What to expect when changing skimmers?

[Kevin]

Hello everyone,

I was wondering if I should expect any 'bad' things to happen if I upgrade
skimmers. I have been using a Skilter250 on a small tank (20-25G)
containing mostly cleanup critters, mushrooms, polyps, shrimp, and dusters.
All inhabitants appear healthy. After 5 years, the Skilter appears to be
running on its last leg and I would like to replace it with a larger one[CPR
backpack maybe].

What problems could I run into by changing skimmer types? Should I upgrade
or get a new Skilter250?

p.s. I already know how many people feel about the Skilter, so please
refrain from scolding me for using one... Thank you in advance.

[CapFusion]

If you already know this NG response then I only can say is to upgrade
anything better than CPR or SeaClone or Prizm or Lee or Skilter or Amiracle.

Or just simply goto this link
http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_protein_skimmers__index.asp?CartId=
Look for anything that have XXX "High Efficiency".

CapFusion,...



"Kevin" > wrote in message
...
> Hello everyone,
>
> I was wondering if I should expect any 'bad' things to happen if I upgrade
> skimmers. I have been using a Skilter250 on a small tank (20-25G)
> containing mostly cleanup critters, mushrooms, polyps, shrimp, and
dusters.
> All inhabitants appear healthy. After 5 years, the Skilter appears to be
> running on its last leg and I would like to replace it with a larger
one[CPR
> backpack maybe].
>
> What problems could I run into by changing skimmer types? Should I
upgrade
> or get a new Skilter250?
>
> p.s. I already know how many people feel about the Skilter, so please
> refrain from scolding me for using one... Thank you in advance.
>
>

[Lee]

Depending on your budget, I would look at AquaC Remora with MaxiJet 1200
pump. You can find good deals on eBay, www.reefcentral.com, www.reefs.org,
etc. Can't go wrong with the AquaC's.

Lee

"CapFusion" > wrote in message
...
> If you already know this NG response then I only can say is to upgrade
> anything better than CPR or SeaClone or Prizm or Lee or Skilter or
Amiracle.
>
> Or just simply goto this link
> http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_protein_skimmers__index.asp?CartId=
> Look for anything that have XXX "High Efficiency".
>
> CapFusion,...
>
>
>
> "Kevin" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > I was wondering if I should expect any 'bad' things to happen if I
upgrade
> > skimmers. I have been using a Skilter250 on a small tank (20-25G)
> > containing mostly cleanup critters, mushrooms, polyps, shrimp, and
> dusters.
> > All inhabitants appear healthy. After 5 years, the Skilter appears to
be
> > running on its last leg and I would like to replace it with a larger
> one[CPR
> > backpack maybe].
> >
> > What problems could I run into by changing skimmer types? Should I
> upgrade
> > or get a new Skilter250?
> >
> > p.s. I already know how many people feel about the Skilter, so please
> > refrain from scolding me for using one... Thank you in advance.
> >
> >
>
>