Skimmer analysis article

[Len]

In case you guys didn't read this article yet, it's an interesting follow-up to last February's skimmer analysis. Another skimmate (not skimmer) analysis is coming next month too:
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2010/1/aafeature

Dr Feldman is reading and responding to the comment section, so comment away!

 

[Anonymous]

It is pretty interesting to see how needle wheels are not energy hogs, but also do not pull the same crap as a comparable down draft. Maybe my next skimmer will be a precision marine or an AquaC.

 

[Anonymous]

Trying to read through it, it reads like a fricking thesis report though!

 

[Len]

It is pretty interesting to see how needle wheels are not energy hogs, but also do not pull the same crap as a comparable down draft. Maybe my next skimmer will be a precision marine or an AquaC.

It finds that there appears to not be very major differences in TOC removal. But different skimmers could effect the tank differently beyond TOC, so I wouldn't rule out a nicer skimmer. What I mean by nicer is one that pulls more air (I do not believe cone shapes, diffuser plates, etc. make a lick of difference). Becketts pull incredible amounts of air, as do the newer needle wheels. AquaC does not and I wouldn't consider them.

 

[Len]

Trying to read through it, it reads like a fricking thesis report though!

Yeah, it's technical reading. But at least he's thorough and scientific

 

[Hyolee]

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