I have recently just bought a lifereef hvs3-24 handmade skimmer. Lifereef is well known for building reliable, low maintenance yet effective skimmer in the states. The brand has been in the marine industry for more than 20 years. Question : I have been using needlewheel skimmers, why change to old school venturi I ask myself? The reason is simple, I need a skimmer that I can use for as long as my tank stays and not worry about the replacement of the spare parts like needlewheel impellers or