Archive for March 15th, 2010
Skimmer Aquarium
Monday, March 15th, 2010
Do we need a Protein Skimmer and a canister filter for our saltwater aquarium?
We are thinking of buying a Eheim Pro II 2028 and a Remora Pro Skimmer for a 95 Gallon Aquarium. Are both required, or only one?
For a 95 gallon a skimmer is ideal for removing not only organics but inorganics from the water. It also helps with cutting down on water changes keeping the nitrates to a minimum.
As far as the canister, everyone has their own opinion obout filters here. If you have a properly set up tank any filter will do with a protein skimmer. Tanks less than 40 gallon do not require a protein skimmer (although some prefer them).
A properly set up salt tank be it fish only or a reef over time will stabilize and run itself, especially if you have the skimmer and a type of mechanical filtration. On the larger tanks a quality skimmer gets you a long way.
DIY Drilling 125 Gallon Glass Aquarium,Install skimmer box
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Tidepool II Bio-Wheel Filtration Parts Skimmer $45.99 Parts for Tidepool II Bio-Wheel Filter…. |
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CPR Aquatics SR2 Protein Skimmer, Sump Model w/ Accela Pump $112.99 The unique CPR Aquatics SR2 Protein Skimmer design places the air inlet venturi prior to the pump impeller achieving an effect similar to needle-wheel skimmers in that the impeller chops the bubbles into the water giving smaller bubbles and improved contact time. The bio-filter section includes shaved plastic “Bio-Bale” which acts as both a biological filter and a bubble trap to prevent small bubb… |
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Aqua Medic Turboflotor 5000 Shorty Compact Protein Skimmer $706.01 For aquariums up to 400 gallonsFor in sump use24″ tallIncludes the Aqua Medic Oceanrunner 3500 pumpThe feed pump is not included. You can either use an approx. 500 gph pump, such as the Rio 8HF HyperFlow Pump, as the feed pump or hook up the Turboflotor directly to the overflow box.User Manual (pdf file in new window)… |
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Pondmaster PMK190 190gph Pump and Filter with Bonus Fountain Head $115.00 190 GPH Pump & Filter Kit, Suitable For Small To Medium Ponds & Containers…. |
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Starting A Saltwater Aquarium The Easy Way Learn how to start and create an eye-catching saltwater aquarium. This DVD takes the mystery out of creating your own little ocean. Viewers will learn how to create a visually striking aquarium by incorporating vibrant corals, playful fish, and fascinating invertebrates. Many of the pitfalls which beginners experience will be avoided by learning basic principles behind starting a successful saltwa… |
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TAAM RIO NANO FLTR CART 2 PK $2.71 Rio Replacement Filter Cartridge For Rio Nano Skimmer… |
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Elos Pro Skimmer – Coral Nourishment (SPS) Food $22.99 Pro Skimmer- Coral Nourishment (SPS)Corals spend energy for respiration, mucus production, growth and reproduction. Research has shown that the total energy demand cannot be met by photosynthesis alone. If we also consider that through highly efficient protein skimming and fine mechanical filtration we clear almost all organic molecules and particulate matter from our systems, we immediately reali… |
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Protein Skimmer Psk – 300 200 – 250g Tank (Catalog Category: Aquarium / Protein Skimmers) $389.99 Protein Skimmer Psk – 300 200 – 250g Tank. Eshopps – Protein Skimmer PSK300 All protein skimmers include followings: meshwheel impeller removable collection cup slant neck 200 to 300g tank… |
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High Performance Cone Skimmer S – 150 Up To 150 Gallon (Catalog Category: Aquarium / Protein Skimmers) $494.24 High Performance Cone Skimmer S – 150 Up To 150 Gallon. High performance cone skimmer s-150 up to 150 gallon… |
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Super Skimmer With Needle Wheel Water Pump Up To 220 Gallon Tank (Catalog Category: Aquarium / Protein Skimmers) $345.31 Super Skimmer With Needle Wheel Water Pump Up To 220 Gallon Tank. Coralife – SUPER SKIMMER WPUMP 220GALNEEDLEWHEEL SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY… |
