protein skimmer

drsteve2001

drsteve2001

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Looking to get a protein skimmer. Do any of the clamp on type do the job? I have a 55 gallon corner tank and space under tank is very limited. Don"t wanna break the bank either..wife has had it!
Also what is the diff between a protein skimmer and sump/ref? Will a skimmer do the job? again space is limited
 
meowzer

meowzer

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I have a 54G corner bow front, and YUP space is very limited
I just bought a Octopus BH100ss $135.....it's a hang on the back skimmer, and size was perfect
The sump/fuge is a means of filtration....
 
drsteve2001

drsteve2001

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3208090
I have a 54G corner bow front, and YUP space is very limited
I just bought a Octopus BH100ss $135.....it's a hang on the back skimmer, and size was perfect
The sump/fuge is a means of filtration....
So far you like it then? Does it come with the drain cup?(been reading that is a option) Do you have a sump/Fuge? We have the same tank i think i sain 55gal but it is 54 corner
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by drsteve2001
http:///forum/post/3208120
So far you like it then? Does it come with the drain cup?(been reading that is a option) Do you have a sump/Fuge? We have the same tank i think i sain 55gal but it is 54 corner
No sump/fuge in this tank.....NO ROOM :( I have only had this skimemr for a couple of days....so it's too early for me to give an honest opinion
BUT...I did a lot of looking and asking, and ran a poll on this site....and this one won

and I don;t have a drain cup
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by drsteve2001
http:///forum/post/3208162
so when it doesn't have a drain cup where does all the crap go? Or do you have to take the unit off to clean
they all come with a COLLECTION cup.....some come with a drain option
what that means is it has a hole in the side, and a hose so you can put that hose into a bigger container so you never have to worry about the collection cup overflowing
 
drsteve2001

drsteve2001

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3208171
they all come with a COLLECTION cup.....some come with a drain option
what that means is it has a hole in the side, and a hose so you can put that hose into a bigger container so you never have to worry about the collection cup overflowing
oooooooooooooooohhh that clears it up
thanks
 
drsteve2001

drsteve2001

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is that 2 different kinds or one, also do i still need a protein skimmer then? I am not familiar with refuge and how they work...so i put on one the tank the other under...then do i still need my fluval filter?
 
bulldog123

bulldog123

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The sump would replace your fluval. On the equipment I listed the refuge is a hang on version. You can hang it on the back of your tank if you have the room and you dont mind the look. I have place mine under the tank hanging off the sump. The skimmer preforms a different function and most people do like to have them. Very little is required but something make life easier. I posted my 54g in the "share your aquarium" section but I dont know how to get you to that post. It shows some of the working under the tank I believe.
 
drsteve2001

drsteve2001

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do you have to use the sump with the refuge? just got the new fluval. went to the sare section didnt see pic....will check again later off to work. thanks
 
bulldog123

bulldog123

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You could use the fuge as a HOB. The sump replaces the fluval the refuge is just another piece of equipment. Does not do what the sump/fluval does.
The purpose of the sump is to house most of the equipment out of site. The only equipment you see in my tanks are the VorTech.
 
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