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Deltec AP 703 Skimmer ???

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Dace

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pecan2phat said:
If the two systems are not tied together then I think that AP702's are enough for each 185g system.
There's a point where over sizing actually hurts you. Initially the skimmer will be wonderous and amazing, then after 4-6 months you will wonder why my $$$$ cha-ching grossly overpriced skimmer is not producing anything except tea water. Large misconception is that owners then wonder why they still have readable Po4 & No3 levels and some slight hair algae growing on their favorite blue tort. When over skimming, yes you have maximized the extraction of proteins and whatever that scientific garble is for attraction to bubbles but.............. it does not eliminate Po4, No3. Helps, but does not eliminate.
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Hey warren, you srill have that 702
 
jackson6745

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pecan2phat said:
Large misconception is that owners then wonder why they still have readable Po4 & No3 levels and some slight hair algae growing on their favorite blue tort. When over skimming, yes you have maximized the extraction of proteins and whatever that scientific garble is for attraction to bubbles but.............. it does not eliminate Po4, No3. Helps, but does not eliminate.
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Good Point! Keep the phosban flowing:spin:
 
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jackson6745 said:
Twinreef and Pnoyreefer are getting their new Reeflo 250's soon. You should check out these skimmers before you get the Deltec's. You are a madman considering spending 6K on skimmers :D

One of these should be good for both systems.
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...&Product_Code=SQ-OCT-PK&Category_Code=reefflo
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Thanks for the link. All options are welcomed right now. I am just afraid I tend to overfeed when I am home, like 6 to 8 times a day.

You know how it is, the fish come up to the front glass like they are asking you to feed them, then I feel bad if I don't...
 
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jackson6745 said:
Really take a close look at this thread. Deltec's cannot pump as much air as this one
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1172064&highlight=reeflo+250
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I know that in the course of this thread i've also attemped to sell a skimmer, And i know your supposed to be a skimmer king, But this skimmer has not been out long enough to be compared to a deltec, do any of you guys have one, Steve just got his about two weeks ago, How does anyone know this skimmer is going to be as good as it states, I can't say anything negetive about the reeflo because i never had one, but if you go by any info companies put on paper, i guess any skimmer can sell.
 
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albfelix said:
if you have both Reeflo and the Deltec 902 side by side then I would listen to your advise :) :iamwithst
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Yeah, not going to happen. But I will see enough of both of them on different system to make an accurate comparison. I've seen 2 Deltec 902's running and I can't say its not a great skimmer, its just the price. After I move I will have a larger system to experiment with these bad boys again.

Furthermore, I could give 2 $hitz if you take my advice or not;)
 
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cali_reef

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Bikinisalt said:
Was this not your post #25 and post #39 claiming the the BK is not the best skimmer you had on this thread at onetime...
http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/tank-threads/34759-220gal-4-square-rimless-tank-setup-3.html

I don't know how you feed, but I feed alot...
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It is not the best skimmer for the $$ someone had to paid for new and retail, I am selling it at a discount which would make it a decent deal. No needle wheel skimmer I have tried can touch the performance of a well constructed Beckett, not in price or performance. People who have seen a BK (few on this site) can tell you they are much better than Deltec, both in performance and quality of material.

I don't think many people can feed more than I do.
 
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