Beckett Skimmer

[Aquatic Hamster]

Is there any advantage/disadvantage to using a Beckett style skimmer (like MRC) as compared to a skimmer that uses a submersible pump with an impeller that generates bubbles (like the Sedra/ASM combo)?

 

[mflamb]

It's all personal preference. Some say that Becketts use more electricity, but the watts per volume of REAL capacity is mostly equal. There are lots of threads discussing both, so I would recommend read and study, then buy. There are lots of great skimmers in all categories, Beckett, needlewheel, downdraft.
I'm using a custom (my measurements) dual Beckett, because I think I get more for my $$$. I will be running 2250 gph through mine.

 

[cmjreef]

Needle wheel pretty good for the money IMHO.

 

[mflamb]

If you use a quality manufacturer, there's no bad skimmer. You can go look at people's systems and will see great results with all types.
A Dart needle wheel skimmer was my second thought.

 

[Domboski]

I LOVE the beckett skimmers. They are awesome when tuned properly. Never used anything else though