I'm thinking of buying the PM Bullet XL2 skimmer for my 300gal reef tank. Does anybody have one of these, are they good ? This is the largest skimmer they make, The next step down would be the XL1 and bullet 3. How do they compare to ETSS and MTC? So far the customer service has been great but I still would like some real world info. Also, can you set this skimmer above your sump. The reason I ask is because it would be one less bulkhead to drill into my rubbermaid stock tank for the return [simply return it over the top]. I heard they are prone to leaking, and there aren't that many flat spots to install a bulkhead. All the help you can give, thanks. :bigbounce
Help---Precision Marine Bullet XL2 Skimmer
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mps9506
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Sorry, I've never used the pm Bullet.
I do have experience with the MRC beckett skimmers which are fairly similar though.
I don't think you will want to return it over the top, unless the base of the skimmer is sitting higher than the stock tank because the back pressure on the outlet will negatively affect the skimming performance.
I can give you any recomendations on the performance having never used it before though. The becketts do a great job, but I'm partial to the recirc skimmers myself because they don't require such a big pump.
I do have experience with the MRC beckett skimmers which are fairly similar though.
I don't think you will want to return it over the top, unless the base of the skimmer is sitting higher than the stock tank because the back pressure on the outlet will negatively affect the skimming performance.
I can give you any recomendations on the performance having never used it before though. The becketts do a great job, but I'm partial to the recirc skimmers myself because they don't require such a big pump.
livingreef2004
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hi nickt i have the bullet 1 on my 90 gallon reef and i honestly couldnt be happier with it. the skimmer is always pushing out some sick nasty dry foam.
i have it operating out of the sump about 15 inch's off the floor that would be a little high for the recomended pump but i run a mag 18 on mine(1800gph) so i raised it a lil more. the outlet from the skimmer must be above the water level in the sump
once you get the skimmer dialed in you will never have to adjust it again. one tip i will give you is that you should get a oversized waste collection container cause this thing is a skimming monster especially with an oversized pump i use a 7 gallon water container for mine and i empty it once a month
ill post some pics of the skimmer for ya in action
good luck and let us know what you decide to go with
i have it operating out of the sump about 15 inch's off the floor that would be a little high for the recomended pump but i run a mag 18 on mine(1800gph) so i raised it a lil more. the outlet from the skimmer must be above the water level in the sump
once you get the skimmer dialed in you will never have to adjust it again. one tip i will give you is that you should get a oversized waste collection container cause this thing is a skimming monster especially with an oversized pump i use a 7 gallon water container for mine and i empty it once a month
ill post some pics of the skimmer for ya in action
good luck and let us know what you decide to go with
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Those Pm's are really good quality skimmers Nick. I would either run that or an E.T.S.S. Super Skimmer 1400 Gemini. These are what I am putting on each of my 210 gallon display tanks in my store. You can read up a little on them at www.championlighting.com. The price is pretty steep, but I've been told that these guys are some bad boys for the larger sized tanks such as yours. Tanner