Is a skimmer an absolute must?

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by Kaianuanu, Mar 28, 2009.

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  1. Whisky Tango Foxtrot

    Whisky Tango Foxtrot Skunk Shrimp

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    Id recommend getting and Aqua C Remora with a maxijet 1200.. Awsome skimmer for the price! Im sorry if i came off a bit rude... no intention...
    Also i dont recall this bit of information given while reading, but no water changes during the cycle either!
    Best of luck
     
    Whisky Tango Foxtrot, Mar 28, 2009
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  2. Callahan

    Callahan Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I've heard good things about euro reef skimmers too. I'm checking them out, you should too, see what you think! :)
     
    Callahan, Mar 28, 2009
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  3. 10acrewoods

    10acrewoods Fire Goby

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    cheap skimmer is coral life skimmer I bought mine for less then 200 new. good luck
     
    10acrewoods, Mar 29, 2009
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  4. Aqualung

    Aqualung Stylophora

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    No problem! I use an AquaC, there is literally no adjustments, except for cup height. Literally a "plug in play" device. The other skimmer I was banking on was an Octopus.
     
    Aqualung, Mar 30, 2009
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  5. gfunk823

    gfunk823 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    i have had a 55 setup for a while now with no protien skimmer what so ever and its fine however it is still good to have one so no its not a must but i would ATLEAST buy a decent one like im doing today
     
    gfunk823, Mar 30, 2009
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  6. reef84

    reef84 Feather Duster

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    i have never went a day without running my skimmer
     
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  7. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    I believe with the fish you have or want, a skimmer is very important. The larger, predator type fish produce more waste and they are messy eaters. The trigger will get to be about 12" in length, a very big fish for a 55, especially considering that a standard 55 is only 13" wide. You may want to reconsider or as it grows try to upgrade or trade it in.
     
    GuitarMan89, Mar 30, 2009
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