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zainsreef
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how do i know what kind of protein skimmer skimmer is good?
fshhub
Active Member
some, are definitely better than others, but just like i mentioned in your other post, what do you intend to do wiht the tank(what fish, or coralsand inverts), also what type of skimmer are you looking for, a hang on or an in sump? and what size tank, there are many skimmers ont he market, and although most do have their avantages for paying the extra money, some times you can't seem to be able to jsutify the price for your system(ex. almost no one really wants to spend 300$+ for a skimer for a 20 gallin tank, and so on)
and to add there, how much (if any) do you intend to set aside for a skimmer, you really should not skimp on skimming, but we can't always afford the actual best
HTH
and to add there, how much (if any) do you intend to set aside for a skimmer, you really should not skimp on skimming, but we can't always afford the actual best
HTH
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zainsreef
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well im hoping to get a reef with inverts and fish and im willing to spend about $60 on one
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zainsreef
Guest
a 65 gal tank and im hoping to get some clown fish and the rest im still thinking what to get
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zainsreef
Guest
well i saw a seaclone for $74 so im thinking of getting that
fshhub
Active Member
for less agressive fish and nothing too heavy, in the under 100$ range, for a 60 gallon(was it?), tehn i would get a seaclone or a prizm, i like the prizm better and have seen them for as little as 70 and change on line, sea clones run about the same but i like the prizm better, but if money were not a huge factor, then i would look into something a bit better(however this is gonna mena more money too), my first choice is the remora or remora pro, but htey are much more than 75$(at least 2 times as much, minimum)
dirtybilge
Member
I use a seaclone on my 65G reef and i would say its ok for that size.
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zainsreef
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so the prizm protien skimmers are good? because i thought it was cheap
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zainsreef
Guest
ya but the seaclone looked like a nice protein skimmer
zack schwartz
Active Member
What ever u do do not get get a PS 100 protien skimmer. The worst $45 ever spent on my reef tank.
chainsaw5vent
Member
it may depend on your hardware setup. do you have room and $$ for a sump, or do you only have enough room for a H/O type skimmer? if you live in the so.cal area, check out <a href="http://www.recycler.com" target="_blank">www.recycler.com</a> and click into the "fish/aquariums" section. you may be able to find a good skimmer for your needs at a low price. 
fish for life.
Member
I think anthem is right. I have an unopened prizm skinner I got on the iternet that is supposed to be good for under 90 tanks. I got it for less than $50 because I thought it was a good deal. As a newby I am learning you get what you pay for. Why unopened, I've been doing a lot of reading... and well, anyone want it? <img src="graemlins//urrr.gif" border="0" alt="[urrr]" />
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orwolf77
Guest
Are the SeaClones pretty quiet overall?
von_rahvin
Member
berlin turbo BABY!!!!!
honestly though, get a good quality skimmer. i would go with an in the sump model, another thought, if oyu want to be a little more adventurous buil or get a refugium for your tank. just another thought. can't let anyone have their decisions too easy!
honestly though, get a good quality skimmer. i would go with an in the sump model, another thought, if oyu want to be a little more adventurous buil or get a refugium for your tank.
just another thought. can't let anyone have their decisions too easy! 
scubanut
Member
I am also looking to buy a new skimmer and I have been looking on ----.com They have brand new ones and used ones for a reasonable price. They're way cheaper than the prices at a fish store that I've seen. just type in "protein skimmer" in your search and you should get a whole big list on them
lordofthereef
Member
if anybody wants, i have a brand new, never used, still in the box, berlin turbo skimmer. it is the in sump model, and rated 25-250 gallons. i use one and love it! just no use for the second one. 150 dollars plus shipping. FIRM!