comparing skimmer of these 3

[chrislzh]

think i narrow down my choice of skimmer to H&S 850Litres compared to Schuran Jeskin 150. and lastly the RM Beckett which is a better skimmer and choice..? i am buying soon.. pls give me all your valuable comments

[fongster]

what is the size of your tank and what type of corals do u intend to keep ? if corals like sps then should have a skimmer that skims more. times the capacity of your tank. it would be good to get a bigger skimmer to accomodate heavier stocking (meaning if the skimmer is rated for say 850 L and your tank is 800 L then get a skimmer that is rated for more than 1200l)

1.you have to consider the size of the sump and cabinet whether it can fit the different skimmers, this may help you do a natural selection based on size differential. Note beckett skimmer you have to raise it above the water level to prevent back pressure.

2.price differential

should be beckett --> schuran --> HnS

3. the skimmers are all different systems

-beckett is a power driven skimmer, take up more power and cause more heat, but more efficient comparatively

-schuran jetskim is a venturi

-HnS is a needlewheel, low wattage. tried and tested since the beginning of the hobby. a good skimmer to invest in, but more ex

[Dazza]

bro fongster sums it up pretty nicely ... just a word of caution to add is that alot of people don't really gv enough weight to the issue of power consumption. It may seem agreeable now but in the longer run, u may get nags frm yr wife or parents ... remember oil prices on way up n with that electrical tariffs

[Angel]

Buying something less costlier now could turn out to be false economy and if I am in your shoes, H&S is definitely the choice.

[alois]

Deltec would be a good choice

[k0na_scab]

go for the pump with the lowest power consumption ,

you pay for the skimmer but still have to pay for the monthly bills too !

for a pump running 24hrs on 50w is abt $7.61/mth

[zorden]

above hns..is at coral farm..

mine is below

[hammy]

above hns..is at coral farm..

mine is below

never been to coral farm , but that guy is way too

[jervismun]

Deltec would be a good choice

Yeah why not consider Deltec?

[Jameshong]

Yeah why not consider Deltec?

Yalor...Deltec is a very good skimmer lei !

It's produce very fine bubble which u can get either dry or wet black coffee "O" of your choice lei... !

Me using Deltec APF600 for 3ft tank, good performance...no regret !!!

[Dazza]

yeah man i m also using the same skimmer as bro james for 3 ft cube n only complain is the skimmate smells ... seriously a fantastic skimmer

[Jameshong]

yeah man i m also using the same skimmer as bro james for 3 ft cube n only complain is the skimmate smells ... seriously a fantastic skimmer

Me also noticed. ..but lucky it's inside the cabinet !

[ReDDeviLs]

Deltec follow by HnS for me.

[angmoh]

what's the smallest size for a deltec skimmer ? is it a needlewheel or beckett?

[Dazza]

needlewheel