1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

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skimmer by DONALD PAGE

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/26/2008 from LARGO, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: I am just waiting and watching, I was surprised that it ran on a air pump but so far things look well. Thank you Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

Average

Airlift 60 Skimmer by R.W.

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 2/16/2008 from USA

Comments: Im using this skimmer in a couple of Nano Reef Tanks currently with suprisingly good results. Although my tanks are mostly coral and inverts only and see considerable frequent water changes I was amazed at the amount of gunk this skimmer was able to pull from the gin clear water! With out a doubt, along with the Prism and SeaClone this is probably one of the most bashed skimmers on the market. Due to the cheap cost I decided to pick one up and test it out to see if everything I herd was true. Its not the most effcient skimmer on the market but it does indeed work. If you have a small tank or an AIO tank and need a small simple compact skimmer then this one rates some consideration. Its low cost and well constructed componets makes it easy to assemble in seconds. It does its best work if its hooked up to a air pump with a good bit of air production. I used a Whisper air pump rated for a 40 gallon tank. It will work better right off the bat if the air stone is soaked in water for a couple of days. I have found that if its set about 1/4 deeper than the water line mark on the skimmer that it works much better as well. Its an internal skimmer, so if you have a standard glas box type tank the skimmer can be hidden from view so as not to distract from the display using the "Living Frame" technique. Again if your on a budget, have a small tank and need a compact skimmer, dont over look this one without checking it out. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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