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Old 02-14-2008, 09:16 AM
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Is anyone running a counter current skimmer? I have been running one from precision marine but am beninning to feel that they are outdated.
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Old 02-15-2008, 11:08 PM
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info anybody ?
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Old 02-16-2008, 06:35 AM
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The old wooden air stone powered type? Used to have one years back but have since moved on to bigger & better things.
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Old 02-16-2008, 11:41 AM
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yeah thats the one im talking about
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Old 02-16-2008, 02:22 PM
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Newer skimmers are far more efficient than that antique.
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I made my own CC Skimmer and it works real good on my 10 gal. But if I had a bigger system I would purchase a quality one. Changing out the wood air stone is the only pain. If I could find a quality skimmer for my small tank I would jump on it. ASM and Euro-Reef just don't make anything for us people with little tanks.
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aaaa lmao like this p.o.s.?
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Old 02-17-2008, 11:53 PM
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Newer skimmers are far more efficient than that antique.
What type of skimmer do you prefer? venturi? are they difficult to run?
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Old 02-18-2008, 03:53 AM
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there easy to make holes in, have you considered doing a mod or 2 or maybe 3 or 4 in my case lol. If you havent seen it here is a link to my skimmer thread,,,,,http://www.reefbuilders.com/forums/e...-skimmers.html
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Old 02-18-2008, 07:04 AM
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What type of skimmer do you prefer? venturi? are they difficult to run?
Needle wheels. Easy to run. No airstones to have to change. Check ASM, Deltec, Euro-Reef, AquaC to name a few of the better ones.
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Old 02-18-2008, 02:10 PM
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Nice thanks. I only bought the one that I have because it was only 80 bucks and made by precision marine but I like the idea of modifying it. If that fails Ill just get and AquaC
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