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There are a number of beckett skimmers around and I am confused which skimmer is better. :blink:

From what I understand, there are RM, bullet and I*** beckett skimmers. Any experienced bro out there can share their views on this? :unsure:

Thank you.

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performance wise they are almost the same cos they use the same Beckett nozzel. Its the pump driving it that it's important.

design wise, you can look out for one that incorporate an air intake silencer.

In your opinion, which beckett incorporate the air intake silencer?

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In your opinion, which beckett incorporate the air intake silencer?

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Reef Manics Beckett includes the silencer for the new models.

300 Gallon Reef Paradise

6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim

Skimmer: Deltec AP851

Calcium Reactor:

Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2

Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000

Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer

Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060

Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2

Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator

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Choose one that gives the following:

1. Ease of maintenance, removal of collection cup,injector etc etc

2. Less turbulence

3. Give less micro bubbles at outlet.

And most important of all, one that does leak!

I understand that the bullet beckett will require a less powerful pump to drive as it go directly into the reaction chamber of the skimmer. A 50W pump is sufficient.

How about for the other beckett skimmers? I suppose a bigger capacity pump is required since there should be significant losses through the length of the inlet pipe.

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I understand that the bullet beckett will require a less powerful pump to drive as it go directly into the reaction chamber of the skimmer. A 50W pump is sufficient.

How about for the other beckett skimmers? I suppose a bigger capacity pump is required since there should be significant losses through the length of the inlet pipe.

:unsure:

The longer downtube actually reduces the head lost hence you get better skimmer performance.

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The longer downtube actually reduces the head lost hence you get better skimmer performance.

I don't understand how a longer downpipe will have less head losses. :blink:

Anyway, I am not sure of the working of a beckett skimmer in the 1st place. From what I know it is a extension of venturi skimmer. Any experts care to explain. :lol:

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There are in fact a few brands to chose from -

Bullet from Marine Life

RM from JoeP

Ocean Werx from Bio Ocean

I-Aquatic from Ian

DE Beckett from DE Lighting

Hope this helps.

Thanks.

That is also why it is getting more confusing of the pros and cons for the individual beckett skimmer.

Can anyone tell me on their personal experiences on the different beckett skimmers? Or can also PM me if it is sensitive. ;)

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Really good if all user can start to advise the issue they face with the beckett so we all can share and learn will be great.

that way, the vendor also can take this back to perfect the next version. that will be very helpful for all the potential beckett user. Me will be one of them.

Cheers!

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A very good habit is to clean the air nozzles and the injector once a week

Mine gets clogged up by snails in about every 5 days :lol:

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RM is basically quite good for me

But if Joe can make the cup shorter, it'll be better :P

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There are in fact a few brands to chose from -

Bullet from Marine Life

RM from JoeP

Ocean Werx from Bio Ocean

I-Aquatic from Ian

DE Beckett from DE Lighting

Hope this helps.

juz to add on,

there is still ..........

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Both my becketts are from Reef Manics. Just to add, the workmanship is perfect and it skims like mad. :yeah:

First beckett is 6 inch by 50 inch

Second beckett is 6 inch by 42 inch

300 Gallon Reef Paradise

6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim

Skimmer: Deltec AP851

Calcium Reactor:

Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2

Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000

Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer

Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060

Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2

Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator

American Marine Wireless Thermometer

Reefing is a dedication, not a competition.

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Both my becketts are from Reef Manics. Just to add, the workmanship is perfect and it skims like mad. :yeah:

First beckett is 6 inch by 50 inch

Second beckett is 6 inch by 42 inch

Interesting, why you need 2 beckett skimmer? :ooh:

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performance wise they are almost the same cos they use the same Beckett nozzel. Its the pump driving it that it's important.

design wise, you can look out for one that incorporate an air intake silencer.

How does a air inlet silencer look like?

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Interesting, why you need 2 beckett skimmer? :ooh:

i have one main tank and one fowlr tank. . :D

get a beckett you wun regret it.

For silencer air intake, can check with our sponsors, Reef Manics.

300 Gallon Reef Paradise

6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim

Skimmer: Deltec AP851

Calcium Reactor:

Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2

Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000

Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer

Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060

Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2

Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator

American Marine Wireless Thermometer

Reefing is a dedication, not a competition.

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I am using the Skimz Beckett with extension. I really like it because I used to hear about micro bubble problem with most beckett design. However, the Skimz beckett really has no such problem. I am kind of surprise myself, since I have read a lot about the skimmer from this forum.

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For my other FOWLR tank, I am using a similar beckett from Reef Manics. It was custom made by Joe for me. It is even higher than the Skimz skimmer because I tend to feed my fishes a lot. Pretty good piece of equipment too.

As for the micro bubbles, I did a little modification myself. by just turning the outlet elbow in the skimmer higher up, and it has almost elimate the microbubble as well.

But one thing you have to hand it to Joe, his service is really good and it does not stop once you have paid for the product.

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