Protein skimmer advice - Aquarium Advice

fishlips12 · 07-21-2003, 08:56 PM

I need to get a protein skimmer for my first [acronym:28577c9010="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:28577c9010] tank. IT is a 55 [acronym:28577c9010="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:28577c9010] corner tank. Will be using the "standard" setup of 1.5 x live rock with 4" [acronym:28577c9010="Deep Sand Bed"]DSB[/acronym:28577c9010] and a bit of live sand. I dont want a cheap skimmer that does not do the job but then again I can not justiify paying $200 plus dollars. Any recommendations?
What do most use that will get the job done?

Thanks again

fishfreek · 07-21-2003, 09:09 PM

What is your budget range?

We know you dont want to pay $200 but are you willing to pay $150? OR $100 ?

One thing that you really cant do is compair a sub $100 skimmer to a $200 skimmer as that would be like trying to compair a Ford Focus to a Ford Tarus.

fishlips12 · 07-21-2003, 09:34 PM

I think 150 tops would be justifiable. Would that include the pump?

I also like the venturi style of PS since it seems that there is very little maintenance required.

BrianH · 07-22-2003, 01:00 PM

Are you looking for an in sump or HOT skimmer?

Brian

fishlips12 · 07-22-2003, 07:31 PM

I am looking for a in sump, venturi type. What brands do most recommend. There is so much out ther in the way of skimmers that I get overwhelmed.

please help me out

07-21-2003, 08:56 PM	#1
fishlips12 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Jose ,CA Posts: 135 Images: 2	Protein skimmer advice I need to get a protein skimmer for my first [acronym:28577c9010="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:28577c9010] tank. IT is a 55 [acronym:28577c9010="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:28577c9010] corner tank. Will be using the "standard" setup of 1.5 x live rock with 4" [acronym:28577c9010="Deep Sand Bed"]DSB[/acronym:28577c9010] and a bit of live sand. I dont want a cheap skimmer that does not do the job but then again I can not justiify paying $200 plus dollars. Any recommendations? What do most use that will get the job done? Thanks again

07-21-2003, 09:09 PM	#2
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07-21-2003, 09:34 PM	#3
fishlips12 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Jose ,CA Posts: 135 Images: 2	I think 150 tops would be justifiable. Would that include the pump? I also like the venturi style of PS since it seems that there is very little maintenance required.

07-22-2003, 01:00 PM	#4
BrianH Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 109	Are you looking for an in sump or HOT skimmer? Brian

07-22-2003, 07:31 PM	#5
fishlips12 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Jose ,CA Posts: 135 Images: 2	I am looking for a in sump, venturi type. What brands do most recommend. There is so much out ther in the way of skimmers that I get overwhelmed. please help me out