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03/07/2006, 08:00 AM
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Jebo 180 HOB skimmer, should i get one
this is the only one which i can find in my area...its RM 75@ 20 USD..i couldnt find anymore apart from this...so, should i get one?thx in advance.
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03/07/2006, 08:40 AM
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can you buy one online? imho, there are better skimmers out there, depedning on the size of your tank. i had one for aout a year and it performed well on my 55g. when i upgraded to a 125, i switched to a won bros skimmer rated for 200g. i have downsized to a 55g fbh due to a move and kept the won bros skimmer running. ime, a jebo is good enough for 55g or less, not the 180g it is "rated" for.
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03/07/2006, 08:43 AM
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im having a 30 gallon hex tank.im worried that i might not have the space to hang it on the tank because my HOB took most of the place...i only have 5 inches of free space at the back of my tank to hang it..
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03/07/2006, 09:52 AM
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bump
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03/07/2006, 10:26 AM
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I would refrain from buying one. They are not very good skimmers, at all. Unfortunately, the lfs i work at stocks them and we used several on some tanks--extremely poor performers. If you are looking for decent performance for the price, try the coralife super skimmers or ASM G series skimmers (whichever fits your application).
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03/07/2006, 08:04 PM
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the problem is, that is the only skimmer that i can find..
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03/07/2006, 08:12 PM
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If that's all you can get, it's likely better than nothing. If you're a DIY person, building a countercurrent skimmer should be easy, although they are very tall.
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03/07/2006, 09:06 PM
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i dont know if i should get it or not....its quite expensive here..
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03/07/2006, 10:37 PM
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anyone?
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03/08/2006, 12:13 AM
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Your choice. You could try finding an online vendor who would ship to your location.
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