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wallj
07/20/2010, 01:39 PM
Im all new to the whole Protein skimmer thing never had one but know it is practically a must.

so first of all i'll give you my setup then the questions.

Tank: 36 Gallon Bowfront
Filteration: 1 Aqueon 30, 1 Aquaclear 50
Lighting: 30" Current USA Nova Extreme 2 bulb T5ho, individual reflectors, 1 24" 10,000K, 1 460nm actinic
Live Rock: 30-40lbs. of fiji and misc.
Fish: 1 domino damsel, 1 yellowtail damsel, 1 talbots damsel, 2 blue damsels
Coral: as of now i have 1 mushroom, 1 green zooanthid, 1 flowerpot coral,
1 kenya tree


Now for what i want. i really like the looks of zoanthids and would like to get a bunch of those, however i still want other kinds of softies.

My question is im looking to get a protein skimmer before any more coral.
i would like to spend around $100-$115 for it. (IT HAS TO BE HOB) i want to know what you would recomend. answers would really help