Is it worth it?

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by Pip Logan, Sep 16, 2009.

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  1. Pip Logan

    Pip Logan Feather Duster

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    Pip Logan, Sep 16, 2009
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  2. swagger87

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    I've not had any experience with them at all, but my LFS owner said to not waste money on one of these as they are a pain in the @$$ to clean/maintain. He said they don't do much for skimming and more often than not they break.
    If some one has had a good experience with these, please feel free to chime in. My bf was looking at one for his own tank, but decided against it after hearing this.
     
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  3. DaDaAtlanta

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    Dont skimp on da skimmer man, you can find good used ones on Craigslist pretty often for a bit more.
     
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  4. Pip Logan

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    Ok :) I saw it and my cheep skate ness started to tingle! LOL I will check out craigslist and see what I can find. Thanks gyus :)
     
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  5. swagger87

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    Always welcome Pip. DaDaAtlanta is very right, you can find all kinds of really nice SW stuff on CL. I've only spent about $300 on all of my stuff which would have been about $800 new because I bought used. Make sure nothing has been copper treated though.
     
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  6. Pip Logan

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    10-4! I will see what I can find and then post again :)
     
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