Protein Skimmer?

[cvcdrk]

Which skimmer is better:

http/www.petsolutions.com/Coralife-Needl...+C40002062.aspx
or
http/www.petsolutions.com/Seaclone-100-S...+C40003242.aspx

Those are the only two I think I can afford right now, mainly because a large chunk of my saved Aquarium funds are going to pay for this:
http/www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod...p;N=2004+113175

Thanks for the help.

 

[SkiFletch]

The seaclone is not worth the plastic it's made out of

 

[pengy666]

sorted!

 

[Musho3210]

oh and i wouldnt buy the NOVA T5 light fixture, reflectors (or should i say reflector) isnt that good.

 

[cvcdrk]

oh and i wouldnt buy the NOVA T5 light fixture, reflectors (or should i say reflector) isnt that good.

Can you possibly recommend me a lighting fixture for a 32 gallon tank that will supply ABOUT 5 watts/gallon and is ~$200?
Otherwise, thats the way I would have to go......

As for the skimmer, I should buy the needle wheel one, then?

 

[Musho3210]

how long is the tank?

 

[cvcdrk]

how long is the tank?

The tank is 36" long.

 

[Musho3210]

hmm, look for T5 lights with individual reflectors, if you have a canopy look into retrofit kits as well.

 

[sacramonel]

I wouldn't get the coralife either. I had one and it was a major PITA. Works only when it wants too. I suggest you just set up the tank and then get a skimmer when it is time. I didn't skim for a whole year and just let the tank mature. When you have a little bit more money get a better skimmer. You also don't have to break the bank either. I have an Aqua C Remora with Mag Drive and that only cost me 230. So its only a bit more than the superskimmer but 100x better in my opinion.