Skimmer for 40g

mrcoffee2 · Feb 23, 2014

Hey guys,

My fusion 40g is coming in next week! I need to figure out a skimmer to go with any suggestions?

I wanted to spend around $200

Mike J. · Feb 23, 2014

How about this one, that is made for your tank?
Innovative Marine AuqaGadget Nuvo SkimMate Nano Protein Skimmer, Pre-Order >

mrcoffee2 · Feb 23, 2014

I looked at that but I heard it doesn't have the best reviews

HiddenUser · Feb 23, 2014

I had that skimmer...I wouldn't recommend it...Microbubbles never went away after 6 weeks of use for me.

Steelerfan747 · Feb 23, 2014

I've heard the cadlights pls-50 is a good skimmer with a tiny footprint

Reefing Madness · Feb 23, 2014

Guys need to let us know if its in sump or hang on back.
65 Gal. Protein Skimmer - SC Aquariums
Reef Octopus BH1000 Hang-on-the-Back Protein Skimmer - Bulk Reef Supply

Mike J. · Feb 23, 2014

The IM fusion 40g has a small skimmer compartment. It's an all in one tank. What do you use now ChuckeeR?

Reefing Madness · Feb 23, 2014

Mike J. said:
The IM fusion 40g has a small skimmer compartment. It's an all in one tank. What do you use now ChuckeeR?

So does that mean you gotta use some small skimmer that fits in that little space compartment? Are those skimmers even worth adding on? Or would that space be better utilized as a fuge?

Steelerfan747 · Feb 24, 2014

How big is the skimmer space. The cad lights is 3.5" x 3.25 . The only other skimmer I have seen used in all in one systems is the Tunze 9002 which is 4.9" x 2.1"

mrcoffee2 · Feb 27, 2014

Reefing Madness said:
So does that mean you gotta use some small skimmer that fits in that little space compartment? Are those skimmers even worth adding on? Or would that space be better utilized as a fuge?

Honestly I think a fuge. Are there any HOB skimmers?