what skimmer would you get no based on price

[Aqua Man 07]

ive decided aginst the one i was looking at and have been looking at a reef octopus regal 300 ext and this geo that just poped up today.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2567838
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-octopus-12-regal-300ext-recirculating-protein-skimmer.html
i like the geo but have never used a becket skimmer

 

[chucklez]

I have a smaller becket from geo. I like it but so far has been a P.I.T.A. to dial in. of course I haven't spent a lot of time as I have stuff to do around the house before the baby comes next month. Mine pulls out some thick nasty gunk. then a slight closing of the gate valve, 1/8 turn seemingly and I flood my fish room floor by morning

 

[Aqua Man 07]

I have a smaller becket from geo. I like it but so far has been a P.I.T.A. to dial in. of course I haven't spent a lot of time as I have stuff to do around the house before the baby comes next month. Mine pulls out some thick nasty gunk. then a slight closing of the gate valve, 1/8 turn seemingly and I flood my fish room floor by morning

hmm thats not good

 

[Tigé21v]

I have a smaller becket from geo. I like it but so far has been a P.I.T.A. to dial in. of course I haven't spent a lot of time as I have stuff to do around the house before the baby comes next month. Mine pulls out some thick nasty gunk. then a slight closing of the gate valve, 1/8 turn seemingly and I flood my fish room floor by morning

Do you have a needle valve on the beckett's air inlet? I always had the best luck (stable foam head) when the air draw was restricted.

 

[Aqua Man 07]

Based on some good input I have received I don't think the geo is for me thought I like his products and will happily use my geo reactors. Thank you guys for the messages and info.

 

[chucklez]

No. When i bought the skimmer second hand it came with one of those plastic quick disconnect jobbers. Also, i even when I turn the air off completely on it, it is still producing bubbles and you can hear it sucking air. So I cannot get alot of control out of it at the moment. I am guessing a seal. When i redo my plumbing in the next week or so I am really going to give it a once over.

 

[Nanook]

No. When i bought the skimmer second hand it came with one of those plastic quick disconnect jobbers. Also, i even when I turn the air off completely on it, it is still producing bubbles and you can hear it sucking air. So I cannot get alot of control out of it at the moment. I am guessing a seal. When i redo my plumbing in the next week or so I am really going to give it a once over.

I can help you with it if you want me to come over sometime.

 

[chucklez]

I can help you with it if you want me to come over sometime.

Let me get the plumbing remodel done then i may take you up on your offer.

 

[Tigé21v]

I may have an extra needle valve laying around at home. I'll check tonight.

 

[butters417]

Aquarium engineering skimmer

 

[Aqua Man 07]

Aquarium engineering skimmer

I dont have 2k for a skimmer lol 1k maybe but not 2. I follow them on Facebook