Deciding on a protein skimmer for a 29 gallon sps tank.

[Reef_prop88]

I'm in the process of setting up a tank that will be dedicated mainly to sps corals. Is it possible to go too big when it comes to a protein skimmer? The tank is just a 29 gallon that I am setting up to perfect the care of sps's before moving up to a 200+ gallon within the next year or so. Right now I am currently running a fluval 307 filter (Should have bought a sump) and think I am going to pull the trigger on a Aquamaxx hob 1.5. Is there a downside to having too big of a skimmer?

 

[blaxsun]

There’s no downside really. Look at the Seachem Tidal and Tunze 9001/9004 for your tank.

 

[polyppal]

Aquamaxx skimmers work well, the HOB or in sump probably better than the nano-specific ones, but I have had them all and they get the job done.

 

[Idech]

I have the Tunze 9012 DC for my 75 gallons and I really like it. Get the DC version for a few more bucks so you can easily control the air flow.

 

[Reef_prop88]

Thanks for the reply guys. I will look into all those options. Hoping to get my info straight tonight so I can order it.

I think I'm probably leaning toward the aquamaxx hob because I'm not liking the idea of the whole skimmer being in my tank.

 

[Idech]

Thanks for the reply guys. I will look into all those options. Hoping to get my info straight tonight so I can order it.

I think I'm probably leaning toward the aquamaxx hob because I'm not liking the idea of the whole skimmer being in my tank.

Take into account that a Tunze skimmer cannot overflow. An HOB can.

 

[Reef_prop88]

I went to The Reef Shoppe in Rochester NY and got sold on a Reef Octopus Classic 100 HOB. After looking at reviews I am feeling good about it!

 

[Reef_prop88]

Got the Reef Octopus hob 100 installed today and its a beast. Just a little heads up for anybody getting one though, make 100% sure that everything pre-assembled on the skimmer is tightened properly! I know it sounds obvious but I figure it was ready to go, then I came home from the store an hr after install and the whole tank was off with water all over the floor. I should have took you guys advice and got the Tunze, but I am impatient and they were on back order.;Blackeye

Now that it's back up and running the skimmer does work very very well though. Still might get a Tunze since now I am a bit nervous.