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Old 09-18-2013, 07:54 PM
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Default Looking for external skimmer recommendations
I have a 350 gallons total water and want to see what is best and reliable skimmer for price wise. Planning on mixed reefs near future. Thank you for your inputs.
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Old 09-18-2013, 08:20 PM
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I like my Lifereef skimmer.Set it and forget it.
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Old 09-18-2013, 08:52 PM
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There is actually a thread about this going right now

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...981#post845981
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Old 09-18-2013, 09:47 PM
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I like my Lifereef skimmer.Set it and forget it.
Where did you buy your skimmer?
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Old 09-18-2013, 10:02 PM
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Ordered directly from Jeff at lifereef.com. The 6 foot tall one is rated for 1000 gal.
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Old 09-18-2013, 10:43 PM
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And how big is your tank?
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Old 09-18-2013, 10:45 PM
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180. System volume is closer to 280.
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Old 09-18-2013, 10:49 PM
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180. System volume is closer to 280.
180G and you ordered a 6 foot tall. It's rated for 1500G+. Also did you ordered together with the pump?
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Old 09-18-2013, 10:57 PM
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Old 09-18-2013, 11:04 PM
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Also is it easy to remove the skimmer cup.
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