skimmer, and filter information needed

slm32123 · 09/07/2009, 08:07 AM

Well, i almost have my 35gallon tank completely cycled. I currently have a CPR Bak Pak HOB filter on the tank. Is this sufficient enough for the tank?

Also, I am looking at a 75 gallon tank that i can get for about 50 bucks, possibly even free! I would like to know what would be the best skimmer, and filter to buy for a 75g that i can use later for like a 125. I am also looking at building my own sump with a 20g tank. If i have to make a sump out of a bigger tank, i am willing to do that as well.

Also, what powerheads would you recommend, i am lookin at a couple koralia's but im not sure how many and which ones to get

Thanks in advance for any and all help! also if you could post links that would be great!

Steve

arredondojason · 09/07/2009, 09:37 AM

i would recomend a aquac ev 180 for your tank if you want to upgrade later my only worry is it will be a squeze to try to fit it all in a sump that small and the koralia is a great power head i would go with 2 #3's if you want to upgrade later.

THE ROOK · 09/07/2009, 09:49 AM

Very happy with my MSX 200 skimmer on my 75. Would not hesitate to use it on a 125. Absolutely one of the best skimmers under $300.00. You will need a sump for this skimmer.

slm32123 · 09/07/2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally posted by THE ROOK
Very happy with my MSX 200 skimmer on my 75. Would not hesitate to use it on a 125. Absolutely one of the best skimmers under $300.00. You will need a sump for this skimmer.

What size of a sump would i need? would a 20g work at first. i currently have an old 20g tank i was going to make into my first sump

09/07/2009, 08:07 AM	#1
slm32123 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 28	skimmer, and filter information needed Well, i almost have my 35gallon tank completely cycled. I currently have a CPR Bak Pak HOB filter on the tank. Is this sufficient enough for the tank? Also, I am looking at a 75 gallon tank that i can get for about 50 bucks, possibly even free! I would like to know what would be the best skimmer, and filter to buy for a 75g that i can use later for like a 125. I am also looking at building my own sump with a 20g tank. If i have to make a sump out of a bigger tank, i am willing to do that as well. Also, what powerheads would you recommend, i am lookin at a couple koralia's but im not sure how many and which ones to get Thanks in advance for any and all help! also if you could post links that would be great! Steve __________________ 10g, 6lbs LR, 2 Oscellaris clowns, 10 lbs. LS, cleaner shrimp, astrea snails, blue legged hermits. 35g hex, almost finished cycling, 4 lbs LR, 20lbs LS, 10lbs coral sand. Current Tank Info: 10 gal for trapping bad hitchhikers, and quarantine. Last edited by slm32123; 09/07/2009 at 08:30 AM.

09/07/2009, 09:37 AM	#2
arredondojason Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 988	i would recomend a aquac ev 180 for your tank if you want to upgrade later my only worry is it will be a squeze to try to fit it all in a sump that small and the koralia is a great power head i would go with 2 #3's if you want to upgrade later.

09/07/2009, 09:49 AM	#3
THE ROOK Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 2,100	Very happy with my MSX 200 skimmer on my 75. Would not hesitate to use it on a 125. Absolutely one of the best skimmers under $300.00. You will need a sump for this skimmer.