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11-07-2006, 05:47 PM
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Guppy
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 19
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Protein Skimmer
I just bought a Skilter 250 power filter and protein skimmer for my 29 G SW.
Anyone ever hear of this brand? Is it a good one? I only got it cause it was 15 dollars!! Thats the cheapest i've seen one.
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11-07-2006, 05:53 PM
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banned
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sand Springs OK
Posts: 2,109
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Sorry to disappoint, have heard they are not very effective skimmers. This is only what I have heard.
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11-07-2006, 06:16 PM
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Guppy
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 19
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Its probably better than nothing though?
I think my set up it too new to tell if it works
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11-07-2006, 06:23 PM
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Rainbow
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia
Posts: 363
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on the same topic..
I bought a visi-jet skimmer, 100gph for a nano, anyone heard anything about these? it was only like $32 with a pump... couldnt pass it up
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11-07-2006, 06:26 PM
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banned
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sand Springs OK
Posts: 2,109
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I agree it is better than nothing, and for the price at least you have a filter if the skimmer doesnt work well.
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11-07-2006, 06:32 PM
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Guppy
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 19
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What should i look for to know if its working or not?
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11-07-2006, 06:45 PM
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banned
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sand Springs OK
Posts: 2,109
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Have no idea, just know when I was doing research for a skimmer on my 65 the skilter and seaclone were the ones most everyone said to stay away from. Do a google on it and see if you find any info or diy methods to improve it.
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11-07-2006, 06:46 PM
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Rainbow
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia
Posts: 363
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look for nasty green stuff up in the top, the more nasty green stuff, the better its working lol
but when you adjust it, just watch the bubbles, if they rise above where the water flows out, and start to go up the tube to the "crap holder" yes, very technical....then you have it adjusted right
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11-08-2006, 01:23 AM
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Rainbow
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 250
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Hey read "Protein Skimmer bubbles too quickly" post It should help a little.
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11-08-2006, 09:18 AM
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Betta
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Calgary Alberta Canada
Posts: 97
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I wouldent expect myricals from a 15$ skimmer. this is an expensive hobbie and expect to pay alot for a good working skimmer 100$ - 200$
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