Protein Skimmer for a 29 gallon?

swmacint · 08/03/2011, 08:13 PM

Hey guys,

So I'm new to the saltier side of aquarium keeping and need some help as far as equipment is concerned...

I have a 29 gallon tank at the moment, though I would like to be able to keep my options open as far as upgrading to a 55 at a later date. So instead of spending $150+ twice, does anyone have a suggestion on a skimmer that would work for both tank sizes?

Thanks a ton,
Scott

willy0508 · 08/03/2011, 09:09 PM

Are you looking for a HOB or an in sump? I can't speak for in sump but I have a Eshopps PSK 75 HOB on my 30 and I love it. Works great, easy to dial in and broke in very quickly. Also it's very quiet. They also have a PSK 100 HOB if you plan on upgrading and in sump models.

Others recommend the Reef Octopus but I've never had one.

swmacint · 08/03/2011, 10:19 PM

I think I'd like to stick with HOB...

I've read good things about the Aqua C Remora, any experience?

jong11 · 08/04/2011, 05:12 AM

I've read mixed reviews about the aqua c remora and the Eshopps 75 and 100 HOB. I was thing about buying the Eshopps 75 HOB for my 40 breeder.

willy0508 · 08/04/2011, 11:30 AM

I can say I've never had an issue with my Eshopps psk75 HOB. Been up and running for months. Skims great and like I said easy to setup and dial in, plus you can get the psk75 for about $120.

I've never used the aqua C so I can't comment there.

OdentonClown · 08/04/2011, 12:17 PM

I just got a Eshopps PSK 100H HOB from Aquacave for $127. I like it doesn't take long to break in. I am using it on a 29 now but will be going on a 40 breeder.

08/03/2011, 08:13 PM	#1
swmacint Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 6	Protein Skimmer for a 29 gallon? Hey guys, So I'm new to the saltier side of aquarium keeping and need some help as far as equipment is concerned... I have a 29 gallon tank at the moment, though I would like to be able to keep my options open as far as upgrading to a 55 at a later date. So instead of spending $150+ twice, does anyone have a suggestion on a skimmer that would work for both tank sizes? Thanks a ton, Scott

08/04/2011, 05:12 AM	#4
jong11 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 396	I've read mixed reviews about the aqua c remora and the Eshopps 75 and 100 HOB. I was thing about buying the Eshopps 75 HOB for my 40 breeder. __________________ 10 gallon nano - par 38 led bulb, 2 hk nano 240gph, 75w jager heater, aquaclear 70 (w/ ac 20 impeller), rkl controller Current Tank Info: 10 gal nano, 40 gal breeder (in progress)

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08/03/2011, 09:09 PM	#2
willy0508 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canonsburg, PA Posts: 99	Are you looking for a HOB or an in sump? I can't speak for in sump but I have a Eshopps PSK 75 HOB on my 30 and I love it. Works great, easy to dial in and broke in very quickly. Also it's very quiet. They also have a PSK 100 HOB if you plan on upgrading and in sump models. Others recommend the Reef Octopus but I've never had one.

08/03/2011, 10:19 PM	#3
swmacint Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 6	I think I'd like to stick with HOB... I've read good things about the Aqua C Remora, any experience?

08/04/2011, 11:30 AM	#5
willy0508 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canonsburg, PA Posts: 99	I can say I've never had an issue with my Eshopps psk75 HOB. Been up and running for months. Skims great and like I said easy to setup and dial in, plus you can get the psk75 for about $120. I've never used the aqua C so I can't comment there.

08/04/2011, 12:17 PM	#6
OdentonClown Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 21	I just got a Eshopps PSK 100H HOB from Aquacave for $127. I like it doesn't take long to break in. I am using it on a 29 now but will be going on a 40 breeder.