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02/10/2009, 03:11 PM
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Moved On
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Tempe, AZ
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Whats the best protein Skimmer Skimmer for 500g tank?
I was wondering if anyone has any input on what the best protein skimmer for a 500g tank in the $1300-$2000 range would be?
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02/10/2009, 05:06 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: wisconsin
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Consider the Deltec line.
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02/10/2009, 05:38 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: San Juan Capistrano
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Do you want an in sump or external?
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02/10/2009, 05:59 PM
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Got Reef
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Weeki Wachee, Florida
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Easy - in that price range, the Reeflo Orca 250 Pro.
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02/10/2009, 07:02 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: NC
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Can't beat the brice compaired to Deltech. I have had it for just a few days and am very impressed.
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Genesis 2:28 God blessed them and said to them,"Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground." Current Tank Info: 275 starphire, 3 x 400 watt MH + 4 x 80 watt T5's, 2 x MP 60 + 2 x MP 40, Orca 250 skimmer, CADS filter head (SeaVisions), ProCal Ca reactor, GHL controlled. |
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02/10/2009, 07:49 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Portland, OR
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I have had a deltec for 1.5 years and love it. It is a pretty penny though.
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02/10/2009, 08:03 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: ca
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i have a euro reef rc 500 love it total volume of my system is
about 550 gal. got it for about 2k....
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"FREEEEEEEEDOM" Current Tank Info: 375 in wall with 180 sump |
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