Good protein skimmer for 55g tank?

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  1. Ladderman155

    Ladderman155 Astrea Snail

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    Good protein skimmer for a 55 gallon fowlr but want to move to reef eventually
     
    Ladderman155, Apr 20, 2011
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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  3. VooDoo

    VooDoo Fire Shrimp

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    yeah it also depends on your set up. are you doing a sump? or will it be HOB?
     
    VooDoo, Apr 23, 2011
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  4. alpha_03

    alpha_03 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Coralife 125G these are great low cost skimmers- and they work very well- In or out of tank.
     
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  5. jbraslins

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  6. Reeron

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    I'll 2nd that. You can find them used for around $100 (or slightly less).
     
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  7. VooDoo

    VooDoo Fire Shrimp

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    CPR also make great HOB skimmers
     
    VooDoo, Apr 24, 2011
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    i have a coralife 120 I have used as a backup. Skims really nice. Pulling dark stinky stuff within a day. In or out of sump is also nice.
     
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  10. Ladderman155

    Ladderman155 Astrea Snail

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    thanks for the help fellas.
     
    Ladderman155, Apr 24, 2011
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