Big skimmers for big systems

[clekchau]

if you want a "cheap" skimmer, go with a beckett, like a mrc or aerofoamer, but you will spend more monthly on electric and it will be noisier

 

[MimicTang]

I'm looking for efficency. Rather a more expensive unit which is better on power then a cheaper unit which will be more expensive in the long run.

 

[clekchau]

what is your budget? i assume 3k is out of your price range...

 

[46bfinGA]

Those ATI bubblemasters are looking more appealing every day.Honestly if one doesnt cut it over time,then you can always buy a second one for $600.The power consumtion from what ive been reading is extremely low.I cant wait for some of these guys to get theres in so we can see some real world results.

 

[46bfinGA]

The owner of ATI told me that the 250 model will skim a 500 gallon tank no problem,but ive yet to see any decent skimmate from any of the pics ive seen so far.

 

[BallaBooyeaH]

3K I can afford if it does the job. I like the idea of having more than 1 skimmer.

I am off the idea of the beckett skimmers as power will be to much.

So can you let me know what the options are? I am keen to find a second hand one or two or buy a diy job that someone has tried and tested.

Thanks already for the advice

Andrew

 

[clekchau]

i also considered ati but would like to see some results first. i ordered a custom dart needlewheel from spazz on here it's considerably cheaper than a bk at alot less cost and equal or greater the performance. pm me for details

 

[skairik]

I've got the Deltec AP702 on my 240g mixed reef with many tangs and 1 Moorish Idol and the water stays pristine. Since the Deltec is gravity fed straight from the overflow box I'm only using the 2 recirculating Eheims for skimming and the one Dolphin Ampmaster 4000 for the 4 returns built into the overflow, Sea Swirls and chiller. Grand total is 274 watts. Of course that number doesn't include the chiller and Luminarcs wattage.

 

[Jar*Head]

I have the BK400ext rated up to 1000g, SUPER QUIET, energy efficient and it is a beast only using 58w. Here is the pic after 2hrs of running.

 

[clekchau]

nice......

 

[Waxxiemann]

nice indeed.

 

[MimicTang]

I'd liek to keep it under 1k where are these ati bubblemasters? Link?

 

[46bfinGA]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8460181#post8460181 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MimicTang
I'd liek to keep it under 1k where are these ati bubblemasters? Link?

Reefgeek is selling them. or here www.atiaquaristik.com

 

[MimicTang]

what are they made of?

 

[Tigger240]

3K I can afford if it does the job.

if you got 3g to blow on a skimmer you need to contact bill wann or spazz

 

[BallaBooyeaH]

where do i find these infamous skimmer builders Bill and SPazz ?

 

[KenT]

Here ya go

http://cgi.ebay.com/ETSS-2000-XR-Co...7QQihZ019QQcategoryZ46313QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[clekchau]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8463015#post8463015 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Tigger240
if you got 3g to blow on a skimmer you need to contact bill wann or spazz

or less

 

[clekchau]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8463202#post8463202 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by KenT
Here ya go

http://cgi.ebay.com/ETSS-2000-XR-Co...7QQihZ019QQcategoryZ46313QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

spazz builds etss downdraft skimmers?

 

[KenT]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8463320#post8463320 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by clekchau
spazz builds etss downdraft skimmers?

Sorry, I wasn't refering to Spazz's skimmers, poor choice of words. Just showing a large skimmer for sale.