Protein Skimmer For A 20 Gallon

Krenshaw22 · 12/30/2010, 09:08 AM

I'm looking to invest in a good hang on back protein skimmer for a 20 gallon tank in the 50-75 $ range. I want it to be rated for at least a 55 gallon tank so its double the tank size. I posted it here because noone would responed in the electrical area

seapug · 12/30/2010, 10:06 AM

There are many options available you're probably not going to find much of anything "good" for under $75. If you can go up to about $100-$150 you'll have more to choose from. I have a 20 gallon long that is filtered solely by a stock Red Sea Prizm skimmer that works sufficiently for that system, but you made need something better if you're planning a fully stocked reef in the tank.

thegrun · 12/30/2010, 10:12 AM

+1, you can check your local RC forum and usually find a great deal on a used skimmer.

Everyones Hero · 12/30/2010, 10:27 AM

Check the local forum & RC's FS section. I got my Octopus 150 Recirc skimmer for just over $100 & a K3 for $20 shipped.

Stay away from the SeaClone. It's a pile of junk.

I know Reef Octopus makes some good HOB skimmers & so does AquaC. I think AquaC's HOB is the Remora.

saltym3 · 12/30/2010, 01:12 PM

Although greater than $75 the Reef Octopus BH-100 is a great option.

12/30/2010, 09:08 AM	#1
Krenshaw22 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Key West, Florida Posts: 483	Protein Skimmer For A 20 Gallon I'm looking to invest in a good hang on back protein skimmer for a 20 gallon tank in the 50-75 $ range. I want it to be rated for at least a 55 gallon tank so its double the tank size. I posted it here because noone would responed in the electrical area

12/30/2010, 10:06 AM	#2
seapug Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 4980 ft. Posts: 7,954 Blog Entries: 1	There are many options available you're probably not going to find much of anything "good" for under $75. If you can go up to about $100-$150 you'll have more to choose from. I have a 20 gallon long that is filtered solely by a stock Red Sea Prizm skimmer that works sufficiently for that system, but you made need something better if you're planning a fully stocked reef in the tank. __________________ insert clever saying here. Current Tank Info: 200 gallon custom Marineland DD peninsular tank. LPS dominated mixed reef. Previous 90 gallon mixed reef TOTM April 2009.

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12/30/2010, 10:12 AM	#3
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	+1, you can check your local RC forum and usually find a great deal on a used skimmer.

12/30/2010, 10:27 AM	#4
Everyones Hero Registered Member. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Leonardtown, MD Posts: 1,154	Check the local forum & RC's FS section. I got my Octopus 150 Recirc skimmer for just over $100 & a K3 for $20 shipped. Stay away from the SeaClone. It's a pile of junk. I know Reef Octopus makes some good HOB skimmers & so does AquaC. I think AquaC's HOB is the Remora.

12/30/2010, 01:12 PM	#5
saltym3 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Miami Posts: 274	Although greater than $75 the Reef Octopus BH-100 is a great option.