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I have tried most all makers. I agree that internal pumps are just not user friendly.
It all comes down to bubble size, air volume, and contact time. Otherwise they all do the same thing.
If a person notices most manufactures do not utilize the options for contact time. You have a cylinder and you want the circulating water to stay as long as possible before reaching the neck. It should be a skimmer spec... contact time.
Design is key.
Orphek yes would be my pick due to mechanics.
It all comes down to bubble size, air volume, and contact time. Otherwise they all do the same thing.
If a person notices most manufactures do not utilize the options for contact time. You have a cylinder and you want the circulating water to stay as long as possible before reaching the neck. It should be a skimmer spec... contact time.
Design is key.
Orphek yes would be my pick due to mechanics.


