Protein Skimmer without a sump?
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Diyreef8401
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They do have HOB skimmers. I ran a remora c for a couple of years. It worked ok. Pumping hanging in the tank was kind of ugly
Plunder
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No, I don't think you can run one without a sump. You might be able to purchase one that hangs on the back and has it's own "sump" built-in maybe?
What kind of chemical filter are you using? I use and suggest Chemi-Pure elite it's an all in one chemical filter. It contains ferric oxide to help remove phosphates and silicates. Or you can throw some phosguard in it, too.
I don't use RO/DI water so I take a few extra steps, my saltwater is in a brute 44g in the garage heated to 75 degrees with the stock Fluval 13.5g return pump in it. I added some tap water conditioner also have some Chemi-Pure and Phosguard in there next to the pump. I've been testing for phosphates and there is none detectable in my tank or the premix and I know for a fact we have them in our tap water, because I tested that too.
What kind of chemical filter are you using? I use and suggest Chemi-Pure elite it's an all in one chemical filter. It contains ferric oxide to help remove phosphates and silicates. Or you can throw some phosguard in it, too.
I don't use RO/DI water so I take a few extra steps, my saltwater is in a brute 44g in the garage heated to 75 degrees with the stock Fluval 13.5g return pump in it. I added some tap water conditioner also have some Chemi-Pure and Phosguard in there next to the pump. I've been testing for phosphates and there is none detectable in my tank or the premix and I know for a fact we have them in our tap water, because I tested that too.
dopey
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I think I'd do something like the tunze macro algea reactor if I could solve the plumbing. Or a hang on scrubber if they exist over a small skimmer
On my nano I didn't find a small skimmer did much of anything and just removed it ultimately. Water changes were my nutrient export.
On my nano I didn't find a small skimmer did much of anything and just removed it ultimately. Water changes were my nutrient export.
tweeter
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I have a 55 gallon mixed reef tank that I have had running successfully for 8 years now. I had a HOB Reef Octopus 1000 skimmer that I ran for 7 years and was still going, but I decided to try the 2000 HOB this last winter. I like it to, but honestly I liked the 1000 better. When I unplugged it, I could just plug it back in and it was ready to go. With the 2000 I have to prime it 90 percent of the time, and its a pain. It is a good skimmer to though.
So Yes, you can successfully run a HOB skimmer on your tank as long as your tank is not to big for the skimmer.
So Yes, you can successfully run a HOB skimmer on your tank as long as your tank is not to big for the skimmer.
Plunder
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Build a DT macro garden, that's what I did. Everything seems to enjoy it and the macroalgae will out-compete the nuisance algae for nutrients. It's easy to maintain the garden on a nano tank, bigger tanks would seem more of a headache.
this one goes in the tank. i purchased this for a gallon breeder i am going to set up.
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Comline DOC Skimmer 9004
Why does BRS recommend this? We have really liked the Tunze Comline skimmers due to their small form factor and their ability to adapt to many different systems. With AC pump and DC pump models available you can choose the skimmer that works best for your system. Using the Tunze Flash Skimming...
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Bossman
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How big is your tank? A HOB skimmer works very good if properly set up. Reef Octopus has a couple of different HOB skimmers that will work well in larger tanks. Another good choice is the Aquamax HOB 1.5. That will fit in the back of a Nuvo Fusion 20
Bossman
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I used a Reef Octupus Classic 2000 HOB on my red sea 260 max which is about 55 gallons. The rs 260 came with a skimmer but the HOB out performed the RS skimmer by a long shot.
Classic 2000 Hang-on-Back Protein Skimmer - Reef Octopus
HOB skimmer with pump mounted externally under the skimmer body. Unique external pump design reduces heat exchanged to the water. Easy removal of the pump for cleaning and maintenance. Powered by Aquatrance 2000s skimmer pumps with improved venturi design and pinwheel impeller. Built with...
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