Looking for live rock and skimmer

[tswilson21]

I have a new 29 gallon reef setup and I'm looking to fill it with live rock. I already have some in there but would like about 20 more pounds. If you have a couple pieces of rock laying around I would love to buy them off of you. I'm also looking for a good skimmer for that size tank. Does anyone have any recommendations for a skimmer? I used the prizm red sea on my last tank and wasn't to impressed. Thanks

 

[NeveSSL]

I think the Coralife Super Skimmers are a pretty good value. I mesh modded mine and it became a great skimmer. At the same time, I've heard other people say they don't do well for them at all, so it seems like it could be hit or miss.

Brandon

 

[KeepOnReefin]

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[tswilson21]

I'll check into that coralife skimmer it looks pretty good though. What size skimmer would be great for a 29 gallon reef? I'm not looking to same money on a skimmer I want one that will more than adequately take care of my tank. Thanks

 

[NeveSSL]

How much are you wanting to spend? There are definitely better skimmers out there than the CSS models.

Brandon

 

[tswilson21]

Well I would like to get one around the 2-250 range. I would like the best for a 29gallon.

 

[630mason]

AquaC remora.

 

[tswilson21]

Wow the aquaC remora seems like a very good choice. Have you ever owned it? Is it pretty noisy?

 

[tswilson21]

I also found this for it
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_viewitem.aspx?idproduct=AC3323&productid=AC3323&channelid=FROOG

A Pre-skimmer? Do you think it's worth it? Thanks

 

[crumbletop]

I used to run a remora on a 29 gallon. It worked well for me but it is pretty noisy if that is a concern for you. You could probably pick up one used for a decent price. I haven't looked into hang-on back models for a while and so I don't know what else is out there that could do a good job. Someone in our club got a bermuda rogue, which looked pretty promising, but it didn't work too well for him. Deltec HOBs are supposed to be nice, but they are very expensive. For a 29 gallon, I think a remora should do pretty well.

 

[crumbletop]

That link is to the pre-filter box. I used that on my 29 along with the remora. It helps it to pull in the surface scum and helps eliminate any microbubbles returned by the skimmer.