What would be a good skimmer for a 20 gallon?

saltyrich

Active Member
I've just set up a 20 gallon tank w/ about 40 lbs of aragonite that has been seeded with critters, and about 30lbs of lr. I'm going to put different types of inverts and some reef type fish that I'm not willing to put in my main reef tank becasue they may nip at corals (i.e. a dwarf angel) etc. I think I want a pygmy cherub and maybe a saddleback clown an small anemone way down the line. What ype of skimmer would you recommend. I want something good, but not overpowering becasue it is only a 20 gallon.
 

hondo

Member
for a 20g tank I would go with a prism. It's cheap but will handle the bioload of your 20g with out a problem.
 

nm reef

Active Member
I've been running a CPR BacPac 2r for close to 2 years now...it was the origional skimmer I bought for my 55 reef. Its been on my 58 fish only for a long time now...but it still works and about every other week I need to empty the collection cup. I've found it to be a reliable skimmer for smaller systems and in addition I've found the customer service to be exceptional. Decent product and the company stands behind it...what more could you ask for a 20 gal system....:cool:
 
CPR is one of the best company's I've ever dealt with. They are so knowledgable and really go out of their way to help out. I don't have their skimmer, but do have their big CR3000 filter and their CS100 overflows and also their 18" AquaFuge which I used prior to setting up my 55 refugium. GREAT company!! Great products!
 
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