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04-10-2006, 10:53 AM
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Protein Skimmer buying advice
Hi, I'm looking to purchase my first protein skimmer for my tank... I have a 40gallon breeder tank.
No sump, or plans on getting one in the near future.... What do you people suggest? I've read that you can buy to big of a skimmer, so I want to make sure I dont over due it. Eventualy I would like to upgrade to 55-100galon tank. I found this guide: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/ar...pt_id=&aid=434 Are any of these units good? |
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04-10-2006, 11:08 AM
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well if you dont plan on getting a sump....correct me if im wrong but the larger skimmers requires a sump...sorta. your only choice would be a hang on back skimmer. i would reccomend a AquaC remora.
http://www.proteinskimmer.com/products/Remora.htm |
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04-10-2006, 11:52 AM
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I used a Seaclone for years and loved it! Great for starting out!
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04-10-2006, 11:55 AM
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i second the AquaC remora, IMO. I have heard lots og bad reviews on the seaclone... good luck!!
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04-10-2006, 12:05 PM
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What model of the AquaC Remora do you suggest? Is it not true you can get to powerful of a unit?
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04-10-2006, 12:21 PM
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If you're asking if you can "overskimm" the answer is no. But that doesnt mean you should put a 4 foot DIY skimmer on a 12g nano cube.
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04-10-2006, 12:30 PM
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Whats the difference between the AquaC Remora and the Pro version?
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04-10-2006, 12:34 PM
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I recently bought a few things from drsfostersmith.com. I got a refracto (it was broken), I called customer service (very nice folks) and they are sending me a return slip. They didn't give me any problems...
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04-10-2006, 12:37 PM
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I guess these are the choices I have.. Whats the difference?
Aqua C Remora Protein Skimmer with Rio 800 Pump Your Price $158.99 Aqua C Remora Protein Skimmer with MJ1200 Pump Your Price $163.99 Aqua C Remora Pro Protein Skimmer with Rio 1400 Pump Your Price $208.99 Aqua C Remora Pro Protein Skimmer with Mag 3 Pump Your Price $226.99 |
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04-10-2006, 03:03 PM
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I use a AquaC EV1000. I have no direct experience with the remora so I guess this is just a plug for AquaC
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