Best 'Inside the Tank' Protein Skimmer for 95g Reef?

flamehawkfish · 02/22/2021, 01:50 PM

hello RC Peeps

I have a 95g Reef (mainly softies, fish & inverts), and am looking to upgrade my Protein Skimmer.

The one criteria is that is needs to be an 'Inside the tank' (not hang on the back, or for a sump). I have a Hydor 'SlimSkim' now, but I think it's on its last leg (and I'm not sure where/how to get replacement pumps).

Your thoughts/recommendations? I know that it's a strange 'ask'. If it makes more sense to have QTY: 2 of a smaller-rated skimmer, I'm open to that approach, too. Please let me know. I value your input.

Sincerely,

Flamehawk

moondoggy4 · 02/23/2021, 09:54 PM

Bubble King 160

flamehawkfish · 02/24/2021, 09:16 AM

Thank you... Are you talking about this one? Royal Exclusiv Mini Bubble King 160 VS12 aquaPro2000? If so, it looks more like an 'inside the sump' than 'inside the tank'. Also, i can't find it available for sale. Any other ideas?

Oldreeferman · 02/24/2021, 01:34 PM

You can do a Google of the top 10 "in tank" skimmers within your browser.
I did this when i needed to know which one would be best for me since ive no sump and it showed me the top 10 along with the pros & cons of ea. really was the best rout then just asking opinions since most folks use in sump skimmers except in nano tanks.
There are some really nice large volume in tank ones and yes they are pricey. The smaller tanks like mine are cheap under $60.

moondoggy4 · 03/01/2021, 09:15 PM

I am sorry for reading your question better, a Tunze 9012 would be the best in tank skimmer for you.

02/22/2021, 01:50 PM	#1
flamehawkfish Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Marin County, CA Posts: 573	Best 'Inside the Tank' Protein Skimmer for 95g Reef? hello RC Peeps I have a 95g Reef (mainly softies, fish & inverts), and am looking to upgrade my Protein Skimmer. The one criteria is that is needs to be an 'Inside the tank' (not hang on the back, or for a sump). I have a Hydor 'SlimSkim' now, but I think it's on its last leg (and I'm not sure where/how to get replacement pumps). Your thoughts/recommendations? I know that it's a strange 'ask'. If it makes more sense to have QTY: 2 of a smaller-rated skimmer, I'm open to that approach, too. Please let me know. I value your input. Sincerely, Flamehawk

02/24/2021, 01:34 PM	#4
Oldreeferman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: NW Indiana Valparaiso Posts: 505	You can do a Google of the top 10 "in tank" skimmers within your browser. I did this when i needed to know which one would be best for me since ive no sump and it showed me the top 10 along with the pros & cons of ea. really was the best rout then just asking opinions since most folks use in sump skimmers except in nano tanks. There are some really nice large volume in tank ones and yes they are pricey. The smaller tanks like mine are cheap under $60. __________________ Montipora Digitas, Cyphastrea, Blastos, different Leptoseris, Green Stylo, GSP, gorgonions, Ricordea mushrooms, psammocoras, Birdsnest coral, Clownfish, Watchman goby, Royal gamma. Current Tank Info: Nano Reef tank

02/23/2021, 09:54 PM	#2
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Bubble King 160

02/24/2021, 09:16 AM	#3
flamehawkfish Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Marin County, CA Posts: 573	Thank you... Are you talking about this one? Royal Exclusiv Mini Bubble King 160 VS12 aquaPro2000? If so, it looks more like an 'inside the sump' than 'inside the tank'. Also, i can't find it available for sale. Any other ideas?

03/01/2021, 09:15 PM	#5
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I am sorry for reading your question better, a Tunze 9012 would be the best in tank skimmer for you.