Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board

Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board (http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/index.php)
-   Calgary (http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=17)
-   -   Skimmer for a 40 gallon (http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=66214)

Alycia 07-08-2010 11:46 PM

Skimmer for a 40 gallon
 
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.


All times are GMT. The time now is 12:52 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.