charzar-g

Hey everyone - I don't have a sump, so a protein skimmer i'm assuming has a narrower choice when i'm buying one. At first I was thinking just a hang on the back, becuase this is the one I knew definatly I didn't need a sump for.
Then I went into the LFS - and the lady suggested that another cheaper type was actually better (I cna't remebre the name sorry) And then she suggested a protein skimmer/external filter in one by AquaOne (Something like Marissa or masina - I kept hearing mixed reveiws about it). I have an AquaOne tank - but because i got it off ebay - its really old one they don't make anymore, and the cupboards are roughly 40cm along each (there are four) And i didn't think an external filtre or protein skimmer would fit under here.. I'm really lost.... Any help?
Has anyone had this protein/ex.filter from aqua one?
Anyone had a good hang on back one?
Anyone want to suggest another method I could attach a protein skimmer?
Can you get 'in the hood' protein skimmers (I do have a filter in the hood but it doesn't seem to do anything much)

Malinois1

Ramora C Skimmer. They have the hang on back kind, which is what I have. All thats required is to empty the cup once or twice a week depending on how much is skimmed.

charzar-g

And you have no sump? Have you ever had any other hang on the back ones?

ATP

I've used coralife super skimmer HOB. They're ok. I don't like HOB personally, but not because they don't work. It's just that I hate seeing equipments. They're to tall and you can't put them if you have a canopy. Unless it's as high as a MH canopy, but that would probably be bad for the skimmers plastic.

Malinois1

No I do not have a Sump. Currently I have no room for one. I'm running a 65 gallon FOWLR tank. When I upgrade I plan on doing a Sump. I like my Ramora C HOB alot though.

charzar-g

okay thanks guys