Skimmers?

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  1. Saltyfishluver

    Saltyfishluver Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    What are considered good quality skimmers ? that are not astronomical in price if possible i dont want to be cheap but try to be reasonable too. Thanks for any Help
     
    Saltyfishluver, May 13, 2011
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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    what size tank Saltyfishluver?

    do you have a sump or will you be looking for a skimmer that hangs on the back

    Steve
     
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  3. Gemini_2426

    Gemini_2426 Plankton

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    My preference is reef octopus, but as stated above.. whats your tank size, do you have a sump, do you need a HOB... so on and so forth.
     
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Eshopps have great prices and great equipment
     
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  5. threephase37

    threephase37 Fire Worm

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    +1 on reef octopus extreme, but as questioned above depends on your set up. Craigslist can be your friend on used equipment as there are many different quality brands of skimmers out there, PM, DEL-TECH, ESHOPPS, CORAL VUE (reef oct.), ect. Just stay away from sea clone as I had one at the start and complete junk IMO.
     
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