View Full Version : Small enough skimmer for a 20g
I'm starting a 20g reef based around a jawfish. it currently contains 30# of LS and 20# of LR. Well I would like to get an ECONOMICAL skimmer for this tank. I ordered a visi-jet from Big Als but it seems too big. Only major modification of my hood system and rearrangement would it fit. I currently have 2 402 powerhead and plan on making a mini refugium out of a Aquaclear 500. so the space in the back is limited. Do you folks have any suggestions for a skimmer?
Boogiechillin
01-30-2003, 8:05 AM
I'd go with a regular Red Sea Prizm. Shop around; you can usually find them online for $60-70 pretty easily. Cheaper skimmers - Visi-Jets, Skilters, Lee's - all suck and are pretty much a waste of money when a little more could have bought you something decent.
what about JB 180 or Seaclones? Are these any good? Are they noisy or really big? I would like one that requires minimal clearance above the tank lip.
slipknottin
02-01-2003, 5:33 PM
seaclowns are awful. They produce very few bubbles, and the "swirling" action they sprought out about actually makes it less efficient.