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10/23/2009, 06:12 PM
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Which Skimmer for 40G Breeder?
I'm going to be converting a 40 breeder tank that I had set up as a planted tank and need suggestions for a hob protein skimmer. Looking at the Coralife 65G model.
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10/23/2009, 09:56 PM
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Check out the Eshopps HOB skimmers. I've heard people are impressed with them. I bought one for my 40 breeder, but I'm not set up yet.
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10/23/2009, 09:59 PM
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I praise the Eshopps HOB. I have the PSK-100 $139 anywhere you look.
Check them out on youtube and the video on drsfostersmith.com amazing quality, simplistic and powerful SOB's! I only get a mud slug in mine the way it is set and it is quieter than any HOB powerfilter. |
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10/23/2009, 10:00 PM
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Sorry, I have mine on a 40 breeder
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10/23/2009, 10:06 PM
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reef octopus bh1000 or bh2000 are really good
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"I had a fish once but it died" Current Tank Info: 40g Breeder Reef.Purple Firefish,Royal Gramma,Green/Blue Chromis,and a mated pair of Clownfish |
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10/24/2009, 06:43 AM
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Ive also heard good things about the reef octopus.
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Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house |
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10/24/2009, 08:11 AM
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I had a CPR Bak-Pak 2 on a 40G Breeder for 3+ years and it did a phenomenal job!
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Remember, it will only get worse before it gets worse. Current Tank Info: 10 years - Currently have a 100 FOWLR |
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10/24/2009, 08:32 AM
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Just to add, I had a Coralife HOB skimmer a few years ago for a 75 gallon FOWLR I had. Hated the thing, it was hard to adjust and never skimmed well.
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Remember, it will only get worse before it gets worse. Current Tank Info: 10 years - Currently have a 100 FOWLR |
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10/24/2009, 10:03 AM
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I dot but coral life anything. Never heard solid evidence on a single product.
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10/24/2009, 10:53 AM
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Have the coralife super skimmer on my 40B system. AWFUL! I read mixed reviews but price was too appealing. Save yourself and don't ever buy one!
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10/24/2009, 09:33 PM
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Thanks for the advice all!!
I'll look into some of those models mentioned. |
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10/24/2009, 09:46 PM
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I bought a Warner Marine H2 for my 40 breeder and have been VERY impressed with it so far. Quiet, and it pulls a lot of junk out of the water. Definitely recommended if you are only looking at HOB's.
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40 breeder: Mixed reef Biocube 14: LPS and zoanthids |
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10/25/2009, 12:38 AM
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Coralife Super Skimmer 220 is great for the $ if placed in a sump...
Dont hate :P Dont get a AquaC Remora/Remora Pro, they on the other hand SUCK |
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