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kien	11-13-2014 01:22 AM

Fortunately a skimmer is one of those pieces of equipment that you can argue is essential to the well being of the tank. Just tell her that without an effective skimmer, the inhabitants in the tank would in effect be swimming in their own feces. Seriously, that's gross.

intarsiabox

11-13-2014 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by duncangweller (Post 920942)

So that begs the next question, how do I get a new skimmer past the missus? If I use the factor of ten and say it only cost $40 then she's going to see right through me.

I haven't really looked at much else other than the omega 150. I would like to try and make my mind up before black Friday as I hear they are going in sale again.

Thanks for all the advice,
Dunc

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Sometimes it's just better to ask for forgiveness than permission. She probably won't stay mad at you forever???

duncangweller

11-14-2014 12:17 AM

I've been reading about the Skimz 181 and the Omega 150 and they both have pretty mixed reviews. Not a while lot out there about the Skimz 181 but it seems like its pretty quiet which is a huge plus. Just trying to decide whether to pull the trigger

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Coasting

11-14-2014 01:17 AM

I jumped on the bandwagon last year and bought an omega 150 from BRS last black Friday. Cant complain. No issues thus far. Seems quiet to me, honestly cant hear it unless I open the cabinet doors (stands open on the back) and stick my face down there. I would happily buy another if I needed too.

reef-keeper

11-16-2014 02:57 PM

I have an old philosophy that if it costs over 50% of the cost of a new it is more economical to purchase a new one.

jordanc_17

11-17-2014 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by duncangweller (Post 920942)

You could always sell the old skimmer to someone who doesn't mind the noise? Tell the wife what you expect to make back from it and hope it sweetens the deal? Lol

The Guy

11-17-2014 11:05 PM

I have an Omega 150 and am very happy with it, got it at J&L last Christmas sale $100 off.
Give Jeff a call and see if there going be a sale item this xmas.

ronau

11-22-2014 08:02 PM

Omega 150 is on sale at J&L now.

duncangweller

11-22-2014 09:31 PM

I saw that. Its cheaper at BRS though by a good chunk

ronau

11-22-2014 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by duncangweller (Post 922178)

I saw that. Its cheaper at BRS though by a good chunk

Once you consider exchange and shipping I dunno, probably only $20 - $30 difference. If you have one problem with the skimmer, I bet you'd wish you'd bought it local.

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