Do I need a protein Skimmer?

amyandbrandon2

amyandbrandon2

Member
I have a 55gallon tank with around 70lbs of LR, and 80 lbs of live sand. I recently purchsed a 75 gallon wet/dry filter with over flow box to my sump.
Here it is:

So do I still need a skimmer in the long run if I wish to setup a reef?
Thanks,
-Amy
 
michaeltx

michaeltx

Moderator
yes a reef benifits greatly from having a protein skimmer attached with it. the gunk it pulls out helps keep water quality up that the corals have to have to thrive.
Mike
 
hammerhed7

hammerhed7

Active Member
you can run a tank without a skimmer but you really need to be cautious with feeding and water changes. Personally I would not be without one, once you see what a quality skimmer removes from the water you will be a believer in them, just do not skimp on this area, get the best skimmer you can afford the first time around
 
michaeltx

michaeltx

Moderator
deffinately better IMO I dont care for the seaclones.
I wont recomend one though cause mine was several years old and they dont make them anymore so the brands available now I have not used.
Mike
 
sh2000

sh2000

Member
how is the coralife superskimmer ? I got one a few months ago just wanted to know if anyone has experience with it so far so good but for the long run does it hold up ?
 
apos

apos

Member
Seaclones aren't worth the money you pay for them, especially given that some stores sell them for as much as it would cost to buy a really good skimmer (around $200). Save yourself money and headache in the long run and get a highly recommended skimmer brand instead of this *****-quality product.
And yes, I have a seaclone skimmer. Anyone want to lend me money to upgrade? Anyone?
 
amyandbrandon2

amyandbrandon2

Member
There are sooooo many skimmers out there and everyone reccomends a different one lol
I think I'll do quite a bit of research on them! I don't have any fish or coral just inverts for the time being so I have time to research before i jump in!
Thanks everyone!
 
rgf1046

rgf1046

Member
The Coarlife Super Skimmer is a great option for the money. My first was a Seaclone and the Coralife is a huge improvement.
 
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