Which skimmer design do you use?

the_fly9 · 06-12-2007, 04:41 AM

Which skimmer design do you use?

Still in the planning stage of my reef aquarium and was wondering which skimmer design is the most popular.

Woodstock · 06-12-2007, 04:55 AM

Venturi with a needle wheel...

prow · 06-12-2007, 05:04 AM

needle wheel

DrHank · 06-12-2007, 05:20 AM

Needle wheel on present tank. Going with a beckett on the big tank.

boozeman · 06-12-2007, 05:08 PM

needle wheel

michael_cb_125 · 06-12-2007, 05:15 PM

Needle Wheel!!!

vdituri · 06-12-2007, 08:21 PM

O.k. I'm going to display my skimmer stupidity. (feel free to point and laugh)
What are the differences and how would I know what kind I have?
I have a prizm skimmer with the rubber flywheel inside the pump.
Comense with the laughing and pointing.....now. lol

sasquatch · 06-12-2007, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boozeman

needle wheel

Booze! open the Magic Dragon! dosent it have a mesh wheel?

i have a diy beckett, and a nasty big pump, thinking about a needle wheel or a mesh (I got the urge to splurge)

mps9506 · 06-13-2007, 05:30 AM

Needlewheel ER here.
Might go to recirc on the next tank (glorified needlewheel).

boozeman · 06-13-2007, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sasquatch

Booze! open the Magic Dragon! dosent it have a mesh wheel?

i have a diy beckett, and a nasty big pump, thinking about a needle wheel or a mesh (I got the urge to splurge)

correct...but mesh wheel was not a poll option

IMO a beckett will outperform a mesh wheel...unfortunately it does so at a much higher energy cost.

Snelly40 · 06-13-2007, 03:16 PM

i have an ASM g3, which i believe is a venturi!!!
reguardless of what it is, I LOVE IT!!!!

kinghokus420 · 06-20-2007, 08:48 PM

i have a needle wheel and when i find out where i can find the elusive mesh im gonna go that way.

mps9506 · 06-20-2007, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snelly40

i have an ASM g3, which i believe is a venturi!!!
reguardless of what it is, I LOVE IT!!!!

It has a venturi on the intake of teh pump, but a needlewheel in the pump that givs the skimmer it's mojo and makes the bubbles tiny.

mps9506 · 06-20-2007, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boozeman

correct...but mesh wheel was not a poll option

IMO a beckett will outperform a mesh wheel...unfortunately it does so at a much higher energy cost.

I hate that I agree with this. I've been a huge fan of euroreef skimmers since I purchased my first one. but after seeing MRC skimmers at work, I really think if you are looking at flat out skimming performance they are the way to go, but lots of noise, big pumps and lots of space. My buddy purchased a Deltec when they started getting popular on RC, and I really didn't see any improvement in skimmate from the deltec over the MRC.

I'm just a fan of the simplicity of a single needlewheel pump and adjustable riser pipe or gate valve. Easy as you can get

View Poll Results: which skimmer design do you use?
Air stone	2	4.88%
Venturi	10	24.39%
Needle wheel	17	41.46%
Downdraft	2	4.88%
Beckett skimmer	1	2.44%
Spray Induction	9	21.95%
Voters: 41. You may not vote on this poll

06-12-2007, 04:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
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06-12-2007, 04:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
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06-12-2007, 05:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
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06-12-2007, 05:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,251 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Which skimmer design do you use? Needle wheel on present tank. Going with a beckett on the big tank. __________________ Jim Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html Dr Hank's 155 Bowfront:http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-bowfront.html

06-12-2007, 05:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
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06-12-2007, 08:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,725 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Which skimmer design do you use? O.k. I'm going to display my skimmer stupidity. (feel free to point and laugh) What are the differences and how would I know what kind I have? I have a prizm skimmer with the rubber flywheel inside the pump. Comense with the laughing and pointing.....now. lol __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

06-13-2007, 05:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,143 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Which skimmer design do you use? Needlewheel ER here. Might go to recirc on the next tank (glorified needlewheel). __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

06-13-2007, 03:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
Snelly40 Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,451 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Which skimmer design do you use? i have an ASM g3, which i believe is a venturi!!! reguardless of what it is, I LOVE IT!!!! __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society* In Hoc Signo Vinces

06-20-2007, 08:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
kinghokus420 Scopas Tang Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: paradise ca.(northern) Posts: 431 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Which skimmer design do you use? i have a needle wheel and when i find out where i can find the elusive mesh im gonna go that way. __________________ josh Chico Reef Club chicoreefclub.org

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