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August 21st, 2008, 06:09 AM
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help with skimmers and pump!
I was looking at used equipment and came across this. I need your opinion as I know little about running a tank this big at this time
Return Pump IWAKI 100RLT (JAPAN) 2000 GPH @ 4 FT head; 39 max FT head; 380W; 1-inch Inlet/Outlet Skimmer REEFMANIA Beckett Style Skimmer Skimmer specifications are the EXACT same as a myreefcreations (MRC) MR-2. Box Dimensions: 10.5” X 7” X 8”; Total Height: 24.5”; Inlet: 1”; Injector(s): 1; Outlet: 1 ˝” MPT w/Gate Valve; Rating: 300 Gallons; Recommended Pumps are MAG 18, Blueline 55, PCX 40, PCX 55 He'll throw in a couple new beckett injectors too. I know NOTHING about beckett style skimmers I can get both for 400 shipped to my door. I would need a pump for the skimmer I'm guessing, I don't have anything that big so I'd have to shop. I have a mag 9.5 new in box though So, deal or no deal? Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180g reef with 60g sump/fuge Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: one year! Other Intrests: Snowmobiling, fishing and other outdoor activities 
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#2
August 21st, 2008, 06:14 AM
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Re: help with skimmers and pump!
i guess thats a good deal, you could probably talk him down to 350
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"If crime fighters fight crime and fire fighters fight fire, what do freedom fighters fight?"- George Carlin Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 gallon with built in dual overflows Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: >1 year Other Intrests: football, paintball, workin out, saltwater fish
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August 21st, 2008, 06:21 AM
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Re: help with skimmers and pump!
Heres a link to the website's "Garage Sale". Please take a look at what he's got, and remember things are more expensive in Canada!
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...710#post339710 Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180g reef with 60g sump/fuge Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: one year! Other Intrests: Snowmobiling, fishing and other outdoor activities
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August 21st, 2008, 11:20 PM
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Re: help with skimmers and pump!
That return pump new would cost you close to 300.
Cant help with the becket style skimmers.
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Live life at full draw. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125gal SPS tank in the works Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2+ Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
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August 22nd, 2008, 12:48 AM
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Re: help with skimmers and pump!
Beckett skimmers are finicky. They work great but are typically on the loud side, the injectors need cleaned somewhat often and need to be constantly fiddled with. They are nice but can be touchy from all of my researching. Perfect skimmers for a remote sump.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180gal Mixed Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars
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August 22nd, 2008, 03:43 AM
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Re: help with skimmers and pump!
Yes,becketts are loud and need added maintenace.I honestly don't know how well they work.
If you don't mind the added work,deal.
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 Live long and prosper Dominick AGA 210g. MegaflowLifereef LF1-300S berlin sumpSVS-24 skimmer w/Mag 9.5Refugium(25g.) with Nova 2x24w fuge light.Mag 2400 return.Aquatinic Constellation/14x39w T5-HO.Reef Fanatic ATO.Koralia 2/3 Current Aquarium(s) Description: Oceanic 75 gal./AGA 210g. megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 years Other Intrests: Reefing,video games,music,electronics
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August 22nd, 2008, 03:45 AM
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Re: help with skimmers and pump!
meh, changed my mind on the skimmer
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180g reef with 60g sump/fuge Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: one year! Other Intrests: Snowmobiling, fishing and other outdoor activities
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August 22nd, 2008, 04:20 AM
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Re: help with skimmers and pump!
Look into a venturi type skimmer bob, bermuda or lifereef. Similar to beckett without the hassles.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180gal Mixed Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars
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