Small skimmer, need help to find out

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  1. dellyjoe

    dellyjoe Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    does anyone have any ideas on a skimmer for a 20g tank, i have not seen them go smaller then like for a 75g.

    and also if you know of a good brand i would love to look into your brand that you like.
     
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  2. rc_mcwaters3

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    I used an odyssea skimmer that was suposibly rated for a 75 gallon tank on my old 20 gallon it was overkill but it workedwell for the 25.oo it was bought for.

    aqua-c makes a good skimmer for that size tank, as well as bubble magus.

    I know there are a few other better quality skimmers than odyssea for a tank your size thats just my 2 cents HTH
     
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  3. dellyjoe

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    Thanks rc. I ask Becasue I will be getting a new. Furniture which I will be putting my cloths on one side and cutting out everything to put in my filter do everything can't be so big.
     
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  4. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    not a problem and the space in nanos is more of a hassle than anything else ;D

    after a heater, skimmer, reactor, ect. It was easyier for me to get a HOB fuge skimmer combo (cpr makes them and there are some cheeper ones on aquatrades that work just as well) worked great and gave me twice the interior tank space.
     
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  5. dellyjoe

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    Sry but what do you mean by HOB fuge?
     
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    Hang-on-back refugium. :)

    Personally, I don't run a skimmer, although I've never had a tank larger than 55g. I had one for a while a few years ago, and I failed to see any difference, other than the noise, bubbles, and something more to clean periodically. :)

    You might want to check out the Hydor Slim Skim Nano. It's designed for nano tanks (30g or smaller) and receives a lot of good reviews and recommendations.
     
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    CPR makes a skimmer for that size
     
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    Sorry Bill and thanks but if i was not doing a clean look to my tank i would have taking your id thanks away.
     
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