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  1. natireefa

    natireefa Astrea Snail

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    whatsup 3reef... Ive been a member all this time and this is my first post. THANKS to everyone here for all the help.. I've been using old posts/threads as a reference since my obsession with this reef moneypit first started. Unfortunatly i didnt know about the site when i first dove into saltwater so i made quite a few unnecessary, expensive mistakes... but who hasnt...

    24 gal reef-in-the-making
    24" PC 65 watt Coralife 50/50
    25 lbs LS
    25-30 lbs LR
    paired ocellaris clowns
    royal gramma
    damsel
    misc. snails
    2 hermits
    pink tip haitian anemone
    green button polyps

    4 freshwater tanks including heavily planted, breeding angelfish, african cichlids
     
    natireefa, Jul 16, 2009
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  2. natireefa

    natireefa Astrea Snail

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    I need to add a skimmer ASAP.. i keep getting mixed responses on what to use on a tank this size. Any suggestions? Looking for something reasonably priced, but efficient and will get the job done. only filtration right now is a POS Regent filter that came with the tank when i bought it from joe donut across the street. I was thinking of atleast getting a bio-wheel but the filter seems to actually be doing decent with the chemi-pure and constant water changes. Budget is limited and im building piece by piece- should i buy a skimmer and run that set up untill i finally break down and buy a bigger one??
     
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  3. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    Hello and welcome to 3reef
     
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  4. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    welome to 3 reef

    a skimmer is always a usefull addition on any set up, but if you are upgrading
    keep your existing bioload and filtration system if its working for you
    then when you do upgrade get a skimmer suitable for the new sized tank

    just my opinion

    Steve
     
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  5. Triplemom

    Triplemom Pajama Cardinal

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    Welcome to 3reef!
     
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  6. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    A cheap skimmer that you can use if you upgrade is the Coralife Super Skimmer 65... Its not the best but for the cost it will do a great job on your tank and like I said a future upgrade if that happens...
    You can get one for under $100 I am sure.

    Welcome!
     
    Dr.Fragenstein, Jul 17, 2009
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  7. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Welcome to 3reef :)
     
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  8. gutierrezre

    gutierrezre Flamingo Tongue

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    Welcome....Where are the pics? ;)
     
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  9. Geoff

    Geoff Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Like Dr. Frag said the coalife super skimmer 65 would do, I have one and it was really aggravating before I got my sump. The adjustment knob is very touchy and with no sump the water level in the dt changes due to evaporation and you constantly have to keep adjusting it. It's in sump now and is doing great. Since the water level stays the same I haven't had to change the adjustment knob in months. Good skimmer for the money.
     
    Geoff, Jul 18, 2009
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