Feb 24, 2010 #1 parrotchute DUSTOFF MEDEVAC So, I've been seeing lots of cone skimmers lately, but can't any info on what's so great about them versus conventional. Anyone here got any insight?
So, I've been seeing lots of cone skimmers lately, but can't any info on what's so great about them versus conventional. Anyone here got any insight?
Feb 25, 2010 #2 ccCapt Reef Hacker Marketing hype. There are no tests or studies that show they are better than any other skimmer. Here's 2 great articles by Ken Feldman, but they are not "easy reading". Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine - Feature Article: The Development of a Method for the Quantitative Evaluation of Protein Skimmer Performance Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine - Feature Article: Elemental Analysis of Skimmate: What Does a Protein Skimmer Actually Remove from Aquarium Water?
Marketing hype. There are no tests or studies that show they are better than any other skimmer. Here's 2 great articles by Ken Feldman, but they are not "easy reading". Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine - Feature Article: The Development of a Method for the Quantitative Evaluation of Protein Skimmer Performance Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine - Feature Article: Elemental Analysis of Skimmate: What Does a Protein Skimmer Actually Remove from Aquarium Water?
Feb 25, 2010 #5 parrotchute DUSTOFF MEDEVAC Yeah, I was looking at a big skimmer for my 150 upgrade plans, and between the cone and the standard was a $200 price diff.
Yeah, I was looking at a big skimmer for my 150 upgrade plans, and between the cone and the standard was a $200 price diff.