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Looking for a skimmer

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by bearsareawsome, Oct 25, 2011.

  1. Oct 25, 2011 #1
    bearsareawsome Norwalk, IA

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    Im still a FNG to this saltwater stuff but i beginng to read about and thinking i might want a skimmer.  i have a 112 hexagonal flatback mixed reef and fish.  im runing a refugium in the big compartment and that is it.  just looking for some insite and maybe one to buy.  let me know your input and maybe what you have for a good deal.[​IMG]
     
  2. Oct 25, 2011 #2
    iaJim

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    I would say that your next most important purchase should be a skimmer. I guess very frequent water changes can help you avoid that, but you'll pay for it either way.
     
  3. Oct 25, 2011 #3
    bearsareawsome Norwalk, IA

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    Yeah i don't have problems with water quaility at all but im getting more fish and thought about maybe just being on the safe side and putting one in. i might need help on where to locate it also.
     
  4. Oct 25, 2011 #4
    iaJim

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    I"m sure someone here will offer you one.
     
  5. Oct 26, 2011 #5
    bearsareawsome Norwalk, IA

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    No one has a skimmer for sale.
     
  6. Oct 26, 2011 #6
    Actuary Adel, IA

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    I have a Marineland's Marine Pro 300 that I ran on my 125g mixed reef:

    http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4392+18985&pcatid=18985

    I switched to an H&S A150 when I decided to get a larger tank dominated with SPS. It was a good skimmer but it is extremely touchy with the water level. If you don't have an ATO sytem or a baffle in the sump that keeps the skimmer at an even level then I would look for something else.
     
  7. Oct 26, 2011 #7
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    I have a Euroreef RS180 if you're interested. $150 bucks.
     
  8. Oct 26, 2011 #8
    bearsareawsome Norwalk, IA

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    i think i might need a hanging one. not quite sure though. not a ton of room in my sump. i might get some insite from the tank tour this weekend. if they say i got room then i might get back to you blackx.
     

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