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michaeldaly
05/15/2006, 11:33 AM
At the moment I have a ViaAqua sk200 skimmer which I thibk performs quite nicely, but I have been offered a berlin classic for a very good price, would this be a good upgrade
Anemonebuff
05/15/2006, 02:30 PM
On a 65 it would be OK. Personally I would save up for a really good skimmer.
michaeldaly
05/15/2006, 02:32 PM
Do you mean my current skimmer would be ok or the berlin classic
Anemonebuff
05/15/2006, 02:35 PM
The berlin would be OK, but there are better skimmers to save up for IMO. I've never seen a Via Aqua skimmer, do you have a pic/link?
michaeldaly
05/15/2006, 02:40 PM
http://www.commodityaxis.com/ProductData.aspx?id=52
Anemonebuff
05/15/2006, 02:41 PM
I just saw the via aqua and yes the berlin is better. Marginally.
IanInDC
05/15/2006, 03:06 PM
Probably not worth the upgrade IMO unless you also sell off the Via Aqua and can get some kind of cash for it... I do agree with the general principle of saving up for the best possible skimmer... I don't agree that violent men are the only reason people sleep peacefully at night ; )
cantfindnemo
05/15/2006, 03:21 PM
I don't no anything about the skimmer itself but you could buy it cheaper here

http://www.petsolutions.com/ViaAqua+In+Sump+Skimmer-I-16971522-I-C-43-C-.aspx
PeeperKeeper
05/15/2006, 03:22 PM
Yeah, i think the Berlin would be a lateral move. Save up for something better.

The people sleeping peacefully at night aren't necessarily aware of the rough men who are READY (but not necessarily eager) to DO violence on their behalf. That doesn't change the fact.
Sullyman
05/15/2006, 03:29 PM
My experience with a red sea berlin skimmer was not good. I don't think they are good skimmers and need to be constantly adjusted to keep them skimming. Don't go for it, wait/save for a really good skimmer, you'll save so much in the long run and have much better reefing.
michaeldaly
05/16/2006, 07:45 AM
Thanks
I think I'll rather save up my money for something better