Im looking for a good affordable skimmer

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by oresto, Apr 9, 2009.

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  1. oresto

    oresto Astrea Snail

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    Ok experts. I need a few names and or models of protein skimmer that are good and wont break my bank. What will be a good skimmer, that doesnt create too much nmicrobubbles for arond $100
     
    oresto, Apr 9, 2009
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  2. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    what size tank?
     
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  3. highdesertreef

    highdesertreef Flamingo Tongue

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  4. TROYBOY84

    TROYBOY84 Feather Duster

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    I have the marineland in sump skimmer, you can find it on ebay for around $150.
     
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  5. JBL

    JBL Sea Dragon

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    I just bought a Coralife for a 65 gallon for my 30. First night, its pulling stuff out. Some say good, some say bad about the Coralife, but for 103.00, Its doing its job, and fit my budget.
    Oh, and it comes with a pump.
     
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  6. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    Coralife all the way--You can get great deals on e-bay--make sure it is the needle wheel version
     
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  7. medhatreefguy

    medhatreefguy Fire Worm

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    Coralife is a good skimmer, it's just a little touchy when it comes to setting it and unfortunately the result could be flooding. I have one on my RSM and I love it, just be careful if you are using it as a HOB because it has been known to flood and you could have a mess on your hands..
     
    medhatreefguy, Apr 10, 2009
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  8. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    Mmy Coralife never leaked (thank goodness), but I did get saltcreep down the length of the skimmer when I didn't tighten it down all the way. I'm probably going to post it in the classifieds soon. I just need to make sure I have all the parts first. :)
     
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  9. reefer Bob

    reefer Bob Montipora Digitata

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    Add on a tube for overflow into a milkjug. But is a good skimmer for the money.
     
    reefer Bob, Apr 10, 2009
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  10. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    What do you have? What size tank? Do you want in-sump or HOB? More info please.
     
    Peredhil, Apr 10, 2009
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