I hate my skimmer!

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by Magnett2, May 27, 2011.

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  1. Magnett2

    Magnett2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I have a biocube hqi and it came with an oceanic skimmer which just crapped out! I want to get a good skimmer that isn't crazy expensive. I just want it to fit in the first chamber or fit behind the tank comfortably. Any ideas? Maybe around $100? Possible?
     
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    Magnett2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Bump. I wanna get one asap :D
     
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  3. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    the biocube skimmer is crap anyway no news that it crapped out
    Tunze Nano Doc Protein Skimmer 9002 -146 us
    Hydor Koralia Nano-Skim Internal Protein Skimmer- 105 us
    jbj makes a woodstone air powered nano skimmer -49 us
     
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  4. Magnett2

    Magnett2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Ugh I just hate skimmer prices
     
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  5. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    hell i made my skimmer why pay 200 dollars for plastic and a water pump
     
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  6. Magnett2

    Magnett2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I just don't want an air stone powered one. Is the hydor one any good? I wonder if I can mod the oceanic skimmer to work good with a pump... Eh I'd rather buy one I know will work lol.
     
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  7. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    well if ur getting one why not try to mod it for back up
     
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  8. Magnett2

    Magnett2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    That's a good idea. But I don't know how. All I would really need is a pump right?
     
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    Magnett2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    What about this one?
     
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    Magnett2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Any other ideas?:D
     
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