What Protein Skimmer Should I Get?

[SWaquariast]

I am looking at four protein skimmers on www.drfostersmith.com they are not top of the line by no means but are decent..These are my choices.

SeaClone Protein Skimmer 100http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4392+4400&pcatid=4400

Prizm Skimmer Deluxehttp://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4392+7928&pcatid=7928

Typhoon Hang-On Skimmerhttp://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4392+13910&pcatid=13910

Hang-On Refugium with Protein Skimmer 14" from aquatraders.http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp...rodID=292&HS=1

Help me choose the best one please.

[GSMguy]

none of the above?


out of all of those protein skimmers i would choose water changes, look at the octopuss hang or the Deltec Hang ons

[plyle02]

Personally, I know a few are not too great, and the others I am not too experienced with. What size tank? IMHO, this should be one of the tank's largest investments. On my 28 gallon tank I run a Euro-reef CS6-3 which is mesh modded and reciruculating modded. This thing is a beast and I still collect 1 full cup every 5-7 days, I do run it a bit wet though.... So I really think it depends on your philosophy of reefing... What type of reef, how large total water volumn, other means of filtration, feeding regiments, how many fish, etc...? I don't think you can ever go wrong buying a reputable brand, rated for 2-3 times the total water column. You can always scale back on the skimmer, or run on a timer or turn it off periodically, but will have to almost starve your system if you buy an underated/ low-quality skimmer. Just my 2 cents, good luck!

[tkeracer619]

Originally posted by GSMguy
none of the above?


out of all of those protein skimmers i would choose water changes, look at the octopuss hang or the Deltec Hang ons

What he said.

One like this.
http://www.aquacave.com/octopus-hang...b-100-495.html

[zacharytrimble]

I would go with with a bak-pak skimmer if you want hang on...and if it's in sump, I reccommend an ASM skimmer...they are like euroreefs only made in a cheaper way so they're cheaper.

[Nano Chris]

I used a Coralife Super Skimmer 125 on my 90 gallon worked ok, but overflowed several times, now i have a RSM and it uses the prizm skimmer and it works pretty good, hasn't overflowed yet and works.

[moonyguy]

If you can afford it buy MSX 160. I got one to replace my Tunze comline and I am pretty impressed so far.

[Reef'in Colorado]

i vote for the aquamedia turboflotor.....easy to adjust, works like a charm.

[CoreyK]

I have a Prizm, and although I don't have experience with anything else, it really doesn't seem that bad. I added an air valve and it doesn't require much adjusting; I get a cup full of "tea water" every few weeks on my little lightly stocked 20g, and its pretty quiet, which is important since my tank is ~ 3 feet from my bed.

[ooja3k]

Bubbleking

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...ode=bubbleking


No but seriously, their bk mini is nice!!!!

[SWaquariast]

send me urls to the protein skimmers you recamend

[SWaquariast]

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...4&pcatid=13924 how about this protein skimmer would this work.

[scaryperson27]

the sixty five would be more than you'll ever need for that tank, however, the octopus is more fit for your application. You have a 20g right?

It's better to just go ahead and fork the cash or else you'll end up finding yourself doing it a second time around.

[SWaquariast]

www.drfostersmith.com don't carey the octopus and I have never tried anywhere else. What are some cheap place to go to for the octopus.

[Slakker]

www.google.com

[JRaquatics]

Originally posted by SWaquariast
www.drfostersmith.com don't carey the octopus and I have never tried anywhere else. What are some cheap place to go to for the octopus.

Reefspecialty.com a RC sponsor that has great deals and super customer service. Mike (owner of Reef Specialty) is a great guy and will answer any questions you may have.

[kmf507]

This is like asking "What new car should I buy?" and letting everyone chime in on what the drive.

I drive an ASM skimmer, and I like it. I had a coralife, it was okay I guess, but I would never go back to one.

[alfani]

if you only have a 20gal..i would spend a little extra and get a use Remora

[SWaquariast]

whats a ramora

[Slakker]

AquaC Remora

[alfani]

you can find a use regular remora for under $100 and it's way better then seaclown and the poison

[reefaffinity]

I have an AquaC Urchin (in-sump version of the Remora) and it can't keep up with my CRP Bak-Pak. Honestly a good pump/venturi combination is the most important thing when buying a skimmer that works that way.
For my Bak-Pak I am using a Rio 600 with RVT (Rejuvenation Venturi Technology) and it works fine. I haven't even mesh modded it or anything - no needle wheel. Some of the newer Bak-Paks come with Maxi-jets that work the same way, im not sure how well those work.
All of the skimmers you mentioned are pretty bargain, and thus you will get some pretty bargain results. For in-sump stuff ASM seems to work, Aqua Medic Turboflotor maybe?
Bak-Paks work for HOB but an in-sump skimmer would be the best choice.

[SWaquariast]

I was looking around and would the ramora nano work.