Protein skimmer

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1phatnav

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Hi everyone, I am setting up a 265 gallon SW tank that is going to be fish only. My question to everyone is what protein skimmer you suggest I go with, I am using a 75 gallon tank as my sump so I planned on putting it in there, the exact height under the cabinet from bottom of the tank to top of the cabinet is 30 inches so I need something shorter than that so it will be easy to work on and clean. Any info is greatly appreciated. Also a good place to buy what you recommend.
 

Reefscape

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Well, my personal opinion is that you dont really need to have one for a fish only system...if going for a fowlr ot reef, then yes..

The external filtration will do all that you need..

Just my opinion of course !!!

Niko
 

Reefscape

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personally, i will not recomend one, dont see any point...adequate filtration on a system can take care of messy eaters..i dont believe a protien skimmer should be there and used as actual particle filtration, thats what the external filters are for...

Niko
 

1phatnav

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Yeah it is crazy how you hear so many different things. Ok I will wait and see how much different input i get from this post. I know this post is about the protein skimmer but I just wanted to know your opinion on a UV Light also.
 
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