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alasg001
Sun, 1st Feb 2009, 09:03 PM
I am looking to make a upgrade with my current skimmer. I am interested in what you guys think about these Elos skimmers. They sound really good, and I like the fact that they have a patent on the design. Gives me reason to believe why others have not copied the design. I would like to hear from those who have even seen one in action. If anyone has experience with these please post. If you have links to different reviews that would be appreciated also. I am also looking at the ATB skimmers, or another cone type skimmer.
BioCube14
Sun, 1st Feb 2009, 10:57 PM
both expensive cant go wrong with a deltec skimmer
alasg001
Tue, 3rd Feb 2009, 10:04 PM
I know Deltec has a great rep, but I was wanting to see what else is out there that may work just as well if not better and be easier with maintenance if that is possible. Easier maintenance means the wife and kids may help out more with the tank. More efficient means I could save with electricity, man hours and water changes. I would like to hear what is out there with all the bells and whistles. I have scraped and saved for a long time and want to get my full dollars worth.
BioCube14
Wed, 4th Feb 2009, 08:29 AM
bubble king or KZ skimmer or ATI. KZ is cone 1000-2000 range i think
LoneStar
Wed, 4th Feb 2009, 11:44 AM
What size system are you going to put it on? Also, what type of livestock will you have?
sharkboy
Wed, 4th Feb 2009, 06:16 PM
ATB conical skimmer...
alasg001
Sat, 7th Feb 2009, 08:33 PM
Lonestar its going to be a heavily stocked mixed reef with the upper section containing a majority of SPS. This particular skimmer will be for a 55 gallon set up. I will be shopping later on for a much larger system and wanted to find opinions of this brand since I have already heard many positive reactions to the ATB types. The Elos one seems to be really interesting to me as I can picture the flow of bubbles causing more contact time and more gunk. I was wondering how well the smaller version works because I have read that the larger ones are great. I am guessing that there are not many people here that are experienced with these products.
LoneStar
Sat, 7th Feb 2009, 08:59 PM
I'd go with the ATB then.