2 Berlin Skimmers F/S 1 Classic Sump (New) 1 Used HO

[rnsmith]

I have a new, unused Red Sea Berlin protein skimmer for sale:

Still in the box – no defects. (Vendor sent me the sump model instead of the hang-on model, then further screwed up by not issuing a pick-up tag for the mistake - three years ago.) Includes a charcoal chamber at the top for use with ozone. Pump is not included. $100 firm, COD, shipping included.

This is an OK skimmer for the price - Seach the board for improvments that optimize performance.

[The pictured hang-onold hang-on model was SOLD 12/31/02)

Wisconsin

[azreefer]

Hi Richard,

Is the hang-on unit complete? ie....pump? If so, I'll take it. I'm sure it would outperform my current prizm skimmer. You can email me at bharnisch@marketstar.com and or post back here for more info. Thanks.

[rnsmith]

The H.O. unit does not include the pump. All else is complete. Seems current thinking is that the Mag Drive 500 works better than the Red Sea "turbo conversion." . . .

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...=6&pCatId=4429

IME the H.O. works best w/o the "turbo conversion"/bubble splitting pump. Use a good strong pump (Mag Drive?) and the provided venture with an airstone inserted down to the bottom. I drilled the cap to do so. I'll include the long air tube and a limewood stone if you wish. Also, some people have had performance improvements by purchasing a different venture valve - $18?

Rich Smith

[azreefer]

Sounds good. I've got an air pump I can use. That would be great if you'll throw in the rigid tubing and a diffuser. I'll email you my shipping info.

Thanks,

Brian.

[azreefer]

sent you a pm with shipping info.

[rnsmith]

Got it - Ditto on the PM to you as well.

[azreefer]

Got your pm and that sounds great. Thanks and happy new year.

[azreefer]

Hi Rich,

Got the skimmer today. Everything looks great! I really appreciate it and I'm sure my fish will too.

[Lifestudent]

I sent you another PM about the classic Berlin Skimmer.

I see that it's just the skimmer: no pump.... I still interested.

Bob