple this time and am wondering about all in one tanks. Are there any skimmers that are actually good that fit in the return section of tanks like JBJ/InnovativeMarine/Colbat? I ask because a decade ago I started with a remora pro, and it really kind of sucked. It was loud and didn't skim out that much . I upgraded to a drilled tank and got a real skimmer and there was a huge difference. Have things improved to have a good skimmer that could fit in one of these tank built in sump? __________________ _________________________ Current Tank Info: 90g Reef from 2004-2013. Last edited by Mekong; 06/23/2018 at 01:04 PM.

06/25/2018, 12:09 AM	#2
Leahfish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 4	I have seen a lot of Tunze 9002-9004's (I believe those are the models) used for the IM Tanks. IM also makes a skimmer with mixed reviews.

06/26/2018, 09:14 AM	#3
Aquavaj Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 132	I have a tunze 9002 that had the airline modded by the previous owner. It was dry for the 2yr I got out of the hobby and I'm breaking it in for about 2 weeks now. It was always a bit inconsistent where it may run fine for a few days and out of the blue it'll overflow. The housing is slim but the collection cup is much bigger so it may stick above the top on smaller tanks. My compartments are 4" wide so the cup fits inside and barely visible. I heard the HOB skimmers work a lot better though.

06/28/2018, 08:05 AM	#4
coryjac0b Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 823	I have a JBJ rimless 30 that has been up for about 6 months. I love the tank. I run a tunze 9004 dc in the left chamber. It fits in there with little room to spare, but it performs great and it's quiet.