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04/24/2010, 10:44 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Algonquin, IL
Posts: 809
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When is it time to upgrade skimmer?
I've been using a AquaC Remora pro skimmer on my tank since day 1. After I built a sump I moved it from the side of the DT to the side of my sump. This isn't the best skimmer in the world but my nitrate typically is <1 ppm with a heavy fish load in my 72g tank. Phosphate is typically 0 with the $40 Hanna meter.
So my question is what am I missing by not having a more powerful skimmer like a Reef Octopus, Bubble Magus or Vertex? How would I know if my skimmer is undersized for my tank?
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72 gal bowfront mixed reef. Tank born 10/14/2007 |
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04/24/2010, 10:56 AM
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 Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: menifee So cal
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Sounds like you are doing everything right, it is fun to try different skimmers just ask Mojo. I would check the club threads on the above skimmers to see which one has problems. There are some mini cone skimmers out now like the one Mojo just sold, I-Tech 100 is awesome skimmer also but this is more then the above skimmers so.
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