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02-07-2006, 07:04 AM
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RIP Steve Irwin
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Whereva
Posts: 5,500
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Kudos to Bob (jg24)!!!
I have been in the process of debating on a new skimmer/Carx/Kalkrx, and Bob at Reefmania has been very helpful as to answering questions, and discussing his products with me and how they differ from model to model. Believe me I had some questions as Calcium reactors and Kalk reactors are a whole new game for me as I have never had either. My skimmer order has been placed, and I am anxiously awaiting the difference in water quality. With all the equipment I am gonna go heavy duty with the plans to upgrade and plumb multiple tanks together in the future. The skimmer I chose to go with is the PS12-3 with the carbon cup, and wet neck add on, fed by a mag 7 and with 3 sedra 9000 pumps w/needle wheels for some crazy recirculatory action  The rest of equipment is still up in the air, as it will be a couple months b4 I get that far! Thanks again Bob for your time and patience! I can not wait to come and see your tank! Steve~ One thing I have learned is just to go big right away, I can not count how many times I have upgraded stuff in the past, and how much money it probably cost for each upgrade inbetween! ICK!!
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02-07-2006, 07:13 AM
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RIP Steve Irwin
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Whereva
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 Similar to this guy, with only 3 pumps on it instead of 4. It is 12"X18" (30" overall) also has the option to add on more body later on! Sorry I stole your pic Bob!
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02-07-2006, 07:31 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Rochester
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Just a few months ago, I would have thought people were CRAZY for spending $500 to $1,000 on a skimmer. However, I am learning that "you get what you pay for". Like you said, by the time you add up all the upgrades...we spend more than just getting the quality item to start with.
(Penny wise and Dollar foolish).....I also agree that all the local vendors who frequent TRT are great about helping people out.
Kudos to you for taking the jump and making a great investment. 
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02-07-2006, 07:47 AM
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Got Crabs?
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Woodbury, MN
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You will love it. I know I couldn't be any happier with mine. 
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02-07-2006, 07:59 AM
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Whuch' you need?
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: West Saint Paul
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Do those work as a stand alone or are you supposed to fit that in your sump??
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02-07-2006, 08:02 AM
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Got Crabs?
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Woodbury, MN
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They can be mounted externally or in the sump. Mine is mounted externally.
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02-07-2006, 10:08 AM
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TCMAS President
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Lakeland, MN
Posts: 4,925
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I'll trade you for my seaclone! 
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02-07-2006, 11:05 AM
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Turf Guy
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: woodbury, mn
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Thanks for the nice comments Steve. Your skimmer will actually be a bit taller since you went to 3 pumps. More like 12" x 24" chamber. 36" overall.
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02-08-2006, 08:29 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Burnsville, Mn
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I am very happy with the skimmers I bought from Bob for our two 265 gallon tanks, lot's of green goo being pulled out.
We are lucky to have such skilled craftsmen in our town!!
Keith
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02-08-2006, 08:52 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: River Falls, WI
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Originally Posted by blackdog
...We are lucky to have such skilled craftsmen in our town!!...
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Absolutely! 
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02-08-2006, 05:19 PM
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Turf Guy
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: woodbury, mn
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Thank You evryone for the nice comments. I try and do the best I can.
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02-08-2006, 05:32 PM
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06 TIME Person of The Yr.
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: New Richmond, WI
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Originally Posted by blackdog
I am very happy with the skimmers I bought from Bob for our two 265 gallon tanks, lot's of green goo being pulled out.
We are lucky to have such skilled craftsmen in our town!!
Keith
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and you guys rock for supporting a local entrepreneur
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02-09-2006, 08:33 PM
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RIP Steve Irwin
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Whereva
Posts: 5,500
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The compliments were well deserved so thank you! Shucks...my skimmer is gonna be bigger than I thought?  The bigger the better! Hopefully my circuit can handle the added load!
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Originally Posted by jg24
Thanks for the nice comments Steve. Your skimmer will actually be a bit taller since you went to 3 pumps. More like 12" x 24" chamber. 36" overall.
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02-09-2006, 08:35 PM
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RIP Steve Irwin
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Whereva
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Its true Keith and Ed! That is a awesome way to do it! I can not wait to visit the store again this Sunday. I have been itching for a nice green bubble for a long time. That big one was huge! No room for that guy though.
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