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Choosing a Protein Skimmer

The good news is that when you shop at TB Aquatics you can rest assured that if we sell the product it meets our exacting standards so you cannot go wrong with any that we carry.  How do you choose which one?

  1. It must fit in your sump for in sump skimmers, in your cabinet for external skimmers or on your tank for hang on skimmers.  You want to make sure you’ll be able to remove the collection cup and clean your skimmer easily.
  2. It should be rated for your tank size.  If your tank is heavily loaded choose a skimmer rated for a larger tank.  Also assume that most manufacturers rate there skimmers assuming the tank is very lightly stocked.  In a nutshell bigger is better for the most part.
  3. You’ll want it to be fairly quiet especially if the tank equipment is in your bedroom or family room.
  4. The type of skimmer is important.  Currently we recommend Pin, Needle or Mesh wheel skimmers as they are the most efficient at effectively skimming your tank.

Here are our personal choices.

Hang on Skimmers

Best Value – Eshopps Hang On Skimmers

These are well built and supported mesh wheel skimmers.  Can’t beat the prices either.

Top Pick – Hang on Skimmer – Aquamaxx HOB-1 Skimmer

The Aquamaxx HOB-1 Skimmer is a great hang on skimmer.  Uses an efficient Sicce needlewheel skimmer.

For in sump skimmers we recommend Eshopps, SWC and Bubble Magus as value skimmers.

Aquamaxx are good midrange skimmers.

We recommend ATB as the Cadillac of skimmers.

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Bubble magus

Liquid storage containers, dosers and protein skimmers are in stock.  You’ll be hard pressed to find more bang for your buck.

http://www.tbaquatics.com/shop/manufacturers/bubble-magus-30/

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Warner Marine Ecobak ULNS in stock

EcoBAK ULNS Pellets are a unique and revolutionary probiotic product that will change the way marine and reef aquariums are maintained. EcoBAK is a biodegradable polymer that serves as a stable and consistent organic Carbon food source and substrate for bacterial strains that consume organic compounds including Phosphate and Nitrate. In effect, ecoBAK reduces nuisance algae, clarifies water and supplies Planktonic bacteria as a food source for corals in the reef aquarium. EcoBAK works naturally, with NO harmful chemical additives.

PATENT PENDING

The ecoBAK system requires the use of a properly sized and efficient protein skimmer to export the additional waste products produced as the ecoBAK cleans the aquarium. Ecobak should be used in a fluidized media reactor with the output directed into the same area as the protein skimmer intake.

Directions for use: Use 500ml of ecoBAK per 100 gallons of true water volume. Rinse the ecoBAK in purified fresh water. The pellets can be soaked in purified fresh water overnight to reduce floating pellets. Add the rinsed pellets into a properly sized fluidized media reactor. Attach a pump to the reactor and adjust to flow approximately 100 gph per liter of ecoBAK. The proper amount of flow will create a gentle tumbling effect inside the reactor. Direct the output of the reactor into the same area as the protein skimmer intake. Within 3-4 weeks the ecoBAK will be sufficiently colonized with bacteria to begin reducing organic compounds. Aquariums with high bio-load may experience a short period of temporary water cloudiness.

http://www.tbaquatics.com/shop/bio-pellets-reactors-44/

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Special limited time intro price.

NextReef SMR reactors coming soon.

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NEW IMPROVED FRAGGING TOOLS

We now carry Marino fragging tools.

Marino stainless steel instruments are new and have the following benefits over standard stainless steel.

* Virtually Rust Free Fragging Tools!
* Improved Esthetics, Sharpness & Durability
* Rust resistant coating
* Easy to clean & store
* Reduces residue build up

http://www.tbaquatics.com/shop/search/results.html?inc_subcat=1&search_in_description=1&categories_id=&keyword=marino&x=0&y=0

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New phone #

We have a new easy to remember phone number.

330 TB TODAY

330 828 6329

Please update your records.

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Bubble Magus Dosers

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We have Bubble Magus dosers in stock. Check Google for the great reviews.

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Great new products


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4″ Filter Sock Holder


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7″ Filter Sock Holder


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Acclimate & Acclimate XL – New and Improved

Also Bubble Magus Dosers and Skimmers are arriving again this week, get them quickly, we sell out every time we get them in.
http://www.tbaquatics.com/shop/manufacturers/bubble-magus-30/

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New fish traps, bristle worm traps and probe holders now available.

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Apex in stock

We now have Apex, Apex Lite and accessories in stock.

As usual you will not find better service and pricing.

http://www.tbaquatics.com/shop/manufacturers/neptune-systems-41/

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