what size/type skimmer, if any?

jwtrojan44 · 07-22-2001, 02:12 AM

I have a 56 gal. Perfecto tank (30x18x27) I have a 4 in. dsb and run a fluidized bed filter as well as a bio-wheel (without the wheel) so I can run carbon from time to time, and to help with circulation. Current stock includes a coral beauty,royal gramma,purple firefish, 2 jawfish,3 green chromis, 2 cleaner shrimp, 4 turbos and 8 blue legs. I don't plan to add more fish, and don't think I'm overstocked, but wonder if there would be any great advantage to adding a skimmer. Any comments would be welcome. New to the board and just wanted to get involved!
Also, anyone else have this tank? It seems to be an oddball size that I've never seen since I got mine. Thanks!

Aragorn · 07-22-2001, 03:08 AM

jwtrojan44,

Welcome to Reefland. Anyway, for a 56 w/ alot of fish I would recommend something like an AquaC RemoraPro. I used to run one on my 72g prior to going "natural". It worked exceptionally well. Their are other good skimmers out there, but I thought I'd share my direct experience w/ AquaC. HTH

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organicreefer · 07-22-2001, 02:42 PM

i would definitely use a skimmer ,you have a high bio-load.i agree with aragorn, an aquac remora-pro,or the best skimmer you can afford(think long term and *upgrades*),when you get that bigger tank and dont have to buy another skimmer ,youll want to kiss me

Neal359 · 07-23-2001, 12:04 AM

i have hade a few skimmers on my tank the first was a cpr back pack2 it was ok the construction was good but i wouldnt put it on anthing biger then a 40gal tank i used a futboflotor 1000 skimed very well and i though that the constuction of it was ok then i got a euro-reef skimmer and this has to be on of the very best skimmers out thir the construction is awsome it very quite and it skimms VERY VERY!!!! well if you just go and get the best the first time around you will save yourself a lot of $$$ in the long run

07-22-2001, 02:12 AM	#1
jwtrojan44 Citizen Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: pa. Posts: 140	what size/type skimmer, if any? I have a 56 gal. Perfecto tank (30x18x27) I have a 4 in. dsb and run a fluidized bed filter as well as a bio-wheel (without the wheel) so I can run carbon from time to time, and to help with circulation. Current stock includes a coral beauty,royal gramma,purple firefish, 2 jawfish,3 green chromis, 2 cleaner shrimp, 4 turbos and 8 blue legs. I don't plan to add more fish, and don't think I'm overstocked, but wonder if there would be any great advantage to adding a skimmer. Any comments would be welcome. New to the board and just wanted to get involved! Also, anyone else have this tank? It seems to be an oddball size that I've never seen since I got mine. Thanks!

07-22-2001, 03:08 AM	#2
Aragorn Governor Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pine Grove, CA USA Posts: 2,064	jwtrojan44, Welcome to Reefland. Anyway, for a 56 w/ alot of fish I would recommend something like an AquaC RemoraPro. I used to run one on my 72g prior to going "natural". It worked exceptionally well. Their are other good skimmers out there, but I thought I'd share my direct experience w/ AquaC. HTH Welcome __________________ "It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds."

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07-22-2001, 02:42 PM	#3
organicreefer Governor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2,171	i would definitely use a skimmer ,you have a high bio-load.i agree with aragorn, an aquac remora-pro,or the best skimmer you can afford(think long term and upgrades),when you get that bigger tank and dont have to buy another skimmer ,youll want to kiss me

07-23-2001, 12:04 AM	#4
Neal359 Mayor Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: richmond Posts: 558	i have hade a few skimmers on my tank the first was a cpr back pack2 it was ok the construction was good but i wouldnt put it on anthing biger then a 40gal tank i used a futboflotor 1000 skimed very well and i though that the constuction of it was ok then i got a euro-reef skimmer and this has to be on of the very best skimmers out thir the construction is awsome it very quite and it skimms VERY VERY!!!! well if you just go and get the best the first time around you will save yourself a lot of $$$ in the long run

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