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09-06-2003, 12:41 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Northern Ontario
Posts: 64
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skilter?
anyone heard of this thing? I can't seem to find anything on it. s'posed to be a filter, skimmer combo, but no info. is it a brand name or what?
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09-06-2003, 12:52 PM
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Nothing to See Here
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Montana
Posts: 5,815
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09-06-2003, 12:55 PM
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Still Reefin'
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Lawrenceville, GA
Posts: 276
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Is this it?
Skilter
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09-06-2003, 02:35 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Indiana
Posts: 354
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I would not waste my time or money if I were you, I have seen two different folks with them and I believe they now use them for a toothbrush holder. They work well for that purpose. There are other skimmers in the price range that are much more dependable and efficient. Just my opinion, which any of these folks will tell you is worth much less than two cents.
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09-06-2003, 03:02 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Sheboygan, WI
Posts: 119
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Talk to Jimmer.... seems to me I rembember a thread of tank mistakes and he brought up that he had bought a skilter
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09-06-2003, 03:09 PM
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Eat more PIE
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Florida Panhandle
Posts: 18,603
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Skilters are junk dont waste your $$$
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09-06-2003, 03:42 PM
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Nothing to See Here
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Montana
Posts: 5,815
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Yup I agree with Casey!!  |
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09-06-2003, 03:55 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Northern Ontario
Posts: 64
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thanks, guys. for a change, no differing opinions....very consistent...lol
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09-06-2003, 04:19 PM
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Look deeply into my eyes
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: NW Indiana
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Yup garbage,,,,,IMO,,,had one,,,(i'll admit it)heard there was a mod to make it work mo' better,,,,dunno,,,,pass on it,,,,look around ,,,ask us , give us details (tank etc.) and get a feel for the one you want,,,
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09-06-2003, 07:14 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Northern Ontario
Posts: 64
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I really don't want to blow this one 'cause I'm running a 66 now, and am planning on a 180 for Christmas......this way I can start planning for it.
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09-06-2003, 11:52 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Southern Oregon, Way West of Dimples ;)
Posts: 22,093
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Monique, a modified skilter (esp a free one) is ok for a nano tank , but if you are thinking to upgrade to a 180, you might check out MyReef or Reeffanatic, they are sponsors and see what they have to offer. Skimmers for a tank that size don't come cheap, but both offer (I believe) reasonably priced Beckett style skimmers, HTH
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09-07-2003, 12:59 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Northern Ontario
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thanks, Doug. I'm hoping to set them up to run as one....not sure how to do it yet.
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09-07-2003, 02:48 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Southern Oregon, Way West of Dimples ;)
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Well the "Beckett" is a pond nozzle that mixes a LOT of air with water, creates a frothy fountain in its original application.
However when used in skimmers it inside a larger tube with a T fitting that allows it to drawn in air because of pressure differntial. Sorta the same thing as a venturi skimmer but a lot more volume in a fairly compact package, with a well designed collection box and skimmer column they are very efficient for there size, allowing hi performance skimmers to fit in cabinet for sump. the big Red Sea Berlin, Nautilous and other skimmers in that price range are cheaper but I don't think they compare to a beckett type. I hate to see someone spend $200 or so on a skimmer they regret later  Either of the vendors I listed will help you pick the one that will work for you, recommend pumps to drive it and can do custom sizes if need be
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When considering courage in battle, one should remember that there are 2 sides to every conflict.
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