HOB SKIM + FUGE or just a really powerful skimmer?

[rdang]

I have a cheapo skimmer and a decent refugium no more than 10% the size of main display. The fuge is filled with chaeto. After I setup it up like this my trates came down form 10ppm to zero. (I got it form 30ppm down to 10ppm by improving flow and adding LR.)

BTW, is it chaeto as in 'kato' or as in "cheat-oh"?

:frustrat: maybe i should just get the 100F and spend the difference on live rock?

 

[daugherty]

you will still want a good skimmer and at least 1-2lbs of rock. if you skimo on a skimmer you will no it.

 

[rdang]

you will still want a good skimmer and at least 1-2lbs of rock. if you skimo on a skimmer you will no it.

i know but i only have a 29 gallon, and the Reef Octopus 100F is rated for 90 gallons.......or will i need the 800S?

 

[daugherty]

never mind the 100f will work.fine

 

[rdang]

sweet you just saved me $80! whats 80/6.......13 lbs of rock...nice!