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JordanJ
Mon, 18th Feb 2008, 10:48 PM
Looking for a protein skimmer up to a 100gal tank. Thank you.

Texreefer
Mon, 18th Feb 2008, 11:01 PM
what are you looking to spend? I have a Deltec for sale for $400

JordanJ
Tue, 19th Feb 2008, 10:40 AM
No more then $100

crossxfire2
Tue, 19th Feb 2008, 05:51 PM
I wouldn't skimp on the skimmer. You will want to eventually upgrade to a high performance skimmer anyway. Just trying to help. I've gone that route and wasted lots of money.

BIGBIRD123
Tue, 19th Feb 2008, 06:19 PM
The skimmer is one of the most important pieces of equipment you need. I wouldn't skimp on it either. I hate to say but you won't find any skimmer worth using for under $100. I would research it well.

Steve

caferacermike
Tue, 19th Feb 2008, 07:03 PM
$400 is a good going rate for a decent skimmer for a 100g tank. Better than that $400 is great for one of the best skimmers ever.

You'll be better off buying 3 of the cheapest 5g buckets of salt for $100 than any skimmer for $100 as you could do 600g worth of water changes. At 30g a week you could keep your tank looking nice for several months while you save up for areal skimmer, plus you'll quickly realize why a good skimmer is so important. You'll only need to do a good water change once a month instead of once a week.

I don't even think you'd find a "quality" used skimmer for $100 to put on a 100g.