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Originally Posted by asmodeus (Post 372803)

Laurie its says that its rated for 4-500 gal ... what type of pump is on that one not the Sicce 2500 is it or is it a different pump. how tall is it too and wide , jsut seems that a skimmer like that is rated for that much weird maybe the cone is the way to go now something so simple and its going to pull that much more

Here's a link to what I bought.

http://saltwaterconnection.com/index...products_id=38

Looks like I should of waited to buy it (I was told it wasn't going on sale when I bought it a week or so ago) but it seems to have dropped in price by about $300.00 :twised:

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Originally Posted by asmodeus (Post 372813)

hey as long as your happy that is all that matters, mind you i have been there done that with skimmers, lights , everything else. now I'm all about filling my tank with SPS and buying top notch gear. mind you when I had my ATI bubble master skimmer that was probably 2nd skimmer that i really liked compared to my BK 200. mind you the only reason i got rid of the skimmer is the sicce pumps werent a great pump IMO/IME, after a power failure they would not stat up again they had to be helped out abit.. other then that the skimmer was pulling amazing crap out of my tank...
they also have the BM 300 with 3 pumps that is a wicked skimmer too... rated for 750 gal. but I will have to check out the tanks when I come up, and help ya tweak that skimmer too. I may need a ride from the base to your house and i will buy the coffee's thou... is that is ok..

Yep, no problem (FYI I tried wording this a few times without it sounding bad, but it wasn't working to well! :lol:)

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Originally Posted by asmodeus (Post 372814)

HEY wait a min that skimmer is EXTERNAL RIght

Yes it's an external one. The pump it comes with is an Italian made Askoll 1500 pump. Custom enlarged volute and pinwheel.

cool you got a wicked pump with it too its gone on sale ask him for the difference in a credit that is alot 300 bucks.

It happened to me at J&L the bk that i bought went on sale like 1 week later it was a difference of 130 bucks I called and talk to Jeff and he sent me a quote for 128 bucks credit at the store....

i would try it i would run tha skimmer as a RC model too .EXTERNAL

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Originally Posted by asmodeus (Post 372818)

Thanks for the info, I guess it wouldn't hurt to give them a call and try.

I've been considering one of these for the 8 foot tank...

can't wait to see it in action

:redface: Oops the price difference is between US funds and Canadian funds.

http://saltwaterconnection.com/index...products_id=38

Here's the link in Canadian $$$

Rbacchiega I'll keep everyone posted as to how well it works.

Laurie, How's the new skimmer working out? Are you happy with it? (These cone skimmers interest me).
P.S. checked out your "All New Look, All New Photos." Nice Job! You have a real nice collection of fishes.

I will help her get that skimmer rocking this Sun day when im at her house for a visit.. and Lance what your not going to get rif of your skimmer are you...

This is the skimmer this afternoon after one day of skimming. Keep in mind though that the skimmer has been off line for the past few days while the tanks were getting plumbed together.

[IMG]http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...p/DSC_1200.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...r/DSC_1201.jpg[/IMG]

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Originally Posted by asmodeus (Post 376387)

I will help her get that skimmer rocking this Sun day when im at her house for a visit.. and Lance what your not going to get rif of your skimmer are you...

Not a chance. I love it! Just interested in these new cone skimmers.