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09-20-2006, 04:38 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Prince George
Posts: 78
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Skimmers
I need your guys help with picking a skimmer... My lfs told me it wasnt need since i am doin fish only... My tank is a 46 gallon and has been set up for 2 yrs almost now... i havent had too many problems except for my current Ich issue.... and the fact that i cant keep snails or crabs in my tank... as well as hair alge but thats is under control now that i have switch from tap water to Distilled water but the more i read in to this hobby the more i see people saying that i should have a skimmer... so i think its time to invest in one.... wat should i be lookin for in them.... any suggests on types i should get with out totally breaking me??
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09-20-2006, 04:46 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: bend, oregon
Posts: 10,940
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do you have a sump?
Regardless of the answer to that, the way you should do this without "breaking" you is to search the classifieds and buy a quality used skimmer. Im not up to speed on what skimmers you should pick if you dont have a sump and need a hang on type so ill let someone who does know answer that. : )
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09-20-2006, 04:56 PM
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Rockin-Roll Mod
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Coal Valley Illinois
Posts: 5,381
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You could try a one of these!  | Needle Wheel System Technology:- Dual Application System: Hang-on Tank Mount or Sump Hook-up
- Easy-twist collection cup
- Water-level Adjustment Dial
- Bubble-production diffuser
- High-grade acrylic construction with custom components
- Patented Needle-Wheel System with Aspirating Venturi
- Includes Needle-Wheel Water Pump with Air Inlet Silencer
- Colorful and informative packaging
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09-20-2006, 04:59 PM
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Wannabeareefer
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Calgary, Canada
Posts: 489
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I use a Aqua-Medic. You can get them at Wai's in town here and they work well.
They are hang on or not.
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09-20-2006, 05:20 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Prince George
Posts: 78
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Ya, I dont have a sump so it would have to be a hang on one
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09-20-2006, 05:24 PM
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Caitlin Renee 6/29/07
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Wooster, Ohio
Posts: 3,168
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i would look into the AquaC Remora. They are very nice hang skimmers and should do well on a 46g tank
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90g RR w/30g custom sump,30# Kaelini,30# Marshall,20# Uaniva,20# Tonga Branch,2 6045s,1 Seio 820,Milwaukee pH monitor,Milwaukee ORP monitor,(2) 150w Ebo Jager heaters,PanWorld 50px return pump, 2x54w T5 w/individual SLR IC reflectors,2x250w XM 10k w/ARO 250w electronic ballast,Reef Octopus NW200 skimmer
still a work in progress, but getting ever so close
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09-20-2006, 06:14 PM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 24,645
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brent Cone
You could try a one of these! Coralife Needle Wheel and Venturi Super Skimmer
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- Easy-twist collection cup
- Water-level Adjustment Dial
- Bubble-production diffuser
- High-grade acrylic construction with custom components
- Patented Needle-Wheel System with Aspirating Venturi
- Includes Needle-Wheel Water Pump with Air Inlet Silencer
- Colorful and informative packaging
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I 2nd it!Had the Remora Aqua C Pro and the Coralife is SO MUCH BETTER!
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09-20-2006, 09:08 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: new york city
Posts: 6,309
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I bought a coralife about a month ago and love it the only problem is it is very sensitive so you do have to adjust it often well I do anyway.
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09-20-2006, 09:59 PM
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Wrasseman!
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Vancouver Wa
Posts: 1,827
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Check out the tunze DOC skimmers There small they can be in your tank so no worries about floods and they work very well.
Did i mention there a sponser here?
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09-20-2006, 10:01 PM
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Caitlin Renee 6/29/07
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Wooster, Ohio
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IMO, I have used both. And the AquaC Remora outperforms the coralife... but thats my opinion.
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90g RR w/30g custom sump,30# Kaelini,30# Marshall,20# Uaniva,20# Tonga Branch,2 6045s,1 Seio 820,Milwaukee pH monitor,Milwaukee ORP monitor,(2) 150w Ebo Jager heaters,PanWorld 50px return pump, 2x54w T5 w/individual SLR IC reflectors,2x250w XM 10k w/ARO 250w electronic ballast,Reef Octopus NW200 skimmer
still a work in progress, but getting ever so close
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09-20-2006, 10:05 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Bloomington, MN
Posts: 2,399
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Hated the RemorasLove the needle wheels. If your looking for new I would try the ASM brand. I use all ER (and am content with them). ASM is made from cheeper material, but functionally should be the same.
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