Hey I was thinking of getting into saltwater so I was wondering about what protein skimmer to get. I know that with filters, it's good to get a filter that's rated for higher than the tank you're using it for. What about with skimmers? I was thinking about getting a 75 gallon tank and wasnt sure if I should get the skimmer rated for a 70 gallon or the 1 rated for a 100 gallon.
Protein skimmer question
- Thread starter Valyrian
- Start date
Most people tend to go biger. Make sure you do your reaserch, there are a lot of crappy skimmers out there.
I've heard good things about:
Coralife Supper Skimmers
Octopuss Skimmers
ASM skimmers (top of the line)
Euro-reef Skimmers (top of the line)
I've heard good things about:
Coralife Supper Skimmers
Octopuss Skimmers
ASM skimmers (top of the line)
Euro-reef Skimmers (top of the line)
Skimmers are always rated higher than they can really handle. A skimmer rated for 100 gallons would be good on a 75. If you are going to have a low bioload, and your budget is tight for the skimmer then I recommend a HOB prizm. I have one on a 32 gallon and it works very well for me. They are rated for a 90 gallon tank I believe but should do ok on a 75. If you got the cash though then there is much better skimmers to pick from.
If you want a awesome skimmer for that tank, get a cpr skimmer, awesome, refugium built in.
http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro/CPR_refug.htm
http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro/CPR_refug.htm
the protein skimmer really depends on what you want to keep(reef or fish only) and if you'll be running a sump or not.
if you are going sumpless then an aquaC remora hang on is pretty much one of the better ones other than a deltec(rolls royce of skimmers)
for a sump i'd go w/an ASM probably one of the best for the money. An ASM g2 or g3 would be good.
if you are going sumpless then an aquaC remora hang on is pretty much one of the better ones other than a deltec(rolls royce of skimmers)
for a sump i'd go w/an ASM probably one of the best for the money. An ASM g2 or g3 would be good.