Anyone try this skimmer?

JamesJR · 10/27/2006, 04:32 PM

Hey I have a 60 gallon that I am going to set up again but am still in the planning stages. I am thinking of getting a trigger systems TS 150 for my tank, as I want a skimmer that will really have some punch.
I saw one on a reef tank once and it looked pretty good, and for 300
bucks it looks like one heck of a skimmer.

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...y_Code=Trigger

David Grigor · 10/27/2006, 04:44 PM

It looks like a typical beckett skimmer. Nothing really special. Becketts need a good pressure rated pump on them to perform good ( which will also require more electricity than many other needle wheel skimmers ). In general expect to pay another $100+ for a good pump. It's been several years since I used a beckett but at the time, Mak4 pump was a solid choice.

scarletknight06 · 10/27/2006, 05:15 PM

I think i will be getting the largest trigger systems beckett for a large system I am planning setting up in about 2 years. They look like great skimmers. The TS 150 would probably do a great job on your tank (just assuming, never used one before though), but for $300 plus $100+ for a pressure rated pump, thats a lot of dough for a skimmer on a smaller tank.

There are NW's that are cheaper and would do just as good a job. I think becketts are better suited for larger tanks especially b/c good NW's for large tanks are ludicrously expensive.

JamesJR · 10/27/2006, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by David Grigor
It looks like a typical beckett skimmer. Nothing really special. Becketts need a good pressure rated pump on them to perform good ( which will also require more electricity than many other needle wheel skimmers ). In general expect to pay another $100+ for a good pump. It's been several years since I used a beckett but at the time, Mak4 pump was a solid choice.

Thanks for the pump advice. I have never used a beckett style skimmer before and was wanting try one out.

What is a NW skimmer?

scarletknight06 · 10/27/2006, 06:13 PM

needle wheel

otterpop510 · 10/27/2006, 07:24 PM

thats a psycho-looking cat in your avatar scarletknight, need to put him in an AA program pronto..

scarletknight06 · 10/27/2006, 07:31 PM

don't worry we're planning an intervention tomorrow

jman77 · 10/27/2006, 08:13 PM

my dog can help

I would go Needle wheel skimmer... how much money u looking to spend ?

JamesJR · 10/27/2006, 11:14 PM

I don't mind dropping the cash if they are much better than a skimmer like an asm or something. Plus I may upgrade to a larger tank at some point.

10/27/2006, 04:32 PM	#1
JamesJR Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,733	Anyone try this skimmer? Hey I have a 60 gallon that I am going to set up again but am still in the planning stages. I am thinking of getting a trigger systems TS 150 for my tank, as I want a skimmer that will really have some punch. I saw one on a reef tank once and it looked pretty good, and for 300 bucks it looks like one heck of a skimmer. http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...y_Code=Trigger __________________ Just when I thought you couldn't be any dumber you go and do something like this....And totally redeem yourself! Current Tank Info: 20 gallon

10/27/2006, 04:44 PM	#2
David Grigor Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Brooklyn Center, MN USA Posts: 4,951	It looks like a typical beckett skimmer. Nothing really special. Becketts need a good pressure rated pump on them to perform good ( which will also require more electricity than many other needle wheel skimmers ). In general expect to pay another $100+ for a good pump. It's been several years since I used a beckett but at the time, Mak4 pump was a solid choice. __________________ Neptune Systems 2016 Marine Aquarium Hobbyist of the Year Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef show tank

10/27/2006, 07:24 PM	#6
otterpop510 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: oakland, ca Posts: 1,018	thats a psycho-looking cat in your avatar scarletknight, need to put him in an AA program pronto.. __________________ huh? you mean those are not purple people eaters in my avatar? Current Tank Info: home: 75 gal reef, 18 gal planted discus; class: 20 gal reef and some goldfish which won't die..

10/27/2006, 11:14 PM	#9
JamesJR Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,733	I don't mind dropping the cash if they are much better than a skimmer like an asm or something. Plus I may upgrade to a larger tank at some point. __________________ Just when I thought you couldn't be any dumber you go and do something like this....And totally redeem yourself! Current Tank Info: 20 gallon

10/27/2006, 05:15 PM	#3
scarletknight06 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 2,342	I think i will be getting the largest trigger systems beckett for a large system I am planning setting up in about 2 years. They look like great skimmers. The TS 150 would probably do a great job on your tank (just assuming, never used one before though), but for $300 plus $100+ for a pressure rated pump, thats a lot of dough for a skimmer on a smaller tank. There are NW's that are cheaper and would do just as good a job. I think becketts are better suited for larger tanks especially b/c good NW's for large tanks are ludicrously expensive.

10/27/2006, 06:13 PM	#5
scarletknight06 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 2,342	needle wheel

10/27/2006, 07:31 PM	#7
scarletknight06 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 2,342	don't worry we're planning an intervention tomorrow

10/27/2006, 08:13 PM	#8
jman77 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 2,391	my dog can help I would go Needle wheel skimmer... how much money u looking to spend ?