Stupid skimmer size

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by cira050, Aug 9, 2009.

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  1. cira050

    cira050 Torch Coral

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    cira050, Aug 9, 2009
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  2. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    one might work for you in a 22 gal i would think
     
    homegrowncorals, Aug 10, 2009
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  3. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    biggest piece of junk you can ever waste your money on.

    I still think you should stick with the aqualife and place it in your tank. The one you are looking at doesnt skim, overflows very quickly...I used mine for 3 weeks before I tossed it in the trash
     
    schackmel, Aug 10, 2009
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  4. Sco-tie

    Sco-tie Bristle Worm

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    NO dont buy those they are horrible and dont work at all invest in a good skimmer and it will last you many years to come. i would say a good skimmer is one of the most valuble part in a good system
     
    Sco-tie, Aug 11, 2009
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  5. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Good piece of advice. Luna
     
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  6. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    Get an AquaticLife 115, they work great. The one you are looking at is a complete waste of time and space. They create a TON of microbubbles and don't produce any skimmate.
     
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  7. freyre

    freyre Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    +1 i do agree with every one in here that type of skimmer dosent work it has design floss... go with aqualife better shoice
     
    freyre, Aug 11, 2009
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  8. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Also look at the following three HOB models

    AquaC Remora Pro
    Octopus BH-300F

    They are overkill for your tank, but not so overkill that it would be detrimental.

    Beware the cheap skimmer. They suck.
     
    PharmrJohn, Aug 11, 2009
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  9. cira050

    cira050 Torch Coral

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  10. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    I ran one on my 40 gallon for a year and loved it. If I had a smaller system I would buy one again ;) But I would look into the BH-100F (the model I had). Has an extra filter chamber that can also serve as a mechanical filter for things like carbon and LR rubble. I even kept my grounding probe in it.
     
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