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Old April 16th 07, 04:34 PM posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
ONJ
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Default protein skimmers....advice??

What protein skimmers have you used or do you use and what do you think of
them?

Which skimmer have you ever used that just did the best job in your opinion.
I am needing a hang on skimmer for a 55 gallon...so I am looknig for one
that can handle up to over 100 gallon tanks.


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Old April 16th 07, 08:57 PM posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Default protein skimmers....advice??

I had a Red Sea Prizm and now I have a Coral Life. The red Sea was noisy and
not very good. The coral Life I really like.
"ONJ" wrote in message
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What protein skimmers have you used or do you use and what do you think of
them?

Which skimmer have you ever used that just did the best job in your
opinion.
I am needing a hang on skimmer for a 55 gallon...so I am looknig for one
that can handle up to over 100 gallon tanks.



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Old April 16th 07, 08:20 PM posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Default protein skimmers....advice??

ONJ wrote:
What protein skimmers have you used or do you use and what do you think of
them?

Which skimmer have you ever used that just did the best job in your opinion.
I am needing a hang on skimmer for a 55 gallon...so I am looknig for one
that can handle up to over 100 gallon tanks.




I'm using an ASM-3 and a AquaC Remora. Jury is still out on the romora,
but I like the ASM-3 a lot.
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Old April 17th 07, 02:58 AM posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
George Patterson
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Default protein skimmers....advice??

ONJ wrote:
What protein skimmers have you used or do you use and what do you think of
them?


The one on my main tank is "AMiracle", as in "if it does a good job, it's a
miracle." I doubt that they thought of it that way when they named the product
line that. It does an adequate job for me, and it's quiet, but it's air driven,
which is not highly regarded these days. It hangs on the back of the tank.

I bought a Prizm skimmer for my hospital tank. It's a piece of junk.

George Patterson
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Old April 18th 07, 10:21 PM posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
RubenD
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Default protein skimmers....advice??

I used a RED PRIZM (46G), and at the beggining it wasn't very good, but
over time start removing a lot.
The problem is the excessive bubles created, causing some stress on the
fish.

Technically, they are all desing to do the same, so why waste $500.

I got a cheap JEBO in sump skimmer(125G), and it's not the greatest but it
does the job properly.

As with all skimmers, proper adjustment is crucial.

Good Luck,

Ruben


"ONJ" wrote in message
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What protein skimmers have you used or do you use and what do you think of
them?

Which skimmer have you ever used that just did the best job in your

opinion.
I am needing a hang on skimmer for a 55 gallon...so I am looknig for one
that can handle up to over 100 gallon tanks.




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Old April 18th 07, 10:36 PM posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
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Default protein skimmers....advice??

On Wed, 18 Apr 2007 21:21:15 GMT, "RubenD"
wrote:
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Now here are some real words of wisdom no less....duh!



As with all skimmers, proper adjustment is crucial.

Good Luck,

Ruben


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What protein skimmers have you used or do you use and what do you think of
them?

Which skimmer have you ever used that just did the best job in your
opinion.
I am needing a hang on skimmer for a 55 gallon...so I am looknig for one
that can handle up to over 100 gallon tanks.






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