Skimmers

Wayne · #1 02-12-2011, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by silentcivilian

But back to subject.. Do what you can with what you have. Skimmer wise, most of us run a skimmer id say, just seems to help out. With what you clean out of the collection cup (makes my stomach turn) Id say most of it I dont want in my water.

I would never dump the skimmate that gets pulled out of the water back into the tank. Just shows that its undesirable. A skimmer is just another sort of filtration that most people would recommend, even for sofies and LPS that likes dirtier water. Shop around and get some reviews

Also don't worry when you do get one and it doesn't work for a few days (or weeks). Just needs to get oils off and "break in"

JohnnyReeftank · #2 02-12-2011, 01:45 AM

I'm in almost the same boat as you. I started the hobby in September with a 35g that I converted from a FW Snakehead tank. I did a bunch of research and the majority of people seemed to like the Aqua C Remora as one of the top HOB skimmers for 30-60 g tanks. You will hear opinions either way about it but I bought one and its been working fine for me.

Just search these forums because there are tons of threads debating skimmers

Earthgirl · #3 02-12-2011, 02:41 AM

Thanks everyone for their input!!
Looks like I'm going to be reading that huge thread, mostly cause I'm interested but also because I don't feel like shooting arrows lol!
You guys rock!