| Everyone knows there are hundreds of choices | | | | brand. If you were to ask me I would say |
| when it comes to purchasing a protein skimmer for | | | | needlewheel all the way, as the skimmers using this |
| your aquarium. But narrowing it down doesn't have to | | | | method today are the best performing skimmers I |
| be a hard task. First off, the protein skimmer is one | | | | have used. |
| of the most important pieces of equipment you will | | | | When you are ready to take the plunge be sure to |
| buy. Do not skimp on this purchase, buy the largest | | | | research your purchase, there are hundreds of |
| most known and well performing skimmer you can | | | | resources on the net to help you with your decision. |
| afford. | | | | Make sure you buy from a reputable company. Stay |
| When searching for a protein skimmer keep in mind | | | | away from company's that mass produce every |
| that many of these are overrated for the size | | | | type of aquarium product available as these products |
| aquarium they can handle. We always recommend | | | | are usually low quality cheaply made products. Go |
| that you buy something that can handle at least | | | | with a company who specializes in a few products |
| twice the size of your aquarium. So for instance if | | | | and has proven results. |
| you have a 90 gallon tank buy a skimmer rated for | | | | In essence, if you really want to have a successful |
| at least 200 gallons, this will save you many | | | | tank a protein skimmer can be one of the most |
| headaches in the long run of having to buy another | | | | important purchases you will invest in. Do not go |
| skimmer because you bought one that was to | | | | cheap on your protein skimmer or you will regret it in |
| small(i've learned the hard way). | | | | the end. Buy from reputable companies who know |
| Needlewheel, Venturi, or Beckett!?! This is a common | | | | their stuff and have been specializing in these |
| question and isn't really that hard to decide between | | | | products for years. And don't forget have fun and |
| the two. Many people are biased on the different | | | | take care of your animals, we are the reef's futures |
| methods and swear by what they have used. All of | | | | so do your best to promote proper husbandry. |
| them perform very well if you purchase the right | | | | |