Recommended protein skimmers?

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  1. brunoboarder244

    brunoboarder244 Torch Coral

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    I am starting my first reef tank, probably mostly soft corals, livestock, and maybe some other corals. Its a 55 gallon tank with a 29 gallon sump/fuge combo and I would like to know what medium to low budget skimmers you would recommend. Thanks for the help
     
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  2. Hydronaut

    Hydronaut Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    SWC Xtreme Cones are some of the best "bang-for-the-buck" skimmers out there. I'd probably go with the 160 model if I were you. A quick Google search will provide you with several in-depth reviews.
     
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  3. brunoboarder244

    brunoboarder244 Torch Coral

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    Pretty far out of my price range
     
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  4. doylef4i

    doylef4i Bubble Tip Anemone

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    look at reef octopus hang on back.Not expensive but very good.
     
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  5. Hydronaut

    Hydronaut Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    It's might help if you give us an idea of the price range you are working with.
     
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  6. armison89

    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    try to find a used one. most good skimmers will be around $200.
     
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  7. BioFreak

    BioFreak Feather Duster

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    read the PM I sent you I have a used one I'd be willing to part with as I am in the process of upgrading.
     
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  8. brunoboarder244

    brunoboarder244 Torch Coral

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    im more than likely trying to find a decent used one, i have a small budget so probably a max of $100 unless i can get some good deals on other supplies then i may have a larger budget
     
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  9. silor

    silor Sea Dragon

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    If you can go read my review of the sc 150 skimmer in the protien skimmer section it was 100 shipped Amd it's a very well made skimmer with the same pump that most of the other skimmers out there are using.. Pm me if you need more detail
     
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  10. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Not sure on price yet, but Coralife is putting out a cone series that should be pretty competitively priced. If you have time to wait you should check those out. Otherwise, I think used would be your best bet. Check on Craigslist.
     
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