Protein Skimmer for 30 gal.tank.

[ron101]

If you can't afford $200, go skimmerless until you can. That way you don't throw a $100 skimmer in the garbage.

I agree. Of the pre-fab skimmers that I have seen, the Bak Pak 2/2R is probably the least expensive 'quality built' one. It always performed well though the std version did put some bubbles in the tank when not using the bio-media. Also, it is more or less appropriately rated for 60 gal or less unlike most of the less expensive competition.

Also remember that you can always use most hang on skimmers on the side of or in the sump itself.

[EmilyB]

One is called visi-jet PS

Should have been POS. :D Seriously, if you have seen this skimmer it is laughable, held together with a tie-wrap. The collection cup is like a shot glass.

junk

Buying a good quality skimmer is not money wasted. IMO, it is an extremely important purchase, and spending the money on a top quality item will also mean the item is worth something should you go to sell it.

I am going to go with the CPR bak-pak, or the Aqua C Remora for my 44g.

I owned a Prism, and sold it for $50US. (The guy won't speak to me anymore....... :rolleyes: [img]tongue.gif[/img] ;)

However, I own a Euro-reef as well, so my ideas of skimming have changed somewhat since seeing what a real skimmer can do :D [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[ 11 July 2002, 19:54: Message edited by: EmilyB ]

[Dorkel Marine 1]

Well thanks to everyone for your comments. I've made up my mind and will purchase a bak pak or something of equal value. Again thanks. You guys really helped. Patience is a virtue; ahhhhhhh this waiting sucks man. What a geat hobby. I'm learning patience from a fish tank. Happy reefin George.