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08/30/2007, 06:35 PM
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Location: Southcentral Kansas
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Skimmer recommendations
I started up an 80-gallon reef about 3 weeks ago and am looking into protein skimmers. I'd like something that can hang on the back of the tank and that is from a reputable brand. I've been researching skimmers for several weeks, but there are so many options out there, it's difficult to determine which are the best. Are there any brands/models you would recommend? Also, how do you feel about needlewheel skimmers? Thanks for any help! I appreciate it!
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08/30/2007, 07:16 PM
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Bermuda Aquatics and Deltec are going to be your best bet for hang on.
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08/30/2007, 10:25 PM
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go with needle wheel skimmer,,,work good,,i think,,
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08/30/2007, 10:33 PM
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Moved On
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If you don't have a ton of money to spend, coralife super skimmers are pretty good needle wheels, regardless of what people who don't have one say. They're certainly not the best, but for the money you'd be hard pressed to find a better hang-on needle wheel. I would always recommend that you check on ebay.
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08/30/2007, 10:39 PM
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if you are going to use hang on the back skimmer get a Deltec or else save your money..
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Gabriel Current Tank Info: 300 Gal Envision Tank(98Lx30Wx26T) 120 Gal SoCalCreations Sump, Deltec TC2560, 2 LumenarcsMini 1 Reg on a light mover W Radiums 250& 400, Gallaxy ballasts, Red Dragon 10m3 return W/ 2 WavySeas, 2 6155 Tunze streams |
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08/30/2007, 10:44 PM
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deltec if you really want a hang on
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08/31/2007, 01:09 AM
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Agree with Bermuda Aquatics, they are seriously a great product, but why a hang on for such a large tank? No fuge?
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What's good having a monkey if you can't play with it? Current Tank Info: 65g Mixed Reef - 35g Fuge - EcoSystem Method |
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08/31/2007, 07:09 AM
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Sorry....I strongly disagree
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I'd keep the whole ocean if my den were big enough Current Tank Info: 120 gallon reef with 210 lbs. of live rock, Aqua-C EV180 Skimmer, Aquactinic double 250W MH with blue plus t5 support; 58 gallon freshwater planted tank using CO2 and T5s; 30-gallon cube with a few fancy goldfish; and a 110 gallon FOWLR |
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08/31/2007, 02:20 PM
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First decide what type you want to go with, needlewheel or beckett seem to be the 2 favs. then shop cost.
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Larry Current Tank Info: 425g Mixed Reef, (6) Orphek LED mods, (4) MP60s, (2) Bubble King SM250 Skimmer, LMIII for Dose & ATO |
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