Skimmer

[mbeach66]

hey all, im getting a protein skimmer and i was curious to hear what suggestions i coould get.
i have a community tank, Fire Shrimp, two perc clowns, 1 yellow tang, and 3 chromis, 40 gal, 10 lbs LR. i don't want to really break the bank as i am a little low on the budget... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Clkwrk]

A few decent hob skimmers are the Viaaqua multi skimmer around $100, Cpr back pack with is around 150 and the remora skimmers which are around $200 but all can be found for a decent used price.Then there is always those seaclones which arent the best but will do their job those you can find for under 50 online.

[raven7004]

If you’re using a sump go with the AquaC EV120 with Mag-Drive 5. I’m sure there are other skimmers that work fine, but my internet research pointed to AquaC and I haven’t been disappointed. I’ve had mine up and running for two months and it is very easy to maintain, and appears to be working great. Like I said, there are many skimmers that will work, but everyone I’ve chatted with who has an AquaC skimmer swear by them.

[DaveC]

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2...gory_Code=AquaC (http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=AQUAC-REMORA&Category_Code=AquaC)

For a tank your size, the AquaC hang on's are very good skimmers, as raven7004 mentioned if you do have a sump there is a better variety of skimmers available, such as the in sump AquaC's, ASM skimmers....and most will do a tank considerable larger than yours which is good in case you wanted to upgrade in the future..

DaveC

[brody98]

If you can always buy bigger than you need so you can use it on a larger system down the road or if you decide to add a sump or anything else to it you will be covered.