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06/06/2009, 12:37 AM
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Location: el paso, TEXAS
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Protein skimmer
im about to go out and purchase a protein skimmer and i was wondering what do you guys recommend??? no price limit
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06/06/2009, 01:18 AM
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Location: Colorado Springs
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There are many skimmers out there, money is not the defining factor. You can get a quality skimmer and not have to pay top $ for it. ASM, SWC and Octopus are 3 that come to mind right off the top.
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06/06/2009, 01:19 AM
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Location: el paso, TEXAS
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56 gallon with 20 gallon sump
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06/06/2009, 01:24 AM
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I don't know anything about this one but it looks intriguing;
http://danddmarine.com/Term2.html I run the classic 400 on my 300 gallon with 125 sump. http://www.aquaeurousa.com/Protein_Skimmers.htm |
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06/06/2009, 01:44 AM
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I had originally purchased an aquamedic 1000 and would not recommend it. I actually just upgraded to the ASM G2 and LOVE IT!!! You literally place it in the sump and plug it in. You just need to make a quick adjustment which takes about a minute and your all set up.
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Keith SCMAS Member Tank Info: 120 gallon 48"x30"x20" Leemar Rimless. 2 MP40w, 1 MP10w, SROsss Skimmer, ATI Sunpower 8x54w, Neptune Apex Controller with WXM module. 2 BRS dosing pumps. Check my homepage for the build... |
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06/06/2009, 07:56 AM
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I agree with kikireef, we have an ASM G1X on our 75G and it does an excellent job, I think for a 56Gallon you could get away with a G1
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Weeeeeeeee! Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon Oceanic w/95lbs of Fiji/Tonga/Marshall Live rock, 120lbs of live sand. 33Gallon sump, AMS G1X skimmer, Current Outer Orbit T5HO 2x250 14K MH + 4x54 T5 |
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06/06/2009, 11:14 AM
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Location: Arizona
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No price limit...hmm...
Deltec AP702 Don't forget the self-cleaning head Okay, okay...that might be a tad bit of overkill.  ASM, Euro-Reef, or SWC would all be excellent choices.
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Rob Current Tank Info: DSA 155 Pro | ATI Sunpower | ATB 840 v2 | Apex | Wav |
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06/06/2009, 12:50 PM
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Hahaha. Seriously tho Deltec makes some pretty amazing skimmers. ASM, MSX, ATB. I think they are the top 3 companies for in sump skimmers for large tanks
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A new beginning........... JIM Current Tank Info: 5g standard softie/zoa tank, just starting a 20H |
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