skimmer refugium what do yall think?

[trapstars]

i have a 30 gallon im trying to start up how well do yall think this would help me?


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Refugium-S-...-15-HOB-New-/111703738726?hash=item1a020fc966

 

[Reefing Madness]

Those don't work very well.

 

[Virtualbasil]

Mehhh

 

[mcarroll]

I'd think for a 30 gallon it might be fine. Seems a little pricey for what it is though. Try getting a used skimmer off the forums if you're on a budget. Also, depending on your plans for the tank, neither a skimmer nor refugium are absolutely necessary.

 

[Virtualbasil]

What kind of tank is it? What other filtration are you running?

 

[trapstars]

What kind of tank is it? What other filtration are you running?

its a 30 gallon reef tank with a marineland penguin bio-wheel 50 but i was thinking about going with the 70. do you think the 70 would be a better choice? thanks for all the help.

 

[trapstars]

the tank isnt up and running yet. im about a week away from start up just trying to get my ducks in a row.

 

[Virtualbasil]

You are really going to need more filtration than just the penguin bio wheel, it looks like something more for freshwater really.

 

[trapstars]

You are really going to need more filtration than just the penguin bio wheel, it looks like something more for freshwater really.

im gonna have around 40lbs of live rock and thats why i was wondering about the refugium skimmer

 

[Virtualbasil]

I would check bulk reef supply or marine depot for a HOB skimmer, but keep in mind they don't work as well as in tank/sump skimmers. 40lbs of live rock is great more is always better. What kind of budget do you have?

 

[trapstars]

pretty tight budget and i know the filter is average at best thats why im trying to make up with everything else. just wanna make sure i get the right equipment. i was really hoping it would work well but from the feedback it doesnt seem like it will be. my next option will be hob skimmer pref a smaller one how my setup is. what do you suggest?

 

[Virtualbasil]

Does your tank have chambers in the back for filtration? I have never used a HOB anything, but I'll look around the Web to see what I can find.

 

[trapstars]

Does your tank have chambers in the back for filtration? I have never used a HOB anything, but I'll look around the Web to see what I can find.

no it does not. its just a standard 30 gallon tank.

 

[Virtualbasil]

I think what you need is a external HOB protein skimmer like this :
http://www.marinedepot.com/Reef_Oct...kimmers-Reef_Octopus-CV20197-FIPSHOVS-vi.html

 

[Virtualbasil]

That also kind of looks like you could add some small media bags like GFO,Carbon, maybe a poly filter to that small chamber where the sponge is.

 

[trapstars]

I think what you need is a external HOB protein skimmer like this :
http://www.marinedepot.com/Reef_Oct...kimmers-Reef_Octopus-CV20197-FIPSHOVS-vi.html

which size do you think i need

 

[Virtualbasil]

I just saw that I'm not really sure I would call them and ask maybe.

 

[twilliard]

Get yourself a nac5e skimmer.
Amazon has them

 

[Virtualbasil]

Get yourself a nac5e skimmer.
Amazon has them

Yes that's another good brand to get!

 

[mcarroll]

Well, a used Remora is an obvious option if you wanna stick with that format. Easy to find used if you have a little patience. HOB isn't the only way though - check Tunze's in-tank skimmers as well as their Reefpack 250 combo. Possibly the best solution out there, but not as cheap as a used Remora.