Nautilus TE Skimmer

Larrytke · 01/25/2006, 10:34 PM

My LFS has a used Kent Nautilus TE for $75? I have a 55gal reef tank and later plan to go to a 90 gall. I would like to use the same skimmer.

Has anyone used this skimmer? If so, how did it perform?

How does it rate to the ASM G2 (the one I originally planned to get)?

Larrytke · 01/26/2006, 11:31 AM

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David Grigor · 01/26/2006, 12:14 PM

To get them to preform decent you need a good pressure rated pump. With pressure rated usually comes $$ and power consumption. By the time you pay for the skimmer and pump, you really haven't saved much.

IMO: Everything about the ASM leads to a better skimmer and would be worth the extra money. I would however step to the G3 as there isn't much price difference and your getting more skimmer.

Larrytke · 01/26/2006, 01:55 PM

Thanks David

swashbuckler · 01/26/2006, 03:06 PM

yep, David's right.......kent overcharges

Larrytke · 01/26/2006, 04:14 PM

Even at $75 w/pump is too much?

swashbuckler · 01/26/2006, 09:00 PM

depends on the pump- it may be worth it....but it needs a good pump....needlewheel for sure- otherwise you would be buying a needlewheel pump replacement.

David Grigor · 01/27/2006, 05:19 PM

Depends on the pump, he/she is trying to sell with the skimmer. My guess is though it's undersized and you will not be getting the max out of your skimmer. Good pressure rated pumps are upwards of $125 and above.

01/25/2006, 10:34 PM	#1
Larrytke Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 16	Nautilus TE Skimmer My LFS has a used Kent Nautilus TE for $75? I have a 55gal reef tank and later plan to go to a 90 gall. I would like to use the same skimmer. Has anyone used this skimmer? If so, how did it perform? How does it rate to the ASM G2 (the one I originally planned to get)?

01/26/2006, 11:31 AM	#2
Larrytke Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 16	Kent Nautilus Skimmer Reviews *

01/26/2006, 12:14 PM	#3
David Grigor Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Brooklyn Center, MN USA Posts: 4,951	To get them to preform decent you need a good pressure rated pump. With pressure rated usually comes $$ and power consumption. By the time you pay for the skimmer and pump, you really haven't saved much. IMO: Everything about the ASM leads to a better skimmer and would be worth the extra money. I would however step to the G3 as there isn't much price difference and your getting more skimmer. __________________ Neptune Systems 2016 Marine Aquarium Hobbyist of the Year Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef show tank

01/26/2006, 03:06 PM	#5
swashbuckler Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,726	yep, David's right.......kent overcharges __________________ "Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop" -The Producers Current Tank Info: 40breeder, 150W AquaMedic Oceanlight, 190W VHO Superactinics, AquaC Remora, 5 gallon fuge.

01/26/2006, 09:00 PM	#7
swashbuckler Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,726	depends on the pump- it may be worth it....but it needs a good pump....needlewheel for sure- otherwise you would be buying a needlewheel pump replacement. __________________ "Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop" -The Producers Current Tank Info: 40breeder, 150W AquaMedic Oceanlight, 190W VHO Superactinics, AquaC Remora, 5 gallon fuge.

01/26/2006, 01:55 PM	#4
Larrytke Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 16	Thanks David

01/26/2006, 04:14 PM	#6
Larrytke Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 16	Even at $75 w/pump is too much?

01/27/2006, 05:19 PM	#8
David Grigor Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Brooklyn Center, MN USA Posts: 4,951	Depends on the pump, he/she is trying to sell with the skimmer. My guess is though it's undersized and you will not be getting the max out of your skimmer. Good pressure rated pumps are upwards of $125 and above. __________________ Neptune Systems 2016 Marine Aquarium Hobbyist of the Year Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef show tank