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Old 04-04-2019, 07:51 PM
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Looking at various skimmers and was wondering if bubble king are as good as hyped to be?
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Old 04-04-2019, 09:43 PM
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They are amazing for sure. But there's a lot of skimmers out there that are 1/4 of the price that do the job relatively the same. I personally wouldn't waste the money... simply because I don't have it.

If I was rolling around in cash... I would buy one.
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Old 04-05-2019, 12:40 AM
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It's kinda like asking if a Ferrari is worth it.

Yes, but a Chevy will get you to your destination as well.
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Old 04-05-2019, 03:12 AM
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They are amazing for sure. But there's a lot of skimmers out there that are 1/4 of the price that do the job relatively the same. I personally wouldn't waste the money... simply because I don't have it.

If I was rolling around in cash... I would buy one.
thanks. it looks like it coming down to vertex alpha & the bk mini.
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Old 04-05-2019, 03:52 AM
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I haven't used a lot of different skimmers.
Mostly budget skimmers.

I've only heard the hype about BK.
I can't afford a new one.
I picked up a used BK200mini and it's on my current display.

All I can say is Wow the thing is a Fn beast!
Would definitely recommend.
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thanks. it looks like it coming down to vertex alpha & the bk mini.
I absolutely loved my Alpha 170 and my 200. Best skimmer's i've had yet. However i'm running a Skimz right now and honestly, it's the same skimmate production.
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Old 04-06-2019, 03:48 AM
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thanks guys for the feedback
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I have the Vertex Alpha 200 and have no complaint with it. Once it was dialled in it has been working flawlessly.
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Old 04-09-2019, 06:11 PM
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thanks for the feedback everyone. still got a couple more weeks before tank is here, so i will keep researching haha
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