help a noob with a recommendation

Can anybody recommend a protein skimmer for a 29 gallon 19 inch tall tank. id like to spend less than 300. I currently have 2 hob filters and a useless biocube protein skimmer. I was thinking i would change to one hob filter and a good skimmer. Every weekend i change either 5 gallons or ten gallons of water . Or is two hob filters and my water changes enough. thanks for the help

 

Coralife 65 is commonly recommended skimmer for a 29g. That's what I will be getting. $115 from FS Aquatics, now on sale for $93.

Aquarium Protein Skimmers: Coralife Super Skimmer Needle Wheel Protein Skimmer

You could also try the CPR BalPak & I think Prizm is supposed to be a good brand as well.

I would go with a skimmer & a refugium, skip the HOB filters for a reef tank. Oh...is this a reef tank or a FOWLR?

 

AquaC Remora Protein Skimmer with Maxi-Jet 1200 Pump - AquaCave

the AquaC Remora might also be worth considering IMO

Well within budget and gets a lot of good reviews

Steve

 

it was a fowler but about two weeks ago i added 2 corals. thats why im trying to upgrade my filtration. Im about to checkout the skimmer u recommended. the price sounds good. I dont know about the refugium. Those sound complex and intimidating.

 

+1 on Steve's recommendation.

Hmm...are you testing for phosphates,calcium & magnesium, in addition to the regular tests of pH, NO2, NO3 & ammonia?

A constant level the first three will help keep corals in great health.

 

Im gonna order the aquac one on monday. thanks it seems to be what im looking for.

 

You should like it. I ran one for a while and it performed very well.