Protein skimmer help.

Cannoy · 06-18-2008, 11:52 PM

I have a 38 gallon tank and the pump to my skimmer quit today so instead of buying a new pump i would like to just get another skimmer because the one i have isnt doing a good job.

What skimmer would be good for my tank and doesnt cost a whole lot?

Mica · 06-19-2008, 12:56 AM

Everyone seem to like the Terminator.
one of the sponsors sells them for very good prices. Aquatic Aggression

glampka · 06-19-2008, 06:43 AM

AquaC Remora, Bak PakII as well.

Gina · 06-19-2008, 07:57 AM

You can also give these a look. This is what we use.

ASM Skimmers

BigAl07 · 06-19-2008, 08:09 AM

I'm running an ASM and have to say I don't know HOW you could improve BUT then again I'm spoiled. It was too easy to set up and it works like a CHAMP!

On the FLIP side.. I have heard nothing but good things about the "Terminator" skimmer.

lcstorc · 06-19-2008, 08:32 AM

Not sure if you have a sump or not.
With a sump I would go with an ASM-G1.
Without a sump I would go with an Aqua C Remora.
Both work great once they break in and you set them how you want them. Just empty the collection cup frequently and clean the whole thing once a year or so and you will get lots of work out of them.

AQTCJAK · 06-19-2008, 11:22 AM

My choices would be for a sump Terminator, ASM - sumpless typhoon, remora

TurboSnail8898 · 06-25-2008, 01:33 AM

I would look into Octopus skimmers over ASM, octopus uses better materials and are cheaper. A couple years ago ASM was great, but they raised their prices and the materials they use to construct their skimmers are inferior to the cell cast acrylic that is used by octopus.

So, do you need the skimmer to be run external, HOB or in-sump?

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Cannoy Tubeworm Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 28 View Gallery Karma Komment	Protein skimmer help. I have a 38 gallon tank and the pump to my skimmer quit today so instead of buying a new pump i would like to just get another skimmer because the one i have isnt doing a good job. What skimmer would be good for my tank and doesnt cost a whole lot?

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Mica Tunicate Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Protein skimmer help. Everyone seem to like the Terminator. one of the sponsors sells them for very good prices. Aquatic Aggression

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glampka Achilles Tang Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 841 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Protein skimmer help. AquaC Remora, Bak PakII as well. __________________ We are the people our parents warned us about! JB 30 gal mixed reef 12 gal mixed Aquapod, 70 W MH 12 gal JBJ cube - mixed reef 12 gal Aquapod - work in progress

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Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,826 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Protein skimmer help. You can also give these a look. This is what we use. ASM Skimmers __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

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BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 11,448 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Protein skimmer help. I'm running an ASM and have to say I don't know HOW you could improve BUT then again I'm spoiled. It was too easy to set up and it works like a CHAMP! On the FLIP side.. I have heard nothing but good things about the "Terminator" skimmer. __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 19,905 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Protein skimmer help. Not sure if you have a sump or not. With a sump I would go with an ASM-G1. Without a sump I would go with an Aqua C Remora. Both work great once they break in and you set them how you want them. Just empty the collection cup frequently and clean the whole thing once a year or so and you will get lots of work out of them. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,111 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Protein skimmer help. My choices would be for a sump Terminator, ASM - sumpless typhoon, remora __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

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TurboSnail8898 Tubeworm Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson. AZ Posts: 28 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Protein skimmer help. I would look into Octopus skimmers over ASM, octopus uses better materials and are cheaper. A couple years ago ASM was great, but they raised their prices and the materials they use to construct their skimmers are inferior to the cell cast acrylic that is used by octopus. So, do you need the skimmer to be run external, HOB or in-sump? __________________ Matt Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. Titus Maccius Plautus (254 BC - 184 BC), Rudens

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