Hob or inside tank protein skimmer ?

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  1. DannyB

    DannyB Plankton

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    Trying to see what's the best for me I have a 29g tank and I'm shopping for a skimmer. Need a lil help not sure how big of a skimmer I need and if I should go with HOB or inside. I would like an hob. But not sure. Any info will be greatly appreciated thanks.
     
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  2. Swisswiss

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    Biocube 29? If so you can fit a tunze 9004 in the middle chamber with a bit of "bricolage"
     
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  3. DannyB

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    No just a old fashion glass tank.
     
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    well the tunze 9004 is very good in-tank skimmer for that volume and has rather discreet dimensions
     
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  5. DannyB

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    How many gph skimmer should I get ?
     
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    Help me understand. Do you have a sump? If so always go with a in tank skimmer, as it could be less chance of overflowing and causing a flood.
     
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  7. DannyB

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    No i do not have a sump. Wish I had one:)
     
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