Re: RS Berlin Classic vs. AquaC Urchin skimmer?

"Dragon Slayer" <koi_man(nospam)@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL 
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> sense you dont have room in the sump for the urchin pro, how about the
> remora pro w/ mag 3 HOB of your tank?
> 
> 
> kc
> 
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> "Chimera" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > I have a 72g bow with a small (~6g) sump.
> > The tank has been neglected for the past year- never really got the
> > reef going past a couple of mushrooms and polyps.
> > Looking to revitalize it now as the  d i v o r c e  finalizes....
> >
> > I've been thinking about buying an Urchin skimmer (not Pro- don't have
> > the cabinet clearance) to replace my CPR counter current model.
> >
> > I've been offered a used Berlin Classic skimmer for $50 (no pump).
> > This skimmer has a much higher capacity rating (250g) vs the Urchin
> > (75g).
> >
> > My thinking (in no particular order) is like so:
> >
> > *Berlin:  Cheap- (good)
> >           higher rated capacity (good)
> >           Need a Mag7 in my sump (bad: noise/power/heat)
> >           Some bad/mediocre reviews (bad)
> >           Somewhat larger footprint (bad)
> >
> >
> > *Urchin:  More expensive (bad)
> >           Pushing rated capacity (bad)
> >           Uses small MaxiJet1200 (good)
> >           Excellent/good reviews (good)
> >           small footprint (good)
> >
> > Does anyone have a recommendation for me given the above concerns (or
> > any others)?
> >
> > TIA.
> >
> > 72g AGA Bow/stand
> > 6g sump w/QuietOne return
> > Aiptasia
> > 36# LR
> > 4x96w DIY PC
> > Aiptasia
> > Halimeda




Go with the remora, its spray injection is much more efficient than
the berlin that has a sized veturi for air injection, (dwell time)
this will yield more organic matter removal than the venturi type,
which spells higher water quality for your animals ....

Dc ..