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Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by eelgirl, Mar 1, 2012.

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  1. eelgirl

    eelgirl Feather Duster

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    Will a protein skimmer be enough or should I get an HOB? 29g with liverock and one snowflake eel
     
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  2. Bogalho89

    Bogalho89 Plankton

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    I would probably do a filter with no skimmer on a fish only. Just do a decent water change weekly.
     
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  3. eelgirl

    eelgirl Feather Duster

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    Cool thanks. Had the protein skimmer already thought it was worth a shot
     
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  4. eelgirl

    eelgirl Feather Duster

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    Oh will also be putting green star polyps in there
     
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  5. FatBastad

    FatBastad Zoanthid

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    The protein skimmer will extend the time between water changes...
     
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  6. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    I agree,and even a small hob would let you run mechanical and chemical filtration if needed.
     
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  7. chelseagrin

    chelseagrin Fire Goby

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    do a skimmer! those things are pigs, and in that size a tank they can crash it in no time without a skimmer, i am usually tepid when it comes to skimmers but in the case of eels they are so messy you really need one. i would also suggest upgrading to a 55 or 75 in some time, the eel will get much too large for that little setup.
     
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  8. Moray Eel

    Moray Eel Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I had a snowflake in a 30 by himself with one fluval canister filter. Never going to make that mistake again. You see snowflake eel are pigs they eat alot and are VERY messy. I went with out a protein Skimmer 7 months later there was so much algae you couldn't even see through the tank. Trust me my name says it all haha:)
     
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  9. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    And the HOB will be great for running carbon. I always use one just for carbon on my smaller tanks.

    Also, make sure you het a VERY tight fitting canopy. Reps are extreme escape artist, and nothing is creepier than a rogue moray slithering about your house.
     
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  10. eelgirl

    eelgirl Feather Duster

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    The 29g is temporary hes killed a few fish so he needs his own tank. Once I get the 125 all the fish and coral will go in there and he will be moved back into the 55

    Thanks for all the advice I will do both a skimmer and HOB
     
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