Protein Skimmer for 50 Gallon Tank (plus sump)

[andresont]

I would go with the one that mixes at least 600L/hr air or more.

There are so many models and names but air intake is the most important.
i am a Tunze fan just for that and also they are cheep on hydro, super easy to clean and very quiet.

but yeah get the biggest one you can afford.
did you look into ATI ? 2000 L/hr air intake.
Only a Bubble King has that much air intake , but for larger price tag.

http://www.atiaquaristik.com/index.php?id=92,0,0,1,0,0

.
http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s...=ps-rebkmsm250
.
Tunze 9010 has 650L/hr air intake
http://www.tunze.com/149.html?&L=1&C..._tunzeprod_pi1[predid]=-infoxunter028


.

DOC Skimmer 9010
(9010.000)
Recommended for aquariums up to 1,000 litres (264 USgal.) of salt water.
Small Dimensions: L125 x W113 x H418 mm (L4.9 x W4.4 x H16.8 in.)
Power savings: 230 V / 50 Hz (115 V / 60 Hz) Only 21 W,
Water throughput: 1,200 l/h (317 USgal./h)
Lots of air Air capacity: 650 l/h (171 USgal./h)
Skimmer cup volume: .7 l (.18 USgal.). Equipped with the accessories for internal and aquarium cabinet operation.



.