KIM Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 still choosing a really soild 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Coral_ClamS Posted February 3, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted February 3, 2004 whY no PM skimmer like that a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Blenny Posted February 3, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted February 3, 2004 I think H & S is over over price now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weileong Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 with made in china products, many non-china made ones would look over-priced. Quote Weileong's 4ft tank Part I Weileong's 4ft tank Part II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Blenny Posted February 3, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted February 3, 2004 I think aqua medic skimmers are relatively affordable as compared to H&S. Both comes from europe but the former has not increased price yet. If not wrong they are cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Coral_ClamS Posted February 3, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted February 3, 2004 ch*na-made products do not seem to have as much popularity with the locals nor do they have good reviews from few of our reefers though lower on price. yi fen qian yi fen huo meaning u pay for what u get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roidan Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 yeah..and the aquamedic turbofloter also use needlewheel leh...and seems equally good on paper..but the price almost double in difference..hehe Quote Advanced Aquarist (March05) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weileong Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 is the price increased due to the EURO which is at an all time high? Previously old stock so can sell at cheaper price. Quote Weileong's 4ft tank Part I Weileong's 4ft tank Part II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Tanggy Posted February 3, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted February 3, 2004 For me, HSA (high speed aeration) is the best. Most efficient in removing dirt. AquaC thought would be the best of the choices here is similar but much smaller and employs induction to create bubbles. HSA comes in much higher riser and much high flow rate. But running cost higher la as they require pressure rated pump ranging from 1000gallon / hour or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles Tang Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Hmmm... beckett skimmers are not inside. They are considered the best skimmers but are not cheap to run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAV-65 Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Can someone advise the price range of the Aqua C EV skimmer? so far it seems that it's the most popular choice... those who are using it, pls share some feedback if you can... thanxs! Vincent Ho Quote People do not plan to fail; Often they just fail to plan... Wat I do to prevent myself from tearing my hair out... My stress remedy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roidan Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 price range you can check at www.eaquanature.com feedback from me: I'm Loving It Quote Advanced Aquarist (March05) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member riot Posted February 3, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted February 3, 2004 I really like my Ev120. Small and neat under my sump, collection cup easy to remove and clean. No or little maintenance on the injector (according to the manual). Foams nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weileong Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 No need to tweak the EV too much. Get the correct pump, plug in and fire up. Set water level to the recommended level with the gate valve, adjust the gate valve to get the desired skimmate you want and youre done. Nice, dark, thick and super dry kopi-O. You want?? Quote Weileong's 4ft tank Part I Weileong's 4ft tank Part II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member andysho Posted February 4, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted February 4, 2004 my macro skimmer still pending for use~~~ anyone own this toy~~ is it good~~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roidan Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 actually with regards to needlewheel, i feel that deltec is the best, but other than eaquanature, where else got sell ah.... those deltec stuff like very exclusive like that Quote Advanced Aquarist (March05) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Maxima Posted February 4, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted February 4, 2004 Best - than don't nag about $ Model Capacity & sizing AeroFoamer -Beckett - Take OEM rating divide by 2 H&S - Take OEM rating divide by 3 Deltec - Take OEM rating divide by 3 Schuran - Take OEM rating divide by 3 Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles Tang Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 Max. How did you come up with an OEM rating for beckett skimmers? All beckett skimmers are based on the beckett foam fountainhead... there is no 'real' commercial beckett skimmer.... everyone of them is more or less a DIY'ed one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dispar_Anthias Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 Hmm wonder why you guys did not choose euro- reef, h&S works almost the same way as the euro reef and i reckon is because h&s is more easily available(from our friendly lfs, SL :lol: ) and also most huge euro reef skimmer's foot print is way to large for our sump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Coral_ClamS Posted February 10, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted February 10, 2004 are AquaC Ev considered as beckett since got injector(dunno what's the injector) which can suck in so much air... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryz_ Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 AquaC EV is spray injector... Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tigershark Posted February 10, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted February 10, 2004 still prefer Macro..... value for money, suitable for budget buyer like me Quote Want to know more about my tank? Follow here!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepBlue Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 I guess most prefer H&S because it is so simple to set it up....a plug and play piece of equipment that provides quality results AquaC is an excellent skimmer, but you got to get a very good pump and know hoe to tune it to work efficiently. I always hear guys over here trying to tune it...something to do witht he water level as well...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roidan Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 yeah...needle wheel skimmers are more energy saving also...but process water generally slower than spray injectors whereas spray injection like becketts or aquaC need powerful pumps...but water turnover is faster than needlewheels which uses a relatively slower water feed Quote Advanced Aquarist (March05) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member patrick123 Posted March 26, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted March 26, 2004 I guess everyone has a different opinion of which brand is cost effective and therefore better. Let me ask the question in a different way. If money is no object, and you can spend as much as you want on a skimmer without making your house look like a giant protein skimmer. Which brand of protein skimmer will you go for? 1. H&S? 2. AquaC? 3. Euroreef? 4. Beckett or even dual Beckett? 5. Any others. Thanks, Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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