40b skimmer

gtguy256 · 07/22/2015, 08:59 PM

I am having a hard time deciding on a protein skimmer for my new tank. It is a 40b with a 20L sump below. I am considering the aquamaxx cones co-1, but I am concerned that it will be hard to get a high enough water level in the sump since it is only 12" tall. The other options are a Bubble magus curve 5 or a reef octopus classic 110 space saver. I have zero experience with protein skimmers and I really don't know what makes one better than another.

Xxero · 07/22/2015, 09:20 PM

I have the same set up - 40b with a 20 gal long sump. I use an SCA-301 protein skimmer. It's a simple design; it has a very small footprint; and the collection rate is outstanding. The best part is it's only $95 and ships in 2 days:

http://www.scaquariums.com/product-p/sca-301.htm

gtguy256 · 07/23/2015, 06:05 PM

Does anyone else have any input? Has anyone used any of the skimmers I listed? Thanks for any help.

07/22/2015, 08:59 PM	#1
gtguy256 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Spanish Fork, UT Posts: 17	40b skimmer I am having a hard time deciding on a protein skimmer for my new tank. It is a 40b with a 20L sump below. I am considering the aquamaxx cones co-1, but I am concerned that it will be hard to get a high enough water level in the sump since it is only 12" tall. The other options are a Bubble magus curve 5 or a reef octopus classic 110 space saver. I have zero experience with protein skimmers and I really don't know what makes one better than another.

07/22/2015, 09:20 PM	#2
Xxero Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,054	I have the same set up - 40b with a 20 gal long sump. I use an SCA-301 protein skimmer. It's a simple design; it has a very small footprint; and the collection rate is outstanding. The best part is it's only $95 and ships in 2 days: http://www.scaquariums.com/product-p/sca-301.htm __________________ "You Can Lead A Gift Horse To Water... But You Can't Make Him Look In Your Mouth." Current Tank Info: 65g Mixed Reef Display - 15g Macro Algae/Refugium - 40b Sump

07/23/2015, 06:05 PM	#3
gtguy256 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Spanish Fork, UT Posts: 17	Does anyone else have any input? Has anyone used any of the skimmers I listed? Thanks for any help.