mikrapp1972
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i need some help i looking for a new protein skimmer i have 55 gal tank and i want a good skimmer i am useing a air bubbler right now and i hate it
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bulldog123
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HOB or in sump?
lovetofly31
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I just ditched my coralife 65 since it started having serious microbubble issues. I ordered an aquac Remora and have been running it for a couple days now as an HOB. Style, quality skim, water return, and noise level are all better than the coralife.
pezenfuego
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Bulldog brings up an excellent question but I just wanted to add a general rule and ask a few more questions.
HOB=hang on back btw.
The size of your protein skimmer depends a lot on your bioload, feeding schedule, and tank size. A lot of times you will see a rating for a skimmer ie up to 50/100/75 gallons. Generally, these numbers are way too high (imo). It makes complete sense if you think about it. If you have a 30 gallon aquarium and find two different skimmers: one is rated for 30 gallons and the other is rated for 60 chances are the 30 gallon skimmer is going to cost a lot less. It only makes sense that you should buy it since it conforms to your wallet and your tank size...right? Well, not entirely. You see, a rule of thumb (and I hate rules of thumb) is that you should go with a skimmer that is rated for at least twice your tank size. Remember that this rule isn't always golden. Sometimes a skimmer that is rated twice your tank size is still inadequate and sometimes a skimmer that is rated for twice your tank size, while not inadequate, is simply a waste of money.
So what is your bioload like/what is your stocklist going to be like?
There are a few brands that you almost can't go wrong with, Euroreef and Reef Octopus to name a couple. With that said, everyone will have a different opinion on this matter.
Lovetofly31: I used to have a coralife 65. It worked...somewhat. That's about the only good thing I have to say about it. There are certainly much better skimmers out there.
HOB=hang on back btw.
The size of your protein skimmer depends a lot on your bioload, feeding schedule, and tank size. A lot of times you will see a rating for a skimmer ie up to 50/100/75 gallons. Generally, these numbers are way too high (imo). It makes complete sense if you think about it. If you have a 30 gallon aquarium and find two different skimmers: one is rated for 30 gallons and the other is rated for 60 chances are the 30 gallon skimmer is going to cost a lot less. It only makes sense that you should buy it since it conforms to your wallet and your tank size...right? Well, not entirely. You see, a rule of thumb (and I hate rules of thumb) is that you should go with a skimmer that is rated for at least twice your tank size. Remember that this rule isn't always golden. Sometimes a skimmer that is rated twice your tank size is still inadequate and sometimes a skimmer that is rated for twice your tank size, while not inadequate, is simply a waste of money.
So what is your bioload like/what is your stocklist going to be like?
There are a few brands that you almost can't go wrong with, Euroreef and Reef Octopus to name a couple. With that said, everyone will have a different opinion on this matter.
Lovetofly31: I used to have a coralife 65. It worked...somewhat. That's about the only good thing I have to say about it. There are certainly much better skimmers out there.
mikrapp1972
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i have six fish total i feed once aday i have a 55 gal tank and i am useing a in the tank air bubbler and i hate so i want to get a good one this time
mikrapp1972
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i have six fish in my tank i have about 15 lb of live rock the tank has beeen running for over a year now no big trouble one is the i hate the bubble skimmer and i can not keep new snails alive i still have to snail that i frist put in the tank but would like more but that only last a few days
bulldog123
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What is a "bubble skimmer"? 15lbs of LR is not enough IMO! Are you looking for a "Hang on Back" or "in sump" or "external" skimmer? If you are killing your snails you are doing something else wrong! You need to post everthing about your tank if someone is to help you.