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Craig Manoukian · 07-24-2003, 10:53 AM

These are widely used skimmers and come highly recommended. I have one that has given me nothing but fits even after replacing the pump. The most limiting factor in the performance of any skimmer, outside of design, is the pump used to operate the skimmer. The pump heavily determines the amount and quality of the bubbles. Skimmer/pump setups that employ a needle valve are generally better than the straight venturi type skimmers.

I know lots of folks that have had better luck than me, maybe I got a lemon. HTH

07-24-2003, 10:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Giant Squid Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marina del Rey, California Posts: 3,524 Karma: 258	Re: CPR Bak Pak 2 These are widely used skimmers and come highly recommended. I have one that has given me nothing but fits even after replacing the pump. The most limiting factor in the performance of any skimmer, outside of design, is the pump used to operate the skimmer. The pump heavily determines the amount and quality of the bubbles. Skimmer/pump setups that employ a needle valve are generally better than the straight venturi type skimmers. I know lots of folks that have had better luck than me, maybe I got a lemon. HTH _________ Just tryin to recreate God's perfection in a glass bowl. 20 Gallon Reef W/Live Rock, mated pair of Maroon Clowns, Softies, 110 watts PC 10,000k lighting, and skimmer.