Best Protein Skimmer?

reefarchitect54 · 08-28-2006, 09:50 AM

Starting a 46 Gallon Bowfront tank. Wanted to know what you guys think the best skimmer out is???

fishcrazy · 08-28-2006, 11:21 AM

to Reef Sanctuary!!!

The best skimmer can only be determined if you tell us if you tell us the following:

Do you have a sump or not?
What type of corals do you intend to keep?

reefarchitect54 · 08-28-2006, 02:41 PM

I do not have a sump. I am going to use the magnium 350 canister filter kit that comes with the bio wheel component. I am not 100 percent on the corals yet but I am intending on keeping some that are compatable with my tank size, fish, and lighting. I am really just starting to determine all the details. But I would like all the help you guys can offer. Thanks

billyr98 · 08-28-2006, 02:43 PM

Welcome to RS!

One big question, before we get into skimmers, can you get a sump instead of the canister filter? In a reef atmosphere, it would be a in great benefit for ya..
But if you can't, you can't.. I have no opinions on hang on skimmers, but I know others will chime in...

cheeks69 · 08-28-2006, 07:17 PM

A canister filter isn't recommended for reef tanks since they will trap detritus which will lead to nitrate problems in time. Using LR, LS, good flow and good skimmer is all you need. Since you don't have a sump you'll be limited AFA skimmers go BUT there are a couple of good one's the AQUA-C Remora is excelent as well as the HOT Aqua-medic Turboflotor but it's bulky, also Deltec makes an excellent HOT skimmer the MCE600.

Woodstock · 08-28-2006, 11:10 PM

I have two Aqua C remora Pro skimmers; one on my 90 reef and one on my 30 cube. They work great!

JasonL · 08-29-2006, 12:22 AM

Then it is settled Aqua C Remora is the best there is. I would go with that.

billyr98 · 08-29-2006, 01:02 AM

Yep.. you got the skimmer figured out.. Now go get a sump.. it will be so beneficial!

iluvzigz · 08-29-2006, 01:13 AM

i found a link but i dont know if i can paste the link here its not one of our sponsors ,..but its an aqua c remora hang on version. what about this ??.i dont have a skimmer or a sump
(well i have one just not in use)...
would this be a good option..or would it be best to get the sump w/skimmer goin instead??

Craig Manoukian · 08-29-2006, 02:08 AM

I love the Aqua Medic Turbofloter Cheeks referred to, the pin wheel really makes fine bubbles, maximum surface area, and skims like crazy. Will be good for a tank larger than the 46 if you decide to upgrade.

Welcome to RS and good luck reefing!

reefarchitect54 · 08-29-2006, 10:27 AM

I wasent sure how to proceed I was planning on starting out with fish only and live rock then moving into reef. But you guys claim i could run only LR and LS with good powerheads and skimmer without a filter. I guess what you guys are also saying is the i should run a sump if any for my filter. Any recomndations on a sump. Im trying to set up the best possible system for what i want to do in the future which is ultimately a reef tank. Are sumps expensive to set up initially? I thank eveyone for helping me out with my setup. Ive been planning and reading for a while but just need real peoples opinions. Thanks again!!!

MarbleShark · 08-29-2006, 12:36 PM

You can put LR and algae in your Sump to help the filter process.

08-28-2006, 09:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
reefarchitect54 Tuxedo Urchin Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 282 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Best Protein Skimmer? Starting a 46 Gallon Bowfront tank. Wanted to know what you guys think the best skimmer out is???

08-28-2006, 11:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
fishcrazy Fire Coral Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 78 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Best Protein Skimmer? to Reef Sanctuary!!! The best skimmer can only be determined if you tell us if you tell us the following: Do you have a sump or not? What type of corals do you intend to keep?

08-28-2006, 02:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
reefarchitect54 Tuxedo Urchin Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 282 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Best Protein Skimmer? I do not have a sump. I am going to use the magnium 350 canister filter kit that comes with the bio wheel component. I am not 100 percent on the corals yet but I am intending on keeping some that are compatable with my tank size, fish, and lighting. I am really just starting to determine all the details. But I would like all the help you guys can offer. Thanks

08-28-2006, 02:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,409 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Best Protein Skimmer? Welcome to RS! One big question, before we get into skimmers, can you get a sump instead of the canister filter? In a reef atmosphere, it would be a in great benefit for ya.. But if you can't, you can't.. I have no opinions on hang on skimmers, but I know others will chime in... __________________ Billyr98 - I'm BACK!! -

08-28-2006, 07:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,386 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Best Protein Skimmer? A canister filter isn't recommended for reef tanks since they will trap detritus which will lead to nitrate problems in time. Using LR, LS, good flow and good skimmer is all you need. Since you don't have a sump you'll be limited AFA skimmers go BUT there are a couple of good one's the AQUA-C Remora is excelent as well as the HOT Aqua-medic Turboflotor but it's bulky, also Deltec makes an excellent HOT skimmer the MCE600. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

08-28-2006, 11:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Best Protein Skimmer? I have two Aqua C remora Pro skimmers; one on my 90 reef and one on my 30 cube. They work great! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

08-29-2006, 12:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
JasonL Midas Blenny Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 85 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Best Protein Skimmer? Then it is settled Aqua C Remora is the best there is. I would go with that. __________________ "It is not enough that we do our best; sometimes we have to do what's required." Winston Churchhill

08-29-2006, 01:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,409 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Best Protein Skimmer? Yep.. you got the skimmer figured out.. Now go get a sump.. it will be so beneficial! __________________ Billyr98 - I'm BACK!! -

08-29-2006, 01:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
iluvzigz Elegance coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: palm beach FL Posts: 1,026 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Best Protein Skimmer? i found a link but i dont know if i can paste the link here its not one of our sponsors ,..but its an aqua c remora hang on version. what about this ??.i dont have a skimmer or a sump (well i have one just not in use)... would this be a good option..or would it be best to get the sump w/skimmer goin instead?? __________________ Ben *Member "Crabs Are Evil and Delicious" Society* http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...250#post172250

08-29-2006, 02:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Best Protein Skimmer? I love the Aqua Medic Turbofloter Cheeks referred to, the pin wheel really makes fine bubbles, maximum surface area, and skims like crazy. Will be good for a tank larger than the 46 if you decide to upgrade. Welcome to RS and good luck reefing! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

08-29-2006, 10:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
reefarchitect54 Tuxedo Urchin Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 282 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Reorginizing my Setup!!! I wasent sure how to proceed I was planning on starting out with fish only and live rock then moving into reef. But you guys claim i could run only LR and LS with good powerheads and skimmer without a filter. I guess what you guys are also saying is the i should run a sump if any for my filter. Any recomndations on a sump. Im trying to set up the best possible system for what i want to do in the future which is ultimately a reef tank. Are sumps expensive to set up initially? I thank eveyone for helping me out with my setup. Ive been planning and reading for a while but just need real peoples opinions. Thanks again!!!

08-29-2006, 12:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
MarbleShark Torch coral Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 546 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Best Protein Skimmer? You can put LR and algae in your Sump to help the filter process. __________________ Norm

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