new Skimmer coming Again

[Skimmerking]

http://www.atiaquaristik.com/content/images/9c31b1ebf8077fddb319dc05fd118a1d.jpg

my new baby that I'm getting, ATI BUBBLEMASTER 250,:crazyeye:

The Wife was talking to me and I told her about it ,she said will it make my maintence easier for her to take care of and I told her Yes ,she then said COOL... she said your like me with my pampered Chef. I told her Yes I am..:mrgreen: if she olny new how much I have spent on skimmers in this hobby over $4500..:redface:


at least I can gime my opinion on the folling Skimmer's , EURO REEF, ATI, Venturi, Down Draft, Becketts, Needle wheel. I CAN'T SPEAK.:surprise:

[Quagmire]

Nice skimmer :biggrin:
So of all the skimmers you have run,whats the most efficient for the dollar.
I'm sure the more expensive skim better.But are they that much better?Maybe the question should be will a $1000 skimmer,skim twice as much as a $500 skimmer? I've wondered about that for a while,but don't have the $$ to find out for myself :cry:

[Skimmerking]

Im no expert, I think why people switch skimmer's is pure curiousity. IMo its all about the size of the chamber and the pump is what makes skimming better, the reaction time is a big one too.

[albert_dao]

A lot of times, one pays not only for how much a skimmer pulls, but how efficiently it does so. Additionally, convenience design features (easy remove cup, easy remove pump, quiet pump, etc) are factored in.

[Delphinus]

Oh yeah, convenience is a big factor. If something is a nuisance to do the maintenance or cleaning on, it will eventually get procrastinated and so on.

I have owned two beckett skimmers, one that had the keyholes of the flange on the upper part and one where the keyholes were on the bottom. It takes 10 seconds to undo the flange on the top-keyhole skimmer, and it was impossible to undo the flange on the bottom keyhole skimmer because the bolts would tilt as you try to twist the flange. So I ended up having to take the screws all the way out just to clean it every few days. Both were beckett skimmers and I consider one of them, the best skimmer I've owned so far, and the other I consider the worst skimmer I ever owned. Small details can make a big difference.

These ATI's look so slick. Nice score Asmodeus!

[Mik_101]

If i put a Mag drive(350) on my sea clone will it skimme better on my 46 gallon reef?

[Aquattro]

If i put a Mag drive(350) on my sea clone will it skimme better on my 46 gallon reef?


no, it won't.

[Mik_101]

no, it won't.

Darn. Im thinking of getting a current-usa skimmer rated upto 150 gallons or should i get the one rated upto 225g?

[albert_dao]

Don't waste your money. Just save up til you can afford something with a good track record. As far as overrating your skimmer, as long as you pick a good one, it's usually unecessary/a total waste of money and electricity.

[Mik_101]

Don't waste your money. Just save up til you can afford something with a good track record. As far as overrating your skimmer, as long as you pick a good one, it's usually unecessary/a total waste of money and electricity.

So i shouldent get a curent-usa ?

[albert_dao]

This:

http://www.current-usa.com/fissionpowerskimmer.html

or this:

http://www.current-usa.com/recircskimmer.html

Either way, it totally reminds of the Coralife Super Skimmer. I'm not going to say the thing is utter crap; it's fine at the price point, but really, it's something that you'll end up upgrading.

Besides, something about the size ratings seems a little off to me. 50 watt pump, no air intake rating, small body diameter (6") for 225 gallon? Hmmmm....

[Mik_101]

http://www.current-usa.com/recircskimmer.html


that one.

[scsi]

Hey Mik,
You totally high jacked this thread :)

[Mik_101]

:lol:

[Aquattro]

:lol:

not funny, don't do that

[Jason McK]

Nice Skimmer Asmodeus. I would love to see action picks

J

[Skimmerking]

once i get it J you know i will have action shots for ya :mrgreen:

[Skimmerking]

If you have a question pretaining to another Skimmer, how about starting another thread so this one doesn't get over run blocking out my thread ..


thanks

If i put a Mag drive(350) on my sea clone will it skimme better on my 46 gallon reef?

[Mik_101]

If you have a question pretaining to another Skimmer, how about starting another thread so this one doesn't get over run blocking out my thread ..


thanks

Sorry didn't mean to"high jack" this thread.
I'm sorry.

[Skimmerking]

no worries my friend.

[digital-audiophile]

Albert showed me the bubble kings in the store today. They are very sexy! A little too much $$$ for me right now but in the future I would be proud to own one.

I would also love to hear reviews of how it works once you get it inline.

[Doug]

I would also love to hear reviews of how it works once you get it inline.

Dont worry. I will be over there checking it out. :lol:

[Skimmerking]

the skimmer is probably going to come to my place when im in Wainwright AB, during my confirmation Exercise for Afghanistan. SO no sneeking over to look at it Doug :razz: ,dont forget the euro reef if it goes missing just my sure you leave the money on my dresser. LOL

[blaster]

I have the 200.It hasn't blown me away yet.I trimmed the mesh a bitand added a clamp to adjust the airflow,which has improved the performance.

[wetcoast]

on what size tank blaster?

[blaster]

92 corner

[Skimmerking]

Well the skimmer will be shipped out tomorrow, I just bought a used multi controller from a guy on RC, now I ned another tunze 6000 :cry: any one have one to sell