Reddit reviews Macro Aqua M-50 Mini Hang-on External Protein Skimmer, 60 Gallon
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High quality protein skimmer for up to 60 gallon tank (depends on stocking)Small hang-on back skimmer; Water Flow: 238gphEffectively eliminates organic waste. Simply remove the collection cup to dispose tank wasteEasy to install and operate. No priming requiredNeedle-to-wheel impeller - increases air to water contact
Macro Aqua M-50 Mini Hang-on External Protein Skimmer
I use this protein skimmer for my 10 gallon nano (but it ca work for up to 60 gallons), it's cheap and it's been working fine for over a year now, removes around a cup of skimmate (gross water) a day.
I'm kind of limited to what I can do. It's a pretty small tank with one of those built-in in-tank filter systems, and I have one small part dedicated to macroalgae, as well as macroalgae growing in the main tank.
I read you can help fix the problem by having a protein reactor? Im thinking about getting This HOB protien skimmer.
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Honestly, I wouldn't get this tank again 4/10 would not recommend. The light it came with was awful, had to buy a new one, the pumps are always loud, its almost impossible to work in the back area to get anything working, theres no room for anything at all. And I have to add nearly a gallon of water a day due to evaporation.
Protein Skimmer ~ $65
Lighting ~$62
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I have experience with the protein skimmer. It work's great and like I mentioned earlier, you'd need to get two of the lighting fixtures to really cover the length of the tank and keep SPS. One will do for soft coral and some LPS.
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You can skimp on lighting but for the most part you'd only be able to keep softy corals and it won't look as great when compared to the higher end lighting.
At the end of the day you want your corals to be able to get the PAR they need.