38 Gal Tank Skimmer

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  1. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    Hallo all, its been a while since i have been in the market for skimmers...i am in the process of developing a 38gal shortened cubish tank...the tank will prolly have a 10-20 gal sump and i am wondering what skimmer would be good for the job...thanks everyone


    I have a bak-pak2 skimmer and i love it...but i dont need a hang on one anymore..so.. :)
     
    Bruce, Jan 25, 2006
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  2. Black_Raven

    Black_Raven Scooter Blennie

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    Urchin pro by Aqua C with a mag 5 or Rio 1700 pump instead of the mag 3 or Rio 1400. Its a nice compact skimmer thats basically set and forget. Its rated for 40-120g.
     
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  3. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    Very cool,

    Also will anyone 2nd me idea that 280w of lights would be more than enough for this tank? i am looking at the outer orbit which is 1x 150 10,000k HQI and 2 460/420 actinics 65W i think...i would put this 8-10" above the water because i really dont want to get a chiller...:)
     
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  4. kb.bear

    kb.bear Peppermint Shrimp

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    kb.bear, Jan 25, 2006
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