Berlin Turbo Protein Skimmers. Any comments on this one?

adamc1303

adamc1303

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I am in the market for a new protein skimmer since my Kent Nautilus TE SUXXXXXXX. Any one know about this one "Berlin Turbo Protein Skimmers" recommendations are appreciated.
 
xhappyx

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Originally Posted by Adamc1303
I am in the market for a new protein skimmer since my Kent Nautilus TE SUXXXXXXX. Any one know about this one "Berlin Turbo Protein Skimmers" recommendations are appreciated.
i have it and actually like it alot.. although i don't have much else to use as comparison as i upgraded from a seclone
 
bdubbya

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What pump are you using to run your Nautilus TE? I use one and always get a good dark skimmate. I use a Mag7.
 
adamc1303

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I use a rio pump, I am not sure which one exactly though. Are you saying I should try a different pump before buying a new one?
 
bdubbya

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It's hard to say if you should try a different pump if I don't know how many gph your current pump is. The closer your gph is to 700 or 800 gph the more efficient the nautilus will be.
XHappyX look into an ocean runner 2700 this pump has a needlewheel impeller supposed to be a good pump.
Good luck.
 
xhappyx

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i have the berlin turbo classic... my guess is it came with a rio pump... i get an ok amount out of my skimmer.. but i do think i should be pulling out more that's why i'm thinking maybe using a mag instead of the rio... i do have a mag 7 laying around that's why i ask
 
bigmac

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Originally Posted by Bdubbya
It's hard to say if you should try a different pump if I don't know how many gph your current pump is. The closer your gph is to 700 or 800 gph the more efficient the nautilus will be.
XHappyX look into an ocean runner 2700 this pump has a needlewheel impeller supposed to be a good pump.
Good luck.

I agree...I'd try the Ocean Runner pump on the Kent before switching skimmers..
 
xhappyx

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Originally Posted by bigmac
I agree...I'd try the Ocean Runner pump on the Kent before switching skimmers..
well i'm not really looking to switch skimmer. i was just looking to possibly change pumps...
 
bigmac

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Originally Posted by xhappyx
well i'm not really looking to switch skimmer. i was just looking to possibly change pumps...

sorry, my post was directed more towards the person who started the thread.
 
xhappyx

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Originally Posted by bigmac
sorry, my post was directed more towards the person who started the thread.
ohh heheh sorry.
 
fishking

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i have one on my 210, alittle underated considering my bio load, but it does the job, the stuff that comes out smells, however my impeller broke and i cant find a replacement=(
 
funkyman

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I have one of those Berlin skimmers sitting in my garage that I'm not using anymore. It worked great with a Mag 9 pump. I have some pictures of it in action.
I bought an ASM G4 for my new 150 gallon setup, so the Berlin went into retirement.
 
xhappyx

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Originally Posted by funkyman
I have one of those Berlin skimmers sitting in my garage that I'm not using anymore. It worked great with a Mag 9 pump. I have some pictures of it in action.
I bought an ASM G4 for my new 150 gallon setup, so the Berlin went into retirement.
how do u regulate the amount of air coming into it using a mag 9 i have spare one of those also..
 
funkyman

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With an adjustable plastic air valve on the intake end. One of the ones where you simply turn it clockwise or counter clockwise to open or close it.
 
xhappyx

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Originally Posted by funkyman
With an adjustable plastic air valve on the intake end. One of the ones where you simply turn it clockwise or counter clockwise to open or close it.
ohhh duh.. i'm an idiot hahah
 
promisetbg

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Originally Posted by Adamc1303
I am in the market for a new protein skimmer since my Kent Nautilus TE SUXXXXXXX. Any one know about this one "Berlin Turbo Protein Skimmers" recommendations are appreciated.
I did not like this skimmer at all.
I would recommend a Euro-Reef,ASM,Deltec,or Aqua-C.
 
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