good protein skimmer

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by ShaneZ, Jan 13, 2012.

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  1. ShaneZ

    ShaneZ Astrea Snail

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    Can anyone recommend a good protein skimmer for my 55g tank that I will also be able to transfer to a sump whenever I upgrade my setup?
     
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  3. AdamD

    AdamD Astrea Snail

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    i have a coralife super skimmer 220 i like it. It can be hang on or in sump. I used it on my 80 gal before and now im using it on my new 33 galon
     
  4. AdamD

    AdamD Astrea Snail

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    i have a coralife super skimmer 220 i like it. It can be hang on or in sump. I used it on my 80 gal before and now im using it on my new 33 gallon
     
  5. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    I like my BakPak by CPR.
     
  6. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    i have a coralife super skim 65 barely used i'll sell ya cheap! it worked great, it's just got alot of stuff that hangs in the tank that i thought looked ugly! But if you're gonna move it into a sump who cares! look em up! Mine was used about a month! i'll sell it to ya shipped for like $70! I can;t put a sump im or i'd keep it!
     
  7. AdamD

    AdamD Astrea Snail

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    i have a bakpack also that i used on a 45 gal that worked well
     
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  9. jtr38230

    jtr38230 Skunk Shrimp

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    I like my aqua medic it gets some nasty stuff out. had to clean the collection cup about 3 or 4 times a week tho..
     
  10. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    SC150- hands down, best skimmer for the $.
     
  11. silor

    silor Sea Dragon

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    +1 hands down
     
  12. txfan

    txfan Plankton

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    I thought this skimmer was in sump only?