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jmc1974
02/04/2016, 11:11 PM
how are this skimmers?

Hydor Performer Protein Skimmer- 705

http://www.f3images.com/IMD/250/HD00775/Hydor-Performer-Protein-Skimmer-705-99.jpg

Drae
02/04/2016, 11:34 PM
No experience with the hydor skimmers. Haven't seen or heard of anyone using those for awhile. What made you look at these?

Jade5051
02/04/2016, 11:41 PM
I saw one at the LFS. It was the smallest model. It was loud. The pump sounded bad which is weird cause I have the same pump but it's a return pump and it's dead silent.

Drae
02/04/2016, 11:44 PM
I saw one at the LFS. It was the smallest model. It was loud. The pump sounded bad which is weird cause I have the same pump but it's a return pump and it's dead silent.

What pump does it use?

jmc1974
02/05/2016, 12:00 AM
I been offered the 705 recirculating model for trade of a MH Fixture that has Dual T5HO and 250w Phoenix 14k with IceCap Digital ballasta, plus moon lights.. it is the Coralife Aqualight 24"... all bulbs are brand new

Drae
02/05/2016, 01:17 AM
I been offered the 705 recirculating model for trade of a MH Fixture that has Dual T5HO and 250w Phoenix 14k with IceCap Digital ballasta, plus moon lights.. it is the Coralife Aqualight 24"... all bulbs are brand new

I think I'd make that trade just because I'm a skimmer person and I'd like to try it out just cause. Lol. You think you'd ever use that light?

jmc1974
02/05/2016, 01:24 AM
Well if I don't trade it or sell it, I will keep it.... my old tank had thus same fixture but the double 250w mh. And I love it...http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160205/2ca9c8dd764817e7db15378ed60f0e70.jpg

Jade5051
02/05/2016, 02:29 AM
It used the hydor seltz L30.

Drae
02/05/2016, 10:25 AM
I love MH lighting also. That lights perfect for a small cube tank like a 60. Up to you though.

jmc1974
02/06/2016, 11:24 AM
What pump does it use?

I bought the skimmer for $50 and I try it on a tub and it sounds loud, but until I get everything cleaned and ad the missing air line, I cannot tell how loud it is.

but either way it looks good so far, if not I can always sell it or use it for a frag tank in the garage....

Jade5051
02/06/2016, 06:44 PM
I'd say $50 is a deal. It's the 105? Let us know how it performs when you get it skimming!