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Adam Blundell 
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Posted: September 23 2008 at 10:14am |
Taking this from another thread.
Mark said
Skimmers are accessory filtration IMO. In case you didn't realize, clams are also accessory filtration, almost taking the place of a skimmer
Anyone buying that?
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Posted: September 23 2008 at 10:21am |
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Posted: September 23 2008 at 10:22am |
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Skimmers for about twice the tank rating is what I buy.
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Posted: September 23 2008 at 11:12am |
Maybe with a 3ft gigas clam? 
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Posted: September 23 2008 at 11:23am |
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I believe everything Mark says, and nothing that Adam says.
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Posted: September 23 2008 at 11:45am |
I believe everything Mark says, and nothing that Adam says.
I've got to make that my sig line.
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Posted: September 23 2008 at 1:59pm |
Sorry - I didn't see this thread until I posted in the other one.
I'm not buying it. It may be possible that 100 clams = 1 skimmer though.
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Posted: September 23 2008 at 2:04pm |
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i'm sure clams would be good for lowering your phosphates but i would think they would only be able to remove a small fraction of the organics that a decent skimmer can remove.
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Posted: September 23 2008 at 2:53pm |
 superman1981 wrote:
I believe everything Mark says, and nothing that Adam says. |
Funny, because I believe everything Adam says and nothing Mark says.
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Posted: September 23 2008 at 3:03pm |
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we have three large clams.. over 12 inches, and our skimmer is still pulling out a five gallon bucket every few days. with only 12 fish now.
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Posted: September 23 2008 at 3:08pm |
cl2ysta1 wrote:
we have three large clams.. over 12 inches, and our skimmer is still pulling out a five gallon bucket every few days. with only 12 fish now. |
Wow, 5 gallons! Did Exxon-Mobile have like an oil spill in your tank or something 
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Posted: September 23 2008 at 3:52pm |
Acrid wrote:
superman1981 wrote:
I believe everything Mark says, and nothing that Adam says. |
Funny, because I believe everything Adam says and nothing Mark says. |
Shhhh, don't tell people that. It is better when they think I don't know what I'm talking about. 
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Posted: September 23 2008 at 6:29pm |
superman1981 wrote:
cl2ysta1 wrote:
we have three large clams.. over 12 inches, and our skimmer is still pulling out a five gallon bucket every few days. with only 12 fish now. |
Wow, 5 gallons! Did Exxon-Mobile have like an oil spill in your tank or something
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well we have all of our systems running together now... about 700 gallons total. five gallons is just a dent ;) plus we are running a g-6!!!
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Posted: September 23 2008 at 6:57pm |
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700 Gallons! So is that going to be 1600 gallons soon, or is at all going into the 900? Either way, I'm jealous...
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Posted: September 23 2008 at 7:23pm |
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I think skimming is overrated. But I doubt that a clam can get close to what a skimmer does. Some systems need the skimmer because there is not enough live filtration for removal of excess nutrients.
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Posted: September 23 2008 at 8:24pm |
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It's funny you guys are discussing this because last night on another forum (I think saltwaterfish.com) they were discussing the benefits of using warm water quahog clams in there refugium. Seems like it's a mixed bag after reading a bit about it but an interesting idea. I guess you can get them for cheap too.
I just bought my second clam today, and am looking forward to how they do.
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Posted: September 23 2008 at 8:55pm |
MadReefer wrote:
I think skimming is overrated. |
I think clams are overrated.
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Posted: September 23 2008 at 10:28pm |
[QUOTE=superman1981]700 Gallons! So is that going to be 1600 gallons soon, or is at all going into the 900? Either way, I'm jealous... [/QUOTE
actually more. we are keeping the two frag tanks, but adding a hopefully 1000 gallon lagoon in addition to the 900g display!
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Posted: September 23 2008 at 11:10pm |
After reading this thread I have to announce I have created the Worlds Best Skimmer...
They go on sale Jan. 1 and will retail for $2,000.00
Here is a picture of the prototype (patent protected):
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