Best Protein Skimmer

[fishguy23]

I am looking to upgrade my skimmer for my 50 & 12 gallon running under 1 filtration system & would like to know what would work best, but also economicly reasonable.........I tend to overfeed my fish and would like to continue doing so w/ no hesitation, I was wondering what exactly am I supposed to be looking for in a skimmer & if you can name a few reputable brands

 

[ZZROCOOL]

I am looking to upgrade my skimmer for my 50 & 12 gallon running under 1 filtration system & would like to know what would work best, but also economicly reasonable.........I tend to overfeed my fish and would like to continue doing so w/ no hesitation, I was wondering what exactly am I supposed to be looking for in a skimmer & if you can name a few reputable brands

ASM or EUROREEF

 

[Deanos]

Look for an ASM skimmer rated for 150 gallons.

 

[RyanG]

Octopus skimmers are good needlewheel skimmers.

What is your skimmer budget that would be a great starting place

 

[brianx45]

I have a Octopus Recirculating Skimmer on a 55 gallon reef tank, and it seems to be doing a pretty good job.

 

[ZANYMASTER]

I have a Aqua C Urchin pro and it skims a lot but Would like to upgrade to something better if possible for my 90g.Not sure if it's skimming to it's potential.

 

[Solace Aquatics LLC]

Best Skimmer.. Is there such a thing?

You can however, get the best bang for your buck.

I recommend Reef Octopus and ATI, surely the most bang for your buck.

 

[al0ha]

hmm so reef octopus and ATI would be better than a remora for a 29 gal? im planning to upgrade too

 

[Solace Aquatics LLC]

hmm so reef octopus and ATI would be better than a remora for a 29 gal? im planning to upgrade too

ATI would be overkill for a 29 as well as most Reef Octopus skimmers.

IMO, there has yet to be a "great" skimmer for nano tanks made. Provided you do not overfeed and overstock a 29 gallon tank, weekly water changes of 10% or more should rule out needing a skimmer.

However, should you choose to upgrade and have room for a sump, then I would recommend one of other skimmers.

 

[marki24]

Deltec MCE 300 or 600

 

[NYreefNoob]

a remora is a great nano skimmer, you could always go with the urchin pro, they are quiet and do a decent job, i ran a reg remora on my 50g system for a month before i got my new skimmer, and was happy with it. ot go with a euro reef rs 80

 

[Zoous]

I have a ASM-G1X for my 50 gal and it does a very nice job in skimming. Also the price is very competitive.

 

[bud]

I would go with a euroreef skimmer. It is so quiet ..highly recommended.