Best protein skimmer for heavy bioload 55 gallon? | Reef2Reef or your 55-gallon tank with a heavy bioload, here are three great HOB protein skimmers to consider: Aquatic Life 115 Mini – Compact, quiet, and affordable, ideal for smaller tanks with heavy bioloads (around $120-150)
Ultra Reef Akula Skimmer Review | Reef2Reef To many skimmer companies will just build a skimmer out of standard acrylic sizes and standard pumps without any thought to design This is the problem with allot of cheaper skimmers Do not think all skimmers are the same with the same pump Engineering makes a difference because balance is what makes a skimmer great
Ultrareef Skimmer 190 quick review | Reef2Reef I was looking to replace my Maxspect SK400 skimmer because I was tired of constantly having to tweak it My system is a RSR425XL that's wall to wall SPS so I also wanted something beefier Having gone through Octo, Deltec, Tunze and Nyos I was torn between a RE Double Cone 180 and the new
Who Replaced Filter Socks w A Skimmer? | Reef2Reef The large skimmer is noticeably quick in removing particulates (sometimes too quick for my likings), but it won't have the same effect as filter socks or roller mat filter and there will still be some particulates floating around When I put the socks back on, the particulates are greatly reduced, but the skimmer doesn't pull out as much material
ASM G2 Skimmer Reviews | Reef2Reef Hey so I just bought a ASM g2 skimmer on Craigslist The pump was working on and off so i ordered a new one from marine depot Just wanted to see if anyone is using the skimmer and had any reviews on it for me Thanks!
Protein Skimmer Stand | Reef2Reef I have a Waterbox 50 3 and just purchased an AquaReady WS-1 I knew I would likely need a stand for the protein skimmer and when I measured the depth of that compartment it is like 13 5in and the recommended height is 8-10” I know egg crate is a common stand, but at 0 375”, I would need to stack like 14 pieces
Bubble Magus Skimmer Wattage Issue | Reef2Reef I recently purchased a Bubble Magus Curve 7 protein skimmer Per manufacture specs it should run at 16 watts My hydros XP8 controller is showing it running between 128 - 138 watts I ordered a second Curve 7 skimmer hoping I got a faulty one and that one was running at the same high wattage I tried changing outlets with no change
Skimmer noise - Max Nano g2 XXL | Reef2Reef A skimmer works by using micro bubbles Waste sticks to the bubbles and comes out in the foam you create the air valve lets air in You want it to be fully open eventually to get as much air The water gate lets you rise or lower the water level inside the skimmer to fine tune your
Skimmer Sizing Recommendation | Reef2Reef Looking for a recommendation on Reef Octopus skimmer sizing Waterbox 150 4 rough dims are 48x24x22, actual total system volume is 114 gallons (88 5 Display and 25 5 Sump) Currently running a Reef Mat 1200, I would prefer not to over do it and be able to leave some nutrients in the water I'm
No skimmer? | Reef2Reef No skimmer here and no fuge Just a reefmat and small WCs 2-4g every 7-10 days to vacuum detritus that collects in a corner 65g total with only 4 fish but two are decent sized tangs It does depend on how your stocked I ran my 330g (285g total ) like @BryanM but ended up adding a skimmer and do 25g weekly WCs About 20 fish including 8 tangs