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08/22/2010, 08:07 AM
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Looking for a quiet skimmer
Hey, I have a 55 Gallon Saltwater tank and am looking into a new skimmer. I am mostly looking for a quiet one. Does anyone have a recommendation?
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08/22/2010, 08:12 AM
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SWC Xtreme 160 cone. I just ordered one
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08/22/2010, 08:24 AM
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A tunze 9005 runs very quiet.
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08/22/2010, 08:31 AM
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Reef octopus skimmers are quiet, cheap and very effective.
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08/22/2010, 08:35 AM
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08/22/2010, 08:57 AM
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I currently have hang on back skimmer. Does anyone recommend those or know quiet HOB skimmers?
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08/22/2010, 09:30 AM
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do you have a sump and what is your price limit, this will make it easier to help you
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custom 45g cube all in one, ai hydra 26, 2 mp10w, ac jr. ,bubble magnus triple doser, bm nac5 hob skimmer My dad always said the only stupid questions are the ones not asked Current Tank Info: custom 45g cube AIO |
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08/22/2010, 10:25 AM
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Dr. Reef at ur service
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i have a reef octupus recirculating skimmer and its like not even there. its very quite.
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Water Quality: NO3 0,Phos 0,Cal 440,Alk 7.5,Mag 1300 "Reef Fast, You Crash, Reef Slow, You Pass" Mike's Reef 3:16 Current Tank Info: 350g DT,95g sump, 50g Frag tank, 4800gph return 4x Sea swirls. 6x AI Vega Color. 200# Pukani rock, dual recirculating skimmer, Biopellet, GFO Carbon rx's, Cal rx. Closed loop. 1.5hp chiller, genesis renew. Apex & RKE |
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08/22/2010, 10:30 AM
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Bubble king or vertex alpha have the red dragon pump which is virtually silent.
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08/22/2010, 02:27 PM
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I do not have a sump and i dont really want to spend more than 200$ if possible.
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08/22/2010, 04:44 PM
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Ninja Robot
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I have no idea what is going on Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon mixed reef 24 gallon sump 20 gallon fuge eshopps pks150 skimmer |
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