Skimmer thoughts

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by pecco22, Dec 25, 2009.

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  1. pecco22

    pecco22 Peppermint Shrimp

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    can anyone tell me if this good or not?
    http://cgi.ebay.com/Bubble-Magus-NAC6-160G-Reef-Tank-Protein-Skimmer-NEW_W0QQitemZ270496588667QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3efada637b


    am saving up for a better skimmer. so trying to do some planning and research.
     
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  2. patrick824

    patrick824 Montipora Digitata

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    This is a good skimmer but it is a little skimpy on the capacity. It is fairly beastly though I bet you could find a better deal. Check CL
     
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  3. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    it looks pretty decent... thats a good price for that size too.

    Personally, I am a reef octopus type of guy! I found a comparable octopus on ebay for 154 (new in box) after shipping... so check out some octos before you buy ;)
     
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  4. pecco22

    pecco22 Peppermint Shrimp

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    what about the coralife skimmers. they are lower in price similar to the one I posted. are they any good? which of the two is better? the one I post says its a mesh wheel vs needle wheel in the coralife. is either style better?
     
    pecco22, Dec 26, 2009
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  5. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I havent heard good things about Coralife skimmers. I personally havent had one yet so I cant comment on them, but some people state that they like them. AquaC, Tunze, PM, Deltec, APC, Bubble King and Octopus are a few of the "well known" name brands. Some are very expensive so beware. I have seen the Bubble-Magus and it looks like the Bubble King(if I remember correctly) but I havent heard any reviews yet.



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    lunatik_69, Dec 26, 2009
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  6. Nightstick

    Nightstick Purple Spiny Lobster

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    the price is right but sometimes you get what you pay for, also see if there is a mod for it online?
     
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  7. coylee_17

    coylee_17 Fire Goby

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    I believe tb aquatics (a sponsor here) stocks those skimmers, I have heard good things, but sorry no experience. Might be worth checking tb aquatics out.
     
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  8. pecco22

    pecco22 Peppermint Shrimp

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    I will take a look at the sponsor site then. right now anything has to be better than what I currently have. my current skimmer with a wood air stone mod makes great foam, but is dependent on the water level, one minute it is hardly doing anything and the next it is spitting water all over.
     
    pecco22, Dec 26, 2009
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