skimmer thoughts

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by transam97, Sep 4, 2012.

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  1. transam97

    transam97 Astrea Snail

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    What is a good skimmer for a 55 fowlr tank?
     
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  2. FatBastad

    FatBastad Zoanthid

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    hang on or Sump skimmer?
     
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  3. transam97

    transam97 Astrea Snail

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    Hang on I currently don't have a sump
     
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  4. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    My preference is Reef Octopus
    a BH100 or a BH1000 F depending on bioload considerations for the future

    you could also look at the Remora Pro - which I have no experience of, but it does get a lot of good reviews

    also Aqua Max 1 - I do have experience of this model and its not a bad skimmer IMO

    Steve
     
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  5. FatBastad

    FatBastad Zoanthid

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    I concur, Steve nailed it. Remora/Remora Pro or the R.Octopus BH series
     
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  6. 55gfowlr

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    Keep one general rule, whatever the manufacture says for gallon specs, get yourself one that's twice the size rating than your tank holds.
     
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  7. transam97

    transam97 Astrea Snail

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    Any thoughts on the marinland seaclone 100 its more in my price range
     
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  8. Ehnohsee

    Ehnohsee Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Dont get a seaclone
     
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  9. transam97

    transam97 Astrea Snail

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    Could you state any reason why the reviews seem pretty good on the seaclone
     
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