Which skimmer should I get for my 5.5ft tank

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by Reefmaniac, Apr 29, 2011.

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  1. Reefmaniac

    Reefmaniac Plankton

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    Hi all, I've got a 5.5th x 2.5ftx 2.5th tank..currently looking for a protein skimmer...been offered a skimmer (Reef Octopus SUPER
    SRO 5000SSS In-Sump Protein Skimmer) by 1 of my fellow reefers... Wondering whether its suitable for my 5.5ft reef tank...or you guys could suggest me a good protein skimmer? Thx
     
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  2. Seano Hermano

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    I don't know of any skimmer that would be appropriately sized for such a small tank. Most people tend to just go with a refugium for a filtration on their pico tanks, and/or a HOB filter.
     
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  3. steve wright

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    5.5 ft x 2.5ft x 2.5ft ?
    Thats 66 x 30 x 30 inches or over 250 US gallons

    Seano thinks this is a small tank? dude you must have a swimming pool with saltwater in then LOL

    Reefmaniac - around the www. I have seen the SRO5000 used on tanks up to 300 gallons

    They are rated for tanks/systems up to 400 gallons, but as you know a lot depends on bio load

    Steve
     
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  4. Seano Hermano

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    Steve you don't have fish swimming with you in your saltwater pool? :p ::)

    I thought the thread title said 5.5 gallon. +1 to What Steve suggested.

    I should get some sleep.
     
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  5. steve wright

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    no I just have the 80 gallon Pico at present Seano LOL

    good night dude
     
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  6. saltysupply

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    reef octopus is a great option, cant go wrong with the bubble blaster pumps
     
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  7. BigReefin

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    bubble blaster pumps are good....till you have to replace them...$200+...outch!!
     
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