Best skimmer out there? - Page 2

randallino · #1 10-23-2010, 06:37 AM

I understand your point your trying to make, but there is a lot of garbage out there that is cheap. I also agree you don't have to drop a grand on a skimmer, but I know I will have my BK longer than most other brands because of quality construction.

"Also, again just my opinion. Before I would spend a $1000 plus on a skimmer I would go back to a beckett, with a proper pump and puts its waste collection up against anything else."

Get ear plugs....

Skimmerking · #2 10-23-2010, 02:33 PM

yup started with a Beckett might as well end with one funny how we do things. start in diapers and end in diapers ....

viperfish · #3 10-23-2010, 02:33 PM

I have had quite a few skimmers and my personal fav is still my Aqua Medic Turboflotor 5000 Shorty. I have mine set up as a recirc outsside of the sump and it performs flawlessly. It is truly a set and forget skimmer, and the build quality is awesome.

Lance · #4 10-23-2010, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug

Also, again just my opinion. Before I would spend a $1000 plus on a skimmer I would go back to a beckett, with a proper pump and puts its waste collection up against anything else.

I run a dual Beckett on my larger tank and although it is certainly not cost-efficient and definitely noisy, (that's why I keep it in a closet) I love it.

fishytime · #5 10-25-2010, 02:50 AM

Running a BK mini 180 here.......I dont know that it is worth over $1000.....after all, it is just some acrylic and a pump.....but I do know that it is by far the best built and quietest skimmer Ive even had the pleasure of owning/seeing/worked with......oh....and it has bling factor

shrimpchips · #6 10-25-2010, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by fishytime

Running a BK mini 180 here...........and it has bling factor

+10! Wait...why else does one sport a BK?