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[frog.pauley]

I am gonna speak with jeff tomorrow on a custom with a larger diameter.

 

[frog.pauley]

ohhh not a sailor! my pay checks were not sealed with department of the navy! lol

 

[Jar*Head]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14135477#post14135477 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by frog.pauley
JAR Head
I just saw the pic of your skimmer on the H&S club thread...Holy #$%^! I would ask how to aquire one of those, but i think the tag would scare me out of the hobby! lol

I believe you . It cost me $7k plus $500 for shipping it to Southern Cal

 

[Nanook]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14135483#post14135483 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by frog.pauley
I am gonna speak with jeff tomorrow on a custom with a larger diameter.

Been there and done that as I really wanted a Lifereef skimmer. He doesn't build with larger tube. The 6" diameter is all he offers

Seriously though, the venturi skimmer design is a decade back in technology. The needlewheel and beckett designs are much better at removing stuff. I am a skimmer nut....have had many skimmers and follow skimmer threads all the time. The venturi is just out-dated and your money would be much better spent on a needlewheel or beckett....this is all I will say on this thread though as you are going to do what you want or feel guided to do

 

[frog.pauley]

how much power is that thing gonna drain? Cali power is rough, right? Here on the east coast, alittle more manageable.

 

[Fade]

I have around 800 total gallons with around 40ish fish I am very pleased with my H/S a250 I havent done a water change in around 1 year and my parameters a near golding. If you go with a H/S I can say they are built great and can handle a very large load.

 

[Nanook]

Easy page two

Here are my two skimmers I described on 1000g of saltwater....ONLY 250 gallons more than your system:

Show me the skimmers

 

[Nanook]

Fade, you page 2 thief:mad1:

 

[frog.pauley]

Nanook, I have been praying for reeflo to realease a 300 or 350 thank you for the advice

 

[Nanook]

Reeflo makes a nice skimmer! They are priced well.

 

[frog.pauley]

you guys are really drawing me to H&S. How hard are they about tuning? overflow any? Love the zappa poster! lol

 

[frog.pauley]

I was thinking of two orca 250 pros, and someone talked me out of it

 

[Jar*Head]

6x42w 252w total .... I'll be moving soon to either CO or TX.

 

[frog.pauley]

the H&S a250 is only rated at 700 gall. Is it really that efficient?sp

 

[Fade]

I was going to do page two but you know!!

I would only do a needle wheel skimmer for sure Bekkits are nice but take alot of work to keep skimming right IMHO.

 

[Fade]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14135573#post14135573 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by frog.pauley
the H&S a250 is only rated at 700 gall. Is it really that efficient?sp

Sorry just saw your post mine works very well and very easy to set. I really havnt messed with it sence I set 2 years ago.

 

[Nanook]

Yeah, I know....you are too good for a page 2

I really love my custom Geo, but I have to say that Fade's H&S does a great job for his system.

 

[Fade]

Nooks skimmers rock out if I had the time I would have went with a Geo but I didnt.

 

[Jar*Head]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14135567#post14135567 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by frog.pauley
I was thinking of two orca 250 pros, and someone talked me out of it

Why don't you go for the H&S A-300 for $2499 in stead of 2 reeflo 250. Most of the folks i know that using H&S protein skimmer they are very happy with it. I personally own a few in the past therefore i go with the big boy for my new system...

 

[frog.pauley]

OK guys, changing plans now....again. can The H&S be used externally and gravity fed from overflows?