New Toy

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by xmetalfan99, Mar 8, 2011.

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  1. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    There was an auction on Friday and we snagged a 5' protein skimmer for... Actually, I'll let your guess until I get home. I'll post a photo of the new toy when I get home from work as well. We are going to have a blast hooking it up to the store's coral tank.
     
    xmetalfan99, Mar 8, 2011
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  2. jeffers0n

    jeffers0n Feather Duster

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    Cool! Can't wait to see it!
     
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  3. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    "The store" ? You own a fish store?
     
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  4. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    Sorry it took longer for me to get to this than I thought it would. Stupid mardi gras...

    I snagged an etss skimmer for $5.

    Here is a link to it: ETSS 1500

    I am the only employee at a lfs.
     
    xmetalfan99, Mar 9, 2011
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  5. vic2367

    vic2367 Astrea Snail

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    5 bucks ? wow what a great deal!!!
     
    vic2367, Mar 10, 2011
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  6. civiccars2003

    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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    5 foot skimmer for 5 dollars. That a buck a foot. Good deal.
     
    civiccars2003, Mar 10, 2011
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  7. trmiv

    trmiv Plankton

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    Big skimmer! Downdraft skimmers actually work really well, they just aren't the "in" thing anymore because they require such a monster pump.
     
    trmiv, Mar 10, 2011
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  8. BigReefin

    BigReefin Astrea Snail

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    five......five dollar....five dollar skimmahhhhh...thats a power skimmer for sure..it might require a bigger pump to run but it will also skim alot faster and way more water then any nw can ever do!....sweet deal!!
     
    BigReefin, Mar 13, 2011
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  9. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Awesome deal
     
    2in10, Mar 13, 2011
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  10. macon77

    macon77 Fire Worm

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    Correct me if I'm wrong. To my understanding, a skimmer of the "newer design" which is rated to a 1500g tank would require just about the same amount of electricity as this guy would. I am guessing any difference would be negligible.
     
    macon77, Mar 17, 2011
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