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Fish only questionLighting, Filtration & Other Equipment Specific discussions on aquarium equipment from protein skimmers to water pumps. Which are the best, what they do, and what you might need for your reef aquarium. |
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September 18th, 2006, 04:58 AM
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Fish only question
Hi all. In a fish only tank, do I still need a powerhead and protein skimmer?
 I don't plan on having any corral, just a fish only tank due to my love of puffer fish (not reef safe). 55 gallon saltwater (cycling), reef rock (not live), Penguin power filter. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 29 Gallon brackish w/ 2 figure 8's; 36 Bowfront w/ Cichlids; 55 Gal Fish only marine tank cycling Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: New Other Intrests: Anything with my 2 sons, fish, and playing golf 
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September 18th, 2006, 07:33 PM
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Re: Fish only question
A power head will keep the water circulating and airiated so there is no stale spots,and a skimmer will greatly help out by reducing the nutrients from messy eaters like your puffer
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Jasen Current Aquarium(s) Description: 29 gallon reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 salt and 10 fresh Last edited by minireefer; September 18th, 2006 at 07:36 PM.
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September 19th, 2006, 03:56 AM
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Re: Fish only question
YES, water movement and skimming still needed.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150 gal all glass megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 30 yrs Other Intrests: salt water fish and reef subjects
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September 20th, 2006, 05:29 AM
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Re: Fish only question
Thanks for the advice guys.
Any suggestions on what brand of skimmer and powerhead (on a budget) for a 55 gallon tank? Just a side note: I don't have the puffer yet (I didn't want you to think I was cycling my tank with fish). Current Aquarium(s) Description: 29 Gallon brackish w/ 2 figure 8's; 36 Bowfront w/ Cichlids; 55 Gal Fish only marine tank cycling Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: New Other Intrests: Anything with my 2 sons, fish, and playing golf
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September 20th, 2006, 11:04 PM
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Re: Fish only question
My coralife super skimmer has been a good buy for the cost given its performance about $90 for the 65 model $140 for the 125 model.A couple of Rio 600s in each corner should only set you back about $30 or so.Marine depot has some good pricing if need mail order.
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Jasen Current Aquarium(s) Description: 29 gallon reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 salt and 10 fresh
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September 21st, 2006, 12:20 AM
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Re: Fish only question
The powerhead will also give your fish some exercise.
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Help Promote Living Reefs Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125gal & 55gal reef, 26gal fish only, 26gal fresh water Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 4 years Other Intrests: Reef Tanks, Diving & Boating
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