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Originally Posted by fkshiu (Post 266003)

That's Tunze's older line of skimmers. They are OK, but the newer 9010/15/20 line is better. I wouldn't try modding a skimmer if you're just starting out. Get something that's plug-and-play.

I am the seller of this skimmer .
This nozzle is plug and play so is the skimmer, and it does come with original nozzle too.

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Originally Posted by spencerC (Post 265994)

What about this one?

"Rated up to 500 gal. I thought i would have 120 Gal tank but got only 60 Gal aprowed by my wife and my tank has no sump, so i have no use for it right now.

Tunze 240/3 protein skimmer (for $249- used)

Comes with $40 sump stand and extra collection cup and new super Hydrofoamer nozzle that is being used in new line of Tunze Master DOC skimmers but fits in this one. For more finer bubbles (I believe the part number is Tunze 3130.16) With Ozone connection nipple
Very low power consumption only 15-44Watt
Mixes a lot of air 264 Gal/h = more then 900 litres/hr"

http://www.reefculture.com.au/catalo...roducts_id=161

Buying used is a little iffy though i guess... it's $700 less than new which is too good of a deal and worrys me.
It would be SO easy to pick up though, it's very close to me.
Opinions?

I got it used too. that is why i sell for 249$.
Roger Vitko from Tunze USA was first original owner of this skimmer.
I also bought an axtra skimmer cup from Roger, and also i bought a newer nozzle from Tunze Canadian distributor that is being used in new line of Tunze 900 series skimmers and produces more much finer bubbles
It is in excelent condition, works perfectly, very clean and quiet.
I wanted this skimmer for long time and was looking for it. But now i cant use it because my system end up being different from what was planned originally.

if your looking for a plug and play Blaster has a hell of a deal, on a H&S skimmer and a hell of a price. I was buying it from him ,but other things more serious came up ... get it before it goes :mrgreen:

i'm just a little bit worried buying used because you can never be 100% sure about anything, and you can't really go back to the person to get it replaced if it doesn't work.

Plus i've heard skimmer technology has improved greatly in the past few years.

I'm not saying these used skimmers you guys have aren't great,
but i hope you can put yourself in my shoes!

I have an H&S in my tank and think it is great! A 2 month old H&S would be a very very good idea! IMO

Don't mean to hijack this thread but is the H&S an in sump skimmer ? What are the dimensions ?

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Originally Posted by spencerC (Post 266080)

FWIW, I've bought all my skimmers used (upgraded over the years) and for the most part its allowed me to purchase a skimmer that I would never be able to afford new. Do your research on the skimmer that interests you and then ask questions of the seller. For the most part, by doing the research you'll quickly learn which skimmers have a good/bad reputation and which work well/need modifications. :biggrin:

Don't forget the MSX for $309.00 from marine solutions.
that's my next skimmer.