Protein Skimmer?

[d.french]

we need a poll of atleast a dozen brands of skimmer to see who all runs whatever brand of skimmers that might help you pick one.

[Asteroid]

Originally Posted by d.french

we need a poll of atleast a dozen brands of skimmer to see who all runs whatever brand of skimmers that might help you pick one.

DAH..... Great Idea..... Why didn't I think of asking???? Sure would be appreciated.... Thanks....

[d.french]

how do we setup up a poll here

[Asteroid]

Originally Posted by d.french

how do we setup up a poll here

Is it here?

It is under FAQ (frequently asked questions). Follow Reading & Posting Messages, How Do I Create & Vote in Polls.

[McCrary]

Dude the problem with a poll is it only tells you which skimmer is popular not which skimmer is superior to another. Heck, I owned a Remora Pro with the Mag 3.5 and the huge pre-filter box and thought it was great, as did most people a few years ago. So the Remora would have been a good choice based on its popularity, but in reality it was not a good choice.

[Piggy]

Lets try telling him which skimmer we use and our experience with it. I use the coralife super skimmer. It does collect a lot of gunk. It's a little touchy to dial in but once it is it works good. I've only used it in my sump so I have no idea how it does as HOB.

[McCrary]

I use an H&S 200-1260 and it works great for my tank, but I think the Eheim 1260 could be a little more powerful for the skimmer.

[Asteroid]

Originally Posted by McCrary

Dude the problem with a poll is it only tells you which skimmer is popular not which skimmer is superior to another. Heck, I owned a Remora Pro with the Mag 3.5 and the huge pre-filter box and thought it was great, as did most people a few years ago. So the Remora would have been a good choice based on its popularity, but in reality it was not a good choice.

I know but it provides another piece of information and who knows perhaps popularity and superiority may not be mutually exclusive. But your point is well taken..... Thanks to all of you helping me here.

[fatman]

I have recently agreed with the administration and moderators to limit my arguments on open forum and it is for this reason I will not continue in this thread on open forum. If somebody wants to know why I really like no short stature skimmer of any price or brand then that I will explain in a PM. In finishing my contributions to this thread I will just say that, "the most efficient skimming is done with tall skimmers and is done most economically with blower driven airstones." That is followed up by tall stature needle wheels driven by shaft driven pumps such as Sequence (Snapper or a Dart). Needle wheels are made for both of those pumps and they are used widely by professional coral growers, large retailers and wholesalers. Advancements in under tank skimmers are just that, "advancements in inherently inefficient skimmers."

[Bifferwine]

I use an Octopus recirculating skimmer for my 300 gallon system. It works great, and it was very wallet-friendly.