Refugium Vs Protein Skimmers

[thauro77]

So here is the deal:
I used to have a 30gl tank and now I upgrade it to a 75gl. I have plenty of live rock, around 100#'s, and live sand as well, 80#'s. I also got a new refugium for the tank, and I had the pre-existing protein skimmer. My questios is if I should run both or if the refigium is better than the protein skimmer. I am running short of space because I got to place the protein skimmer in the sump filter and the space in there is really tight. So any ideas or suggestions?
Thanks

 

[nycbob]

u should run both.

 

[gatorwpb]

definitely run both if you can. there are some skimmers very small footprints.

 

[fishfreak1242]

Refugium= Denitrafing/pod growth
Protein Skimmer= removal of organic molecules in tank
Run both. You won't regret it if you have the right equipment.

 

[frankthetank]

I would run both... but a good protein skimmer is always more important than a refugium. However, I wouldn't run a reef tank without both.
If you're running short on space... you could always get an HOB Refugium.

 

[natclanwy]

I agree run both, they both preform different functions and are not redundant filtration systems.