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What size skimmer do I need?

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What size skimmer do I need?

Well-Known Member. I generally recommend skimmers based on the rated air intake capacity rather than the manufacturer specified tank size. Of course, you can always opt for more, but if matching the skimmer to the water volume of the tank I usually suggest about a 1:1 ratio of air draw to gallons of tank volume.

What are the best skimmers?

Best Protein Skimmer Reviews

  • BM-Curve 5 Protein Skimmer By Bubble Magus.
  • Classic 100-HOB Protein Skimmer By Reef Octopus.
  • HOB-1.5 Hang On Back Protein Skimmer By AquaMaxx.
  • 9410.000 DOC Protein Skimmer By Tunze USA.
  • Super Protein Skimmer With Pump By Coralife.
  • Quantum 160 Protein Skimmer By NYOS.

Is a bigger skimmer better?

#5: Bigger is Not Always Better With a larger skimmer neck, more proteins (i.e. waste) are needed to create a stable foam head. As a result, your skimmer may not work effectively if your tank is too small to generate enough waste and a proper foam head.

What is the quietest skimmer?

Best Rated Protein Skimmer Reviews

  1. Simplicity 240DC.
  2. Bubble Magus Curve 5.
  3. Coral Vue Technology AC20287 Octopus.
  4. AquaMaxx HOB-1.5 Hang-On-Back.
  5. NYOS Quantum 160.
  6. CoralVue Technology BH-1000 Octopus.
  7. Tunze USA 9410.000 DOC.
  8. Tunze Comline DOC 9001.

Is oversized protein skimmer good?

If you feed your tank heavily, then choosing a skimmer that is considered oversized for your tank will offer the most performance. On the flip side of that, if you tend to be a light feeder, then choosing an oversized skimmer will usually result in less than desirable results.

Are Nyos skimmers quiet?

Given that the Nyos is a premium level skimmer, I would expect it to be dead quiet. I purchase a skimmer like this for the performance and it’s silent operation. Not only is it one of the quietest skimmers on the market, it is also energy efficient even without using a DC pump!

Are protein skimmers worth it?

While protein Skimmer can help enormously in keeping a clean tank, they are usually not necessary for beginners who plan to keep easy fish and corals. If you want to run a pristine tank with LPS and SPS corals, a good protein Skimmer is a great investment and will help you enormously in the long run.

Will protein skimmer help with algae?

Secondly, protein skimmers help reduce algae by removing waste before it has a chance to break down into phosphates. Protein skimmers will help prevent algae breakouts and keep your water clean and clear. Finally, protein skimmers promote coral growth by removing water contaminants.

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