RJ Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 I sent this into the general discussion, but only got one response out of 18 viewers, so I thought I would try this one... I know it is not too exciting of a subject, but I would really appreciate any input that someone could offer........... which protien skimmer I am buying a protien skimmer for my 20 gal high, I am upgrading my tank over the next few weeks, but am the impatient type, so I want to see the affect of a protien skimmer on my 20. I will buy one that I can upgrade to a 40 gal-75 gal. So I am eager to hear recommendations of what works the best. Knowing that it will be in my larger tank I am want to get a good one. I do not need the best, but it doesnt hurt to know which one is considered the best. Being in purchasing for a living, I love to see how good of a purchase I can make. Do you think it will help keeping anomones healthier?? My clown fish are lonely. tank age: 6 months.. 20 gal high aqua clear 200 crushed coral 25# live rock 2 clark clowns 1 shirveled up long tentacle anomone 1 blue damsel 1 (small) puffer pather (the kids had to have it) lots of bristle worms?? must be a good thing 6400K of lighting (I know it sucks) (and yes.. I know I have a long way to go to good) Ruth __________________ Thank You RJ Link to comment
Twins Guy Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 being that we are all nan-reefers you're gonna get a good opinion on a skimmer for a 20. but the second you upgrade to a 40 or 75 that same skimmer may not be sufficient. For example, the CPR BakPak always gets good reviews here and appears to be a favorite for nanos. even though the BakPak is rated for up to a 60 gallon, i prolly wouldn't rely on it for anything larger than a 30. others will say larger, maybe others smaller. the AquaC Remora skimmer gets wonderful reviews here as well and may be better suited for a larger aquarium, but 75 is prolly pushing it. Berlins and Turboflotors mights be your best bet. Being that i've only kept tiny tanks i don't have so much experience in this area. hope this helps! Link to comment
Caesar Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 FYI RJ Skimmers have a brake in period of a few weeks, so it may not skim as well as you think it should while its on your 20. Link to comment
gobies Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 > Berlins and Turboflotors mights be your best bet. Noooooo!!! Check the posts on these skimmers over at http://wetwebfotos.com/talk (the equipment forum) ...people are getting rid of them. > the AquaC Remora skimmer gets wonderful reviews here as well and may be better suited for a larger aquarium, but 75 is prolly pushing it. The Remora can go 20g-75g; more than that, and you want a Remora Pro (40g-120g). Unlike a lot of other companies Red Sea, AquaC's size ratings are actually considered accurate. I see used Berlin skimmers on eBay fairly frequently. Used Remoras are a much rarer creature. Think about that. Link to comment
keli Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 Well if things are on ebay, that doesn't mean they aren't any good. It could mean that more people have them etc. Link to comment
gobies Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 ...means more people want to get rid of them, at least. OR, you could get a small one for this tank and get the Remora Pro later.... I was chatting w/ Dave (ESPI) today, and he had a suggestion for my soon-to-be 29g tank. It's a Queen in-tank skimmer, and it's cheap...all of $20. See the Dec. AFM, p. 68. Dave said he's had his for six years. Then when you get the big tank, you can hang on to the small skimmer for your quarantine tank. Link to comment
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