Which skimmer should I get?
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I would personally look at the in-tank options. I was just told that the older tunze 9002 is better than the 9001, so maybe look for a used one.
Bob Escher
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I like the aquamax ones and even coralvue has some nice ones as well. I went with a coralvue icecap PK 50 skimmer which fit in my basket ok ( a little large sticking up) but since I was intending to buy a sump ( which I did) it's really a in sump skimmer)
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Tristan
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Tried for a few months but too much water changes.
I also have the Aquamaxx hob skimmer On my JBJ 30 gal. and I really like it. I bought the one that comes with the sponge or micro bubble diffuser, it took a few days for it to "break in" but since then, no problems. I had purchased the Tunze 2004 and the hydor nano in tank skimmer and did not like either one. Hope this helps
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Tristan
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What model?I also have the Aquamaxx hob skimmer On my JBJ 30 gal. and I really like it. I bought the one that comes with the sponge or micro bubble diffuser, it took a few days for it to "break in" but since then, no problems. I had purchased the Tunze 2004 and the hydor nano in tank skimmer and did not like either one. Hope this helps
Right now Marine Depot has them on sale, Aqua maxx HOB-1 , good price right now, but also check Amazon prime to compare. ( not promoting any of the above
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mcarroll
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I still vote for an internal Tunze skimmer as the best skimmer option. Probably the best deal, too.
The 9004 or 9004 DC would be the correct skimmer model.
Links:
Comline® DOC Skimmer 9004 ($154)
DOC Skimmer 9004 DC ($197)
Their Reefpack 250 is a nice combo with a filter unit that can also hide your heater and ATO sensor. This gives you a powered heater (with flow), so a lower wattage can be used than normal.
Link: Comline® Reefpack 250 ($213)
But here are some other ideas:
Grow more corals, feed them less, they'll suck up more nitrates and phosphates as they grow.
Nitrates can be a major source of nutrients for coral.
Optionally, and less fun, grow more algae. Use a refugium or "algae scrubber" or "algae trough" whatever makes sense.
@Paul B has a DIY algae trough in his book "avant-garde-marine-aquarist" that's pretty easy to make. (It may be on the saltwater smarts website too, but I'm not sure.)
The 9004 or 9004 DC would be the correct skimmer model.
Links:
Comline® DOC Skimmer 9004 ($154)
DOC Skimmer 9004 DC ($197)
Their Reefpack 250 is a nice combo with a filter unit that can also hide your heater and ATO sensor. This gives you a powered heater (with flow), so a lower wattage can be used than normal.
Link: Comline® Reefpack 250 ($213)
But here are some other ideas:
Grow more corals, feed them less, they'll suck up more nitrates and phosphates as they grow.
Nitrates can be a major source of nutrients for coral.
Optionally, and less fun, grow more algae. Use a refugium or "algae scrubber" or "algae trough" whatever makes sense.
@Paul B has a DIY algae trough in his book "avant-garde-marine-aquarist" that's pretty easy to make. (It may be on the saltwater smarts website too, but I'm not sure.)
Waboss
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I' d recommend the Aquamaxx HOB. When I had a BC29 I tried every skimmer you can think of (including the Tunze's) and ended up with the DeepWater HOB (basically the same as the Aquamaxx). It worked great and I had no real issues.
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Tristan
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@Lionfish Lair Got any idea?
