Protein Skimmers?

[domant]

Hi my name is Anthony and I have been looking to turn my 40 gallon breeder into a reef tank. While looking into protein skimmers I have seen people say 40 gallons and under don't worry about it or 40 gallons and up should have one. So what do you think? If I do need one does it need to be rated for 40 gallons? What are some low cost, simple skimmers you would suggest? Thank you in advance!

 

[Daniel Fishy]

Can't hurt adding one. Look on bulk reef supply or dr fosters. If you don't get one just be diligent on weekly water changes.

 

[critter fish]

Take a look at the Hydor Slim skim nano. its rated for what you got. I have the big one. It works beautifuly and does what its suppose to. Having a skimmer never hurts. Hope this helps! Good luck

 

[Dreamsound1]

I have a 43 gallon fish tank and I use a Coralife super skimmer 65g

 

[bonniewoodruff]

I bought a hang off the back refugium with a protein skimmer built in for my 65 gallon and it works great. I have a reef octopus diablo in my 93 gallon cube in the sump, it also works great.

 

[22engine]

I have a 40 breeder and have a reef octopus bh2000 hob. You can get the bh1000. I got a good deal so I got the big one

 

[fort384]

I have a Bubble Magus Nac 3.5+. Good mid-range priced skimmer that is pretty high quality.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com usually has some very good prices on skimmers. They also are known for only selling products that are pretty good quality - and all of their staff are reefers so the support is great. Figured I'd throw that out there if you were looking for a place to get one.