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Alycia
07-08-2010, 11:46 PM
Hello all,
I'm setting up a 40 gallon reef that will be mostly LPS and softies with maybe one or two SPS species. Any suggestions for a skimmer? I'm looking at the Coralife Super Skimmer (65g) cause I can get a new one for pretty cheap. Any thoughts or anyone looking to get rid of a skimmer that would work for me?
SAMSHUNG
07-09-2010, 12:05 AM
I can't suggest a good one however I can suggest one not to buy,
Red Sea Prizm <=== not the best skimmer.
I got mine for relatively little so it wasn't a big loss but I think I
should have paid a bit more and opted for a Remora skimmer instead.
You'll frequently find in this hobby that it pays to spend more.
Alycia
07-09-2010, 12:22 AM
I have a hand-me-down Red Sea Prizm skimmer and am using it mostly for additional water circulation while my water clears up from fresh, live sand haha. They suck for anything more than a 20 gallon fish-only tank.
SAMSHUNG
07-09-2010, 12:31 AM
I can assure you the suck-age factor only increases on my 55 gallon.
Alycia
07-09-2010, 12:37 AM
hahaha I whole-heartedly believe you!
Red Coral Aquariums
07-09-2010, 12:42 AM
If you have a sump look into the Vertex in 80.
Kevin
Alycia
07-09-2010, 12:44 AM
unfortunately, no means for a sump
nlreefguy
07-09-2010, 03:27 AM
Then one of the deltec hang-ons would be your best bet. Probably the MCE300 for that size of tank.
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