pinkfloydpuffer

Hey everyone!
I've got my 80g GSP tank up to 1.016SG, and thinking that I'd like to go full SW pretty soon. Seems like a good time to get a protein skimmer, and then add LR slowly as I raise the SG. So, I need some help on finding a good protein skimmer for a good price. It needs to overskim, since my puffers are so messy. I'm thinking one that's rated for at least 100gs. And I want it to be under $200. Anyone have any suggestions for me? Thanks

slamddakota99

i got a 55gallon with a Jebo protien skimmer tha works up to a 180gallon for $49 on ebay. works fairly well!!!

cerianthus

Would WAIT on LR until SG is up to par. Lets not kill off Any inverts that maybe on/in the LR. Such dieing off will/can foul up water which may pose problems to your existing fish.
sump or Not?
If sump is not avail, HOB Skimmer but before purchasing, think of running Sump (recommend) thus eliminate possibility of spending money twice (maybe).

If sump is definitely out of question, should run skimmer ASAP since your SG is at 1.016. It may not skim as well as at 1.022 but should skim pretty well at present SG.

I dont have any recommendation since all of my Venturi skimmers were DIY except one on 20G. It's Seaclone but would not run on 80G eventhough they claim it can.
Hope this helped.

pinkfloydpuffer

Yeah, I'm waiting on the LR until I'm at like 1.020 (?) or so.

No sump. I don't think I could get one to fit.

Thanks

pinkfloydpuffer

*Bump*

Matt

Welcome To The World Of SW PFP!

I got a protein skimmer off ebay for about $10aus and that was about 6 months ago and it is still working great

-Matt

Matt

This is the one i have and there is another one available from the same guy

This is one i found on ebay 10 seconds ago



http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Aquarium-Fish...1%7C240%3A1318


-Matt

Matt

That skimmer i posted the link to above is only $1.00!!

pinkfloydpuffer

Haha, too bad I'm not in Australia.

Matt

They ship to USA

-Matt

agsansoo

I would suggest buying something a little more in the $250 range. Like this one Mike reviewed.

http://www.fishlore.com/er_octopus80...einskimmer.htm