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Old 01/05/2008, 10:36 AM
Crosby Crosby is offline
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Which skimmer should I get?

Tomorrow I will be purchasing my skimmer for my All-Glass 180 gallon RR aquarium. I have narrowed my options to Deltec APF-600 Protein Skimmer or Euro-Reef RC180 Protein Skimmer. It will be a FOWLR and and the skimmer will be placed in the sump. I will not be doing any additional modifcations to it after I get it. Which of the 2 skimmers do you think I should get based on performance, ease of use and value?
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Old 01/05/2008, 11:31 AM
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You're trying to compare a Bentley and a Rolls Royce.
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Old 01/05/2008, 11:53 AM
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if money isn't a factor go with the deltec hands down
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Old 01/05/2008, 06:40 PM
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Thumbs up

I am in the position where those are my choices. So it looks like I can't go wrong with either one.
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Old 01/05/2008, 06:43 PM
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yeah either one is fine...only decisions you have to make is how much you want to spend....but both are nice...
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Old 01/05/2008, 07:19 PM
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If you are interested in a used Deltec APF600, contact me. I just upgraded due to a tank upgrade and it is no longer being used.


In all honesty, I don't think you can go wrong with either skimmer.
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Old 01/05/2008, 09:07 PM
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Either one will do a great job.
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