Skimmers vs filters

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taylor8528

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Question. What is better hang on carbon filter or a hang on skimmer? Most recent reviews I've been getting say skimmers are the way to go.

Anyone for advice?
 
Freshwater or saltwater? A skimmer has no place in a fw tank. For sw a skimmer is much better than just a hob filter
 
Yea it's saltwater... Any suggestions? Also is it better to get a skimmer made for a larger tank? I have a 55 gallon was thinking of getting one for 100 gallon
 
You want a skimmer rated about 2x your system volume. I'd go with a reef octopus hob skimmer for your tank
 
Good deal I was actually planning on getting that exact model...
 
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