Cheap but not too cheap

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by giopimentel, Aug 9, 2005.

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  1. giopimentel

    giopimentel Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Hey just wondering what kind of skimmer you guys recommend. I have a 36 bow front(Fish only tank). I dont want to spend too much bit i dont want anything thats not worth buying.
     
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  3. billy31422

    billy31422 Feather Duster

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    billy31422 Feather Duster

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    i see from another thread that u do have or are going to have a sump. a lot of people dont like the seaclone but i have used one that worked great for me. the trick is it has to have the water level exactly the same all the time or it is impossible to get adjusted. but for the size tank u have i think everyone will agree that the aqua c remora or urchin is the best of the cheaper skimmers.
     
  5. Jay

    Jay Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    I like my aquac skimmer

    Jay
     
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    APC Gigas Clam

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    I have a seaclone on a 40 gallon stretch hex. I think it is great.
     
  7. Covey

    Covey Scooter Blennie

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    Try the new Coralife Skimmer the smaller one is rated to a 65g. It will run you around $89 mailorder. I owned a seaclone and can tell you you would be much happier with the Coralife. It is a needle wheel skimmer and a whole lot more consient than the seaclone for like $30 more.
     
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    Covey Scooter Blennie

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    00nothing Astrea Snail

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    Coralife Super Skimmer great skimmer for the money lots of good reviews on them apparently the 65 has a prob with leaking at the vavle (non issue for insump) but is easily fixed using a variety of easy mods