Advice? protein skimmers

hey everyone this thread is for people that cant decide what brand or model skimmer they should buy or don't no if they even need a skimmer.for those of you that don't no what a protein skimmers do they remove waste bye creating bubbles, The bubbles propel the waste materials up to the surface of the reaction chamber, where dissolved protein and other contaminants are physically removed from the water column and contained in the collection cup. By generating millions of air bubbles, protein skimmers also replenish oxygen levels in the entire aquarium. there are many kinds of skimmers out there.
(TYPES OF PROTEIN SKIMMERS)

• in sump skimmers
• hang on back skimmers
• nano skimmers
• recirculating skimmers
• space saver skimmers
• external skimmers

now for those of you wondering do i need a skimmer. i personaly think if you have a 30 gallon or less tank you don't need one they will be fine just not really going to work as well as if you had a larger setup for tanks 45 gallons and up i think should all have skimmers.for those of you with nano tanks that think you need a skimmers i can recommend skim mate from innovative marine skimmer all the others are junk. i recommend you also pick a skimmer that is made to handle a way bigger setup then what you have. id say a good rule of thumb is two buy a skimmer 3x the size of your tank for an example if you have a 100 gallon tank don't go out an buy a skimmer that can handle a 100 gallon tank look for the big boy 300 gallon skimmer.

Now for you guys wondering what skimmers work good and are worth buying and for those won's that should be avoided this next list if for you.

(good skimmer brands )
.vertex
.reef octipus
.bubble king
.nyos
.avast marine
.skimz
(bad skimmers)
all hang on backs and nano skimmers
coralife skimmers
cpr skimmers
hydor
all off brands
any questions hope this thread helped you.

 

nice pick i love this brand are really good brand and has really good customer support my skimmer had a something wrong with it i called them they sent me a new one over night.