What is the best skimmer for a 30 gallon?

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  1. PaulvCooper

    PaulvCooper Plankton

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    I'm looking at the sea clone ( actually already ordered it! should be here friday) I have 60 days to return it if I don't like it. My question is for the size tank that I have and the inverts that I have( namely sea anenomes) My current skimmer is not cuting the mustard....

    So what is the best with a moderate price level(keep in mind this is only 30 gallons)

    Thanks:-/
     
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  3. tronb24

    tronb24 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I use a AquaC Remora. I'm very happy with it. Got if off eBay for $70.
     
  4. Nathaniel

    Nathaniel Astrea Snail

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    Yeah, would totally agree - I picked up a used Remora C with the pre-filter box for 50.00 - best investment I've ever made.
     
  5. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Aqua C is a good one. I am a fan of Octopus, my BH-100F is an awesome skimmer. I personally would have asked this question first, and avoided the sea clone :(
     
  6. Stingray

    Stingray Blue Ringed Angel

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    If you can get cheap second hand skimmer like the remora then yeah, great choice, if not you can get a second hand red sea prizm skimmer for £30 off ebay, not as good as the remora but would do a decent job on a 30 gallon...
     
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    Pip Logan Feather Duster

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  9. tronb24

    tronb24 Coral Banded Shrimp

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  10. glampka

    glampka Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I've used a Bak Pak 2 on my 30 for years & I'm very happy with it. The new Accela pump they have for it really rocks. Much quieter than the MJ1200 that came with mine.
     
  11. Pip Logan

    Pip Logan Feather Duster

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    Great thanks! I'll keep looking :)
     
  12. PackLeader

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