protein skimmer

[shyland83]

I am looking to replace my protein skimmer, i have a 29 gallon with a 10 gallon sump and plan on putting the skimmer in the sump. Here are the ones i have been looking at, I would love some feedback and suggestions, and any other suggestions would be great. thanks

http://www.thatpetplace.com/Product...ers/T1/F49BA+0062+0125/EDP/1197/Itemdy00.aspx

http://www.thatpetplace.com/Product...rs/T1/F49BA+0047+1047/EDP/46799/Itemdy00.aspx

http://www.thatpetplace.com/Product...rs/T1/F49BB+0462+0347/EDP/33348/Itemdy00.aspx

 

[Spracklcat]

I wouldn't opt for any of those--go for an AquaC Urchin--

 

[cb747]

Out of the 3 you listed id go with the coralife. the other 2 are junk or spend a little more and go with a decent quality skimmer. Spend the extra cash up front instead of doing what ive done with almost everything ive bought and end up not happy with the original purhase only to upgrade it later. My first choice would be an MRC skimmer. Ive been quite happy with mine. Aqua C is also good and with a lesser of a price tag.

 

[eboonaman]

I have the corallife, It seems to work ok , it pulls a lot of skimmate out but the water level valve is very sensitive and can overflow the collection cup in 10 sec.
I never had other skimmer to compare it to though.

contact kevin21 he looking to sell his nearly brand new corallife skimmer thats only been used 1 mo. before he broke down his 70 gal.

 

[bluelabradore1]

If you can swing it, marine depot is having a sale on the low end euro reef for $198 usually $248. See this link

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=ER1231

The better skimmers are more expensive but worth every penny. I have this unit along with the Aqua C and there isn't any comparing the two. The euro out skimms the aqua c. With a sump arrangement it would be ideal in your case if you can afford the extra $. Don't do what I did and buy 3 junk skimmers only to end up spending the money in the end and getting a high quality unit. Just my opinion.

Chris

 

[pecan2phat]

If you want to try an Aqua-C Urchin, I have one that I can sell.