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Suzy 
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Posted: February 02 2003 at 6:13pm |
Hey,WMAS! Is everyone thinking skimmers are are good thing now? Ours is way old,and died a few days ago...I guess we gotta get a new one,but they are so pricey! Before we do,I thought I would see if anyone has one they really like or really hate. Are some easier to upkeep than others? I really don't like to tinker w stuff if I don't have to......Thanks !! 
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Posted: February 03 2003 at 9:46am |
Suzy - I highly recommend the Aqua C line of skimmers. They are the best I have seen. I have a hang-on model called the Remora Pro, but for your size tank, would recommend the in-sump version. Check out this web-site:http://www.proteinskimmer.com/products/EV120.htm and here is a side-by-side comparison of my skimmer with another popular HOB skimmer: color=#0000ffhttp://www.thereefweb.com/protein_skimmer_comparison.htm They are really easy to upkeep too. Most other sites out there will recommend the Aqua C line as well. Good luck! - Jared P.S. I have a batch of caulerpa almost ready for you and Rob. Thanks again for the frags.
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Adam Blundell
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Posted: February 03 2003 at 11:01am |
I like skimmers. I think they do a wonderful job. I guess it just depends on what you are looking for. And I still haven't found one that doesn't require some maintenance and upkeep. I have a US Aquariums skimmer, and I think it does wonderful. Mine hangs on the back, but I don't have a sump so that is why. I also prefer the skimmers that do not have airstones and air pumps. I like the kind that inject air with the powerhead.
I guess the best thing to do is to just look at a few different skimmers and see what looks good to you.
Adam
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Posted: February 03 2003 at 9:27pm |
Suzy,
You can use my Sea Clone skimmer. I thought it worked great. Since my tank is sitting on a wooden sub floor my tank moves a little and it came apart once. Rather than take the time to secure it with bag ties like I've seen done I just used it for an excuse to run skimmerless.
Atleast this way it gives you a chance to see if you like the skimmer before you buy one.
I'd be happy to bring it to the next meeting.
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Keep your hands and arms inside the tank and enjoy the ride!
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Suzy
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Posted: February 04 2003 at 8:18am |
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Thanks,Steve! I really think I need to buy one.Can you bring it so I can check it out?I want to make sure it will fit w our "custom made" sump! And if I need to buy a pump,too.
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Posted: February 05 2003 at 10:45pm |
Hi Suzy...if you want a great quality, custom made skimmer that you can have built to fit your cabinet, check out www.lifereef.com
They have some of the best quality reef equipment on the market.
Sean
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Posted: February 15 2003 at 7:49am |
Suzy,
Have you got a skimmer yet? If not you can try mine out, if you like it you can have it. You helped me out so much while getting a coral collection started. It would make me feel good if I can help you out.
It's the Sea Clone. Come by and pick it up or I can bring it by. I've been wanting to check out your guys's tank anyway cuz it's been awhile.
Steve
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Keep your hands and arms inside the tank and enjoy the ride!
Steve
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Posted: February 18 2003 at 8:14am |
Okay, Steve,Here's an idea.Let's start the "Nicest guy in the club of the month".Except you would win every month!!Thank you so much for your offer.I wish I had been paying better attention,'cause I ordered one from the internet! It's a SEA CLONE! Gees! I still want to see your tank.You can't see ours 'till the skimmer does it thing to our lovely maroon carpeting!Thanks.again and thanks to everyone for your suggestions! I love the WMAS 
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Posted: March 16 2003 at 9:31am |
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Hi,Fish people! Who knows about skimmer maintenance?Ours has slowed in it's bubble making capacity.I've noticied the air intake tube has h20 in it,pulsing in and out with the air.Is it supposed to do that?I don't remember noticing it do that before.Does anyone know an easy way it fix it? Thanks,Suzy
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Posted: March 16 2003 at 11:51am |
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OOPS! There is like no way to delete a post once it's up! Turns out if you clean the sponge thing the pump works better! Go figure! Please feel free to ignore the previous post.......Stacy
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