This is what a $8,000 skimmer looks like

[inachu]

http://picasaweb.google.com/inachu/MYFISHTANK/photo#5187265580997566194

Taken at my "almost" LFS. It stands to about 6' tall.

[ganjero]

I dont think that skimmer is worth $8000. It almost looks like a DIY skimmer. Maybe $800

[inachu]

On the right side of the picture there is a link to download it and it says on the skimmer "Aqua Medic" in very faint blue.

[ganjero]

I saw that, I just said "it looks like a DIY skimmer". Maybe the performance is insanely amazing. I doubt it though, aqua medic doesn't have the best reputation in Germany, some even compare it to coralife in the US.

[adammreef]

i think this is a better example of what an $8000 skimmer should look like

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=RE-D650-EX&Category_Code=bubbleking

[Patrick12]

definitely does NOT "look" like an $8000 skimmer. my bubble king looks better than that thing and it was no where near $8000.

[reefkoi]

I've seen very large RK2 skimmers that are much nicer and have ozone control even for a few thousand less.
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[inachu]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12290316#post12290316 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by adammreef
i think this is a better example of what an $8000 skimmer should look like

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=RE-D650-EX&Category_Code=bubbleking

That should be renamed as "BORG"

[Plato]

It is an Aqua Medic turboflotor 5000 either single or double (pumps) it is 72" tall. Model # 71003 or 71004. The sugested manufactures resale price is 1,062.00 or 1,380.00. I use lots of their skimmers and in no way are they comparable to coralife, they are a beast. I have a 120 and a 144 with a tubroflotor 1000 and a 150 and a 180 whit their new turboflotor blue 3000, a great skimmer for the price. I also use MyReefCreation Mr2 and Mr3 as well as Sequence Orca skimmers. Dependiond on applacation is what I use. But I do agree with ganjero coralife is less than par in fact they should be ashamed for even making that pice of plastic.

[HookedOnReefing]

I agree, that's an Aqua-Medic 5000 series Turboflotpor skimmer. Most likely the "Twin" which stands 72" tall and uses dual recirculating Ocean Runner 3700 pumps with needlewheels. A very good performer but can be purchased brand new for less than $1000.

[Waxxiemann]

This is Naga's skimmer. I hope he doesn't mind me posting his pic here. THIS is a skimmer worth $8000. I THINK it's a 650 internal, but I'm not sure.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f177/Waxxiemann/bigassskimmer.jpg

[ErikS]

I do believe that's a 500 internal.............IIRC.

But really that's a an little baby compared to what NAGA built (http://www.wamas.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=20841&hl=)

I think the OP misplaced a decimal point.................shifted to the left two positions $80.00 :lol:

[Waxxiemann]

That's one BIG skimmer man.

:eek1: - that's only a 500! Man I can'y imagine a 650 ext!

[ErikS]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12290729#post12290729 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Waxxiemann
That's one BIG skimmer man.

:eek1: - that's only a 500! Man I can'y imagine a 650 ext!
I think it's a 500 - but then my memory can be pretty leaky.

500 or 650 is still small compared to that monster he built in the link :D

[DarG]

Dont know what this one would cost but ...

http://bermudaaquatics.com/images/BPS-C36.jpg

[ganjero]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12290381#post12290381 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Plato
It is an Aqua Medic turboflotor 5000 either single or double (pumps) it is 72" tall. Model # 71003 or 71004. The sugested manufactures resale price is 1,062.00 or 1,380.00. I use lots of their skimmers and in no way are they comparable to coralife, they are a beast. I have a 120 and a 144 with a tubroflotor 1000 and a 150 and a 180 whit their new turboflotor blue 3000, a great skimmer for the price. I also use MyReefCreation Mr2 and Mr3 as well as Sequence Orca skimmers. Dependiond on applacation is what I use. But I do agree with ganjero coralife is less than par in fact they should be ashamed for even making that pice of plastic.
I wasnt comparing the coralife skimmers to this one. I was just referring about the brand name and quality. I said some people think aqua medic is the low end equipment in Germany like coralife is for the US.

That last skimmer posted by Darg looks like an $8k skimmer, so does the NAGA's