recommended hob skimmer for my 29 gallon
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mr_z
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thanks. i wanted to get one off of ebay i dont think it had a brand but im going to look into the octopus brand ones
imbuggin
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whatever they are new 1/2 $55. It was bought last year and used for 6 months. If you send your email address I will email you a picture later. I will need to dig it out of a box. It is in perfect condition, maybe a bit dirty.
same as here:
http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-supplies/ES-PSK-75H.html
It was definately the best hang on skimmer for the price I have ever had in 20+ years. It actually worked! and well
imbuggin
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no offense intended. BUT that is the single biggest POS skimmer ever made after a skilter. I had one if I can find it, I will give it away free to anyone who wants it, but don't email me with headaches of how it sucks
The newer generation pump is better than the maxijet to power it though.No offense taken.no offense intended. BUT that is the single biggest POS skimmer ever made after a skilter. I had one if I can find it, I will give it away free to anyone who wants it, but don't email me with headaches of how it sucks
Mine worked flawlessly for over 3 years,and the person I sold it to has had no issues either.
Well it looks like imbuggin is willing to give you one if he can find it
I have used the Remora's and they are good and the customer service for them is amazing, I had one for 4 years and it started to leak at a seam. I called them and they shipped a brand new one with a call tag for the old one no questions asked, BUT I found modding a cheap coralife super skimmer did a better job, not out of the box but with some easy "tweaks" it did the best job of any hang on skimmer I ever used and it has been a lot over the years. Google super skimmer mods to get some ideas, sometimes it works out to be cheaper with same or better quality to mod less expensive items then buy high end.
misenplace101
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I ran mine with the prefilter and worked great on my 30. I still have it as a backup.
A skimmer will help with those parama as well as to add oxygen to the system and help with water clarity, not something I would rec as not needing. You can run a set up without a skimmer but the smaller the tank the more difficult that is and a 29 does not have the best surface area for gas exchage so I would def use a skimmer, my $.02Or else Mr_Z, you don't really need a skimmer right now. Just maintain good water parameters with water changes, and keep the bio-load down, and feed lightly.