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red sea skimmer

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Nemesis, Feb 18, 2011.

  1. Feb 18, 2011 #1
    Nemesis

    Nemesis Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I want to get a red sea skimmer  deluxe but would like everyones input.  I have a 5 gallon nano and will be going up to an 11 gallon gla tank soon.  Will this skimmer be good and is it a reliable skimmer.  Like it for its  no pump in tank and surface skimmer qualities . would like real world input please.  Thanks again
     
  2. Feb 18, 2011 #2
    Guest

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    I don't like them personally to much work to a good result
     
  3. Feb 18, 2011 #3
    Nemesis

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    yeah after much research i have come to that conclusion also. Does anybody have any good recommendations for a good hob skimmer?
     
  4. Feb 18, 2011 #4
    Bela

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    I know the tunze is well regarded. I have personally been happy with my cpr bakpak 2, although I know many, even in this club, think that is junk too. With som minimal mods (adding a maxijet 1200 w/ venturi) you should get really good skimming. They rate it for up to 55g. With the mod I would keep it at up to 40g myself.
     
  5. Feb 18, 2011 #5
    matt1971 Waterloo

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    The nice thing about the cpr is that you can put things into the return side such as a drip doser, probes, heather, a bag with some carbon, mangroves, chaeto.
     
  6. Feb 18, 2011 #6
    Nemesis

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    Ok found an aquamaxx hob 1. It's 200 bucks but it looks great and the ratings seem good any thoughts?
     

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