Thoughts on this protein skimmer?

[FishPersonFL]

Hi
I'm looking to replace my Aqua C urchin interal with this maybe: https://premiumaquatics.com/products/bubble-magus-z6-protein-skimmer.html
is that one better as far as pulling stuff out? etc ?
my space avail is only 7 1/8' x 9" otherwise i'd get bigger.

TY!

 

[Blue Ring Octopus]

Have you checked out Aquarium Specialty they are having a sale on Simplicity skimmers and they work really good and they are on sale which is rare?
What size is your DT only?

 

[dragon99]

I have a similar style skimmer in my Red Sea nano and it works, but I'm not super impressed. I'd stick with a traditional conical shaped skimmer. As mentioned the Simiplicty is a good skimmer for the price (I used a 240dc on my last tank) and I'd also suggest an Icecap (which I use now).

 

[FishPersonFL]

Thankjs for that.. They are DC, though. Im' pretty clueless on that. What other equipment do I need since I have only AC outlets.
Looks like a good skimmer and fits in my space. It is a 60 gallon reef. Just fish now but probably corals later.

 

[dragon99]

Thankjs for that.. They are DC, though. Im' pretty clueless on that. What other equipment do I need since I have only AC outlets.
Looks like a good skimmer and fits in my space. It is a 60 gallon reef. Just fish now but probably corals later.

Uses a regular power outlet, but the pump itself is DC so there's a power adapter brick included. A DC pump has the advantage of being adjustable which can sometimes make tuning the skimmer easier.

For a 60g tank, the Simplicity 120dc should be great, the Icecap I mentioned it probably a bit large. Another option if you want to spend more is the Reef Octopus 110sss

 

[FishPersonFL]

Uses a regular power outlet, but the pump itself is DC so there's a power adapter brick included. A DC pump has the advantage of being adjustable which can sometimes make tuning the skimmer easier.

For a 60g tank, the Simplicity 120dc should be great, the Icecap I mentioned it probably a bit large. Another option if you want to spend more is the Reef Octopus 110sss

THANK YOU!. I'm going to get the simplicity. My tank will likely always be a Orange SPot file tank wiht some other fish.. and some coral. I mentioned reef tank, but likely mostly a moderate populated fish with some coral. And i like a sale lol :)

 

[Blue Ring Octopus]

Good choice make sure to get the 120 model, Simplicity has real good C/S they actually answer their phone.

 

[Keywest99]

THANK YOU!. I'm going to get the simplicity. My tank will likely always be a Orange SPot file tank wiht some other fish.. and some coral. I mentioned reef tank, but likely mostly a moderate populated fish with some coral. And i like a sale lol :)

THANK YOU!. I'm going to get the simplicity. My tank will likely always be a Orange SPot file tank wiht some other fish.. and some coral. I mentioned reef tank, but likely mostly a moderate populated fish with some coral. And i like a sale lol :)

What do you feed your orange-spotted file fish?? VCould sure use some advice...Thanks

 

[Keywest99]

What do you feed your orange-spotted file fish?? VCould sure use some advice...Thanks

I feed my orange spot blood worms and brine shrimp along with a daily cube of masstik that he loves!! He's been quite healthy. I think the masstik is an absolute must. I get mine from BRS already formed into pliable cubes instead of the powder.