75 gallon protein skimmer

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by sterling, Jan 30, 2009.

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  1. sterling

    sterling Peppermint Shrimp

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    Alright, so I want to upgrade from my 30 gallon to a 75. I already purchased the lights for it, even though i lack the tank haha... anyways, Im looking to get an in-sump protein skimmer which also includes a return pump. I don't want to have to spend $200 on a protein skimmer and another 100 or so on a return pump. Whats an ideal GPH for a pump and is there any protein skimmer/pump combinations?

    thanks
     
    sterling, Jan 30, 2009
    sterling, Jan 30, 2009
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  2. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    My Coralife Superskimmer came with everything. It isn't the very best skimmer out there, but its good and very serviceable.
     
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  3. reefer Bob

    reefer Bob Montipora Digitata

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    Someone else had asked the same thing and someone said that you can by putting a y on the return line with valves. I have a coral life skimmer and the pump more than likely is not capable of being a return and strong enough to skim. considering what you want to do, it is not a good choice cause it comes with the pump.
     
    reefer Bob, Jan 30, 2009
    reefer Bob, Jan 30, 2009
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