What type of skimmer to get for reef tank?

[bjftanker]

What do you guys think would be best skimmer for my eclipse 30 gallon reef setup? I found one on ebay i was thinking about bidding on. So any help would be appreciated.http/cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=46313&item=4331597058&rd=1

 

[ostrow]

That isn't likely going to do much for you.

First of all, a 30G reef isn't really going to be satisfying, and it is likely to be a nightmare -- these small systems have a way of crashing.

You would want something like an AquaC Remora or a Precision bullet HOB, or perhaps a Turboflotor Multi. Or the best would be a Euro-Reef or ASM or Southbay skimmer.

 

[chkltcow]

That isn't likely going to do much for you.

First of all, a 30G reef isn't really going to be satisfying, and it is likely to be a nightmare -- these small systems have a way of crashing.

You would want something like an AquaC Remora or a Precision bullet HOB, or perhaps a Turboflotor Multi. Or the best would be a Euro-Reef or ASM or Southbay skimmer.

Not to hijack, but why do you think a 30g reef won't be "satisfying"? And why would he need a Precision Bullet $300 skimmer for a 30g reef tank? I don't know how much that one you posted will do... but if you want to stay in a reasonable range and still get decent quality, take a look at the Red Sea Prizm skimmers.