izzypop Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I just ordered a new MSX300 skimmer for my tank. I have been out of it for a while but the tank has made it through my lazyness and I want to try out this skimmer head to head with my Dual Beckett. I'll post pics when I get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Back on the wagon, eh? Good! Your tank is far too nice to be forgotten about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Man that skimmer will smoke. Later Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 I hope so. If the pumps really are 14w and get the gunk out that will be a huge improvement for me power wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 14 watts? Holy toledo! thats impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 [language filter] Izz I thought this was the 250 model. I didnt realize when you said 300 they actually made one with a 12" skimmer body!!! WOW WOW! For $550 man that is awesome. Did you order it from Marine Solutions?? Later Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishiefish Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 woot woot cant wait for the results...and pics!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 I didn't know they made one either. I'm not sure anyone has actually got one except beta. They don't even know the dimensions yet. I was wanting something just like the 250 just a tad bigger and then today I was looking at the MS site and they had the 300 listed for pre order and I had to pull the trigger. It seemed to good to be true at least to me. Seriously a pretty good deal for a couple of top notch pumps with mesh and a 12" body with bubble plate. I've been impressed with the reeflo, atb's, ati, etc... but didn't want to drop the big money they want. Hopefully it all works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Cool! I've been wanting to check these skimmers out. Sean, You gonna have a skimmer break in party at your place when you get it? I'll bring dark beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefhut Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Heck...Lets just make some Dark Beer(plotting) and wtach it break in. Can't wait to see this bad boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 I got the beer covered... I got 4 on tap now Chewie got some nice Stout we made in bottles too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Dang! You didn't tell me you MADE that beer. Any ETA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 I am waiting on a response from them. When I get it I'll post up the day and we can check it out and BREW SOME BEER at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 I could always brew up a batch of wheat..my house specialty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 I am waiting on a response from them. When I get it I'll post up the day and we can check it out and BREW SOME BEER at the same time. True beer conasours indeed. Brew your own.....I bet its pretty good beer? What type beer would you compare the taste to? Dark beer? or is it like that full sail beer? What is it hepavisen or hevavisen whatever the spelling is? I can remember the day when I loved my beer. Izzy those corals I got from you last summer are still growing. The purple Cap is my favorite but I like the fuzzy millipora to. Those both seem like pretty slow growing corals compared to some others but they are sweet looking gems. I got that is white or flourescent white/green polyp pocilopora I think. Where should this be from my 250 watt light? Near the bottom in less light? It seems to have stopped growing and I cant figure out why. Its healthy for sure just quit growing. Jay Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 markdadof2 - you brew all grain or extract on that wheat? I've been looking for a good all grain house wheat recipe jay - the beer is Very Good and it is not heavy at all. You can make any kind of beer you like. I usually have a range of beers to try and now that its getting spring/summer the beers are on the light crisp drinkable type. If people are interested we can put on a little beer making class and sample some beers I've made at the same time. On the pocilopora put it in lower light towards the bottom and it will turn green. It doesn't like high light. That coral will surprise you and all of a sudden it will start growing for a couple weeks and stop then start up again. Keep the params stable and if the color is good don't touch it and it will start to take off. It won't encrust very much but should put on a couple heads soon. send a pic and that will help me a little more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefhut Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Oh yeah baby...Let's make some Witch Craft Brew Dead Guy Ale! ...and watch the skimma brew some nasty stuff of it own. Maybe we can get someone to try the skimmer brew LOL. Chewie you up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Skimmate? NO! Dead Guy Ale? YES! Filler up! Ever try Arrogant Bastard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 Got email today the skimmer shipped. shouldn't be long now. We almost killed the deadguy clone this weekend, it is so good. Took a while to age but now it is great. Just put the DamascHouse Ale in the kegerator this weekend. On tap we got an "Irish Red Foot" , "Dead Guy Clone" , "DamascHouse Ale" , "Apfelwein" Bottles: Nice Stout and IPA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Ever try Arrogant Bastard? That's my favorite!!!! I'd love to get in on this someday. Shaun please keep me in mind if you don't mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefhut Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Funny...I never heard of "Arrogant Bastard" who makes it? Sorry Izzy...stealing your thread bro. But beer is beer. (naughty) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lundy24 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Stone Brewing of San Diego makes. I'm not a big fan of it but Stone def has some interesting beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Shannon, I'll bring you one next time I'm at Izzys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 Okay just to put a little "reef" in this.... Skimmer should be delivered Friday per Fedex. Okay Beer Stuff.... We can make a clone of Stones A.B. I am pretty sure we can get close to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 If you can make a 'clone' of AB and its close.......... I might have to put in an order!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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