Skimmer for 55 gallon

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  1. swizzle555

    swizzle555 Astrea Snail

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    What skimmer do you reccomend for a 55 gallon fowlr?
     
    swizzle555, Mar 3, 2012
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  2. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    I just use a CPR, HOB ..about 100 bucks..powered by a 1200 maxi jet..its hanging off my sump and handles my 90 very well.
    I empty it twice a week. : )
     
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  3. civiccars2003

    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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    Do you have a refugium or sump?
     
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  4. swizzle555

    swizzle555 Astrea Snail

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    No refugium or sump
     
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  5. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    well, looks like that's your next project ! LOL...but until then that CPR, HOB still applies.
     
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