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123mjb Enthusiast Posts: 215 Kudos: 226 Votes: 13 Registered: 31-Mar-2004	Will the current from a maxijet be too strong?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
mattyboombatty Moderator Tenellus Obsessor Posts: 2790 Kudos: 1507 Votes: 1301 Registered: 26-Mar-2004	From what I've heard, the maxijets tend to last a little longer, and are a little better made. But I don't think it makes a ton of difference. Critical Fertilator: The Micromanager of Macronutrients
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
123mjb Enthusiast Posts: 215 Kudos: 226 Votes: 13 Registered: 31-Mar-2004	Did I want the Maxijet 1200 or the Rio 800 for the Remora skimmer? Thanks!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
Patchy Enthusiast Posts: 224 Kudos: 195 Votes: 0 Registered: 25-Sep-2005	If tank raised i would say a pair of false or true percs would be fine in a 20g, wild caught tend to be that bit more fragile. Im not familar with that skimmer but i reckon you should stock your tank like you have no skimmer. then if you get caught up or too busy it dont matter if you miss a weekly water change as your skimmer should cover you. Some people may disagree with this theroy though...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
123mjb Enthusiast Posts: 215 Kudos: 226 Votes: 13 Registered: 31-Mar-2004	Anyone? I was planning on ordering some of the Equipment soon. Thanks!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
123mjb Enthusiast Posts: 215 Kudos: 226 Votes: 13 Registered: 31-Mar-2004	So then: 1 Marineland Penguin 100 Bio-wheel power filter 1 Remora skimmer (either Maxijet or Rio pump) 1 100 watt heater 1 thermometer 1 Powerhead 1 Hood (with lights, duh) And that'll be all the major tank equipment, right? A question: will the good skimmer make the bio-capacity any larger? That'd be great!!!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	Well do you want a deep sand bed for the natural reduction of nitrates? If so, then make it at least 4 inches deep. If you want it just for looks, then have it however you'd like. -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
123mjb Enthusiast Posts: 215 Kudos: 226 Votes: 13 Registered: 31-Mar-2004	I will (eventually) be able to pay for the Remora skimmer. Do I want the Maxijet 1200 or the Rio 800 pump? Will the Remora be to big? It's only a 20... How many lbs. of sand will I need? I'm not planning on keeping anything that burrows, so about how many inches? Thanks!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	You might have to up that budget a little bit if you want it to pay off... good skimmers come with good prices... -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
DarkRealm Overlord Moderator metal-R-us Posts: 5962 Kudos: 2166 Registered: 23-Sep-2002	Speaking from experience with the Prizm....they tend to stop working after awhile. No matter what you do you cant get the performance back up to what it was when the skimmer was new. IMO, Id save your money till you can afford a Remora skimmer instead of wasting it on a skimmer that doesnt work well.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
123mjb Enthusiast Posts: 215 Kudos: 226 Votes: 13 Registered: 31-Mar-2004	My skimmer budget is $75.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	We use a prizm skimmer on one of the tanks we cure live rock in at work. I def. dont recommend them for larger tanks...but I suppose for a small tank it wouldn't be a TERRIBLE choice. It does work...but there are many skimmers that will work a lot better and pull a LOT more gunk out of your water. I get frustrated with the prizm a lot, but it is an economical choice that will work. What's your budget for a skimmer? -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
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