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03-26-2009, 06:31 PM
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Aquarium Advice Newbie
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: BROOKLYN , N.Y
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Need help chosing a protein skimmer
Im new at this salt water hobby ... just set-up my 120 gallon and dont know which protein skimmer will do the job
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03-26-2009, 08:52 PM
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AA Team Emeritus
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Welcome to the site!
I'm not a skimmer guy but you do get what you pay for. The off brands are, well, off.
I have heard great things about Aqua C Remora, ASM, but I would wait for better experience to guide you.
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03-27-2009, 02:21 AM
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Aquarium Advice Freak
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: PA
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I have an ASM GX-1 for my 72G and I am very happy with it. Very easy to set up and empty. I think it's worth checking out!
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03-27-2009, 03:13 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Kelowna BC, Canada
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I currently have a Vertex in-sump skimmer. It works pretty good, and pulls out all kinds of gunk. It has a nice powerful motor with a bubble plate that makes tremendous working foam. It makes a bit of noise through the air pipe so I made a muffler for it. Took a piece of scrap aquarium foam, then wrapped it around the air tube, then put an old water bottle over it so that the foam was sticking out of the mouth of the bottle. That quieted the sucking noise a lot.
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03-27-2009, 11:37 AM
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SW REEF 20+ YEARS
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Moved to General Hardware and equipment discussion.
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03-27-2009, 12:20 PM
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Thanx but no.....


Join Date: Jun 2008
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Octopus , both HOB and in sump.
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03-27-2009, 05:06 PM
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Aquarium Advice Newbie
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: BROOKLYN , N.Y
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Thanks Guys
Ive been looking into these options ... All your input has been good especially for a newb
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03-27-2009, 06:12 PM
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AA Team Emeritus


Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Accokeek, Maryland
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I like Aqua C EV series.
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03-27-2009, 06:43 PM
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AA Team Emeritus
Join Date: Nov 2006
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What exactly are you planning to keep?
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03-31-2009, 10:59 PM
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Aquarium Advice Regular
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: North Carolina
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has anyone seen the new red sea skimmer it looks really nice.
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03-31-2009, 11:00 PM
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Aquarium Advice Regular
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: North Carolina
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Double post
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03-31-2009, 11:15 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: columbus, ohio
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I havent started my reef tank yet however I have a reef octopus 120. It fits underneath my stand and also these skimmers come with pumps that fit underneath...Most fit underneath I think however you have to buy the pumps separate. The skimmer also is easy to remove the collection cup and also has a drain nozzle that you can plug and unplug if you want to collect that way. Simple set up. Just waiting to see how it works...
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04-01-2009, 07:07 PM
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Aquarium Advice Newbie
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: BROOKLYN , N.Y
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Guys once again thanks a lot ... I have went with an Aqua medic protein skimmer ... And the decision was based on price ... But I will be upgrading when I have more knowledge on the subject ...
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