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Old 02-15-2005, 12:54 AM
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What is the opinion of the masses on the combo filter/skimmer. I was looking at the one from Paul's Aquarium, here's the link.

http://paulsaquarium.com/home.htm

Do you guy's think this is ok or a waste of money?
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Old 02-15-2005, 01:19 AM
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It looks as cheap as this Jebo skimmer I bought out of the US. Do yourself a favour and get a good one just my 2 cents
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Old 02-15-2005, 02:15 PM
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The CPR Bak Pak is a good skimmer, but for a smaller size tank. I ran a couple of them back in the mid 90,s.

Many aquarists have made mods to them, by adding airstones and the such, to improve skimming.

You never mentioned what size tank it was for.
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Old 02-15-2005, 02:25 PM
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Forget the whole thing. I was going to do a 50g but decided on a 135 wood tank. I'll buy a real skimmer and make a sump. Thanks for your opinions.
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Old 02-16-2005, 04:55 AM
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way to go, with the big tank. im sure you wont regret it. don't wast your time on a cheap skimmer.
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Old 02-16-2005, 05:48 AM
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way to go, with the big tank. im sure you wont regret it. don't wast your time on a cheap skimmer.
I second that!
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Old 02-16-2005, 03:09 PM
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I e-mailed Acryliccity for a price on a skimmer. What is the differance between a 4" and 6" tube skimmer? The price differance is $65. Any opinions?
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Old 02-16-2005, 03:32 PM
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you should go visit jayson at saltwater connection. he makes good skimmers for not too much money
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Why don't you ask the guy who has one???
come by and take a look not like I haven't offered in the past
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Old 02-16-2005, 05:51 PM
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Why don't you ask the guy who has one???
come by and take a look not like I haven't offered in the past

I was going to ask you next time I saw you on line what you were up to tomorrow.
Give me a call when you have a chance.
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