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#11
October 11th, 2007, 12:57 AM
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Re: !!!!!!do Not Use Skilter Filter/skimmer!!!!!!!
reefkeer do you know what that mod is
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125gal.SWPT,20gal,FWPL,and 30gal.SWRT Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3years Other Intrests: airsoft,guitar,wakeskating,skateboarding 
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October 12th, 2007, 12:01 AM
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Re: !!!!!!do Not Use Skilter Filter/skimmer!!!!!!!
yep, it is super easy to do. all it is is this ...
run an airline tube with a wooden airstone UNDER the skimmer body and into the chamber, then put the chamber back in the filter. hook up an airpump to the tubing and plug it in. the only draw back is that you have to change out the wooded airstone every 2 - 3 weeks, but it REALLY help the skilter in efficiency. Current Aquarium(s) Description: SPS dominated 125, 100 gallon frag tank, 100 gallon rubbermaid sump Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 years, fragging 2 1/2 years
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October 14th, 2007, 04:07 AM
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Re: !!!!!!do Not Use Skilter Filter/skimmer!!!!!!!
i wonder if that would also work on a seaclone
brian Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 Gal Fish/Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Since 2004
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October 14th, 2007, 08:35 PM
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Re: !!!!!!do Not Use Skilter Filter/skimmer!!!!!!!
sorry im late to this thread..i did that a couple of months ago..really it works great..i showed it step by step hot to do it..really ive never had probs with the skilter..thats the filter ive had in my 20g..but i know there are better ones out there..here are some pics hybie ..i hope tit helps you..
 heres the chamber with the air stone..se more skimming powerheres the air pump 
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October 14th, 2007, 09:56 PM
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Re: !!!!!!do Not Use Skilter Filter/skimmer!!!!!!!
thanks rigo im gonna try that today the only thing is though i have a crappy air pump.and also do you keep the original skimmer on too?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125gal.SWPT,20gal,FWPL,and 30gal.SWRT Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3years Other Intrests: airsoft,guitar,wakeskating,skateboarding
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October 14th, 2007, 10:16 PM
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yes..both..that way youll have some nice skimming there!!
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October 23rd, 2007, 06:56 AM
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Re: !!!!!!do Not Use Skilter Filter/skimmer!!!!!!!
Yeah I will testify that the skilters arent that good... I had the same problem with mine leaking, the guy at the LFS assembled it for me when I first started my tank, within a week it was dripping down the back, I noticed when i saw salt creeping all over the motor. I took it out and tried getting it to seal better, I eventually did, and only used it for another few weeks, and it never collected a single drop. Glad the guy at the LFS sold it to me for 90$... god i wish I could get that money back now. I bought my super skimmer 125gph for 116$ so not much more...
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 50 Gal saltwater aquarium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 Months Other Intrests: European cars (BMW), Electronics, Audio equipment, saltwater
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October 23rd, 2007, 06:57 AM
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Re: !!!!!!do Not Use Skilter Filter/skimmer!!!!!!!
Also, the guy at the LFS told me to put some vasoline around the gasket to get it to seal better. I didnt listen figuring a petrolium based product wouldnt be too good for a saltwater aquarium...
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 50 Gal saltwater aquarium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 Months Other Intrests: European cars (BMW), Electronics, Audio equipment, saltwater
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October 23rd, 2007, 08:16 AM
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Re: !!!!!!do Not Use Skilter Filter/skimmer!!!!!!!
They just need to fix the problem. It is so easy to fix but they figure why should they not enough people complain.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 with 30 sump Aquatinic Constellation T5 lighting Coralife Super Skimmer Koralia 2/3 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years and counting Other Intrests: Pig collector, Gardening
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October 24th, 2007, 02:54 AM
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Re: !!!!!!do Not Use Skilter Filter/skimmer!!!!!!!
rigo did you get a bunch of water in the collection cup? igot tons when i ran both
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125gal.SWPT,20gal,FWPL,and 30gal.SWRT Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3years Other Intrests: airsoft,guitar,wakeskating,skateboarding
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