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Old 12-25-2007, 12:26 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Which of these 2 skimmers are my best bet?
I'm needing a skimmer for my fowlr tank and am trying to figure out which one would be best. ASM G3 ot MRC3 dual becket with the iwaki pump. The ASM would be a new purchase for about $300 and the other is used for the same price. I have read pros and cons of both. The most worrisome is the constant tweaking of the MRC. Can anyone give me feedback on their experiences with either or both? Thanks !
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Old 12-25-2007, 12:51 PM   #2 (permalink)
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cant go wrong with iwaki thats for sure thats all I run. but I run Etss skimmers.


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Someone said that the power usage of the MRC is enormous due to the pump. Have you noticed that?
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Old 12-25-2007, 01:45 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Might want to look at one of these. The EV400 is my next purchase.
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