I've started planning

[dragonfish]

point well taken.

I do believe I saw a similar remark elsewhere on this site.

btw, why don't they call you a pyro for nothing?

 

[surfy]

I think the AM 1000 will be a good choice. I have never used AM before so I can't say much for or against it.
One good thing is it has a needle wheel so it should work better than most venturi skimmers.