i think as long the skimemr don increase the electricity bill too much its okay...
they are experiencing high PUB bills as they "ON" aircon like nobody busines...
anyway i find its a madness for a 3ft height tank..as i am experienceing back ache after aquascaping..
but my relative say its nice ...lots of room for coral to grow and after conceal by the hood and the cabinet a viewable area of only 2.5 ft
i have tried a mini beckett for my 3ft*3*2.6 tank but find it inadequate as i have heavy feeding...thus ...rather have a stronger skimmer for next tank at my relative place