Red sea Prizm skimmer opinions?

danferd2002 · 01/31/2006, 02:26 PM

So do you like them, opinions good or bad, thanks, Dan

Julio · 01/31/2006, 03:23 PM

i think they are great skimmer for small tanks, i have one on my 30 gallon and 40 gallon. They do a great job.

Ti · 01/31/2006, 04:17 PM

They work if you don't have a sump

Wryknow · 01/31/2006, 04:20 PM

I would recommend going with the Aqua-C remorah instead if you can afford the extra money. If you've got a sump then take a look at an ASM G1 skimmer for good performance and low cost.

danferd2002 · 01/31/2006, 05:42 PM

bump what is a good price for these?

Roland Jacques · 01/31/2006, 08:59 PM

its is one of the most under rated small tank skimmers. they are perfect for 30 gallon or smaller coral tanks.

Roland Jacques · 01/31/2006, 09:31 PM

if you have a sump look at the new ASM Mini same price range but better performance and easyer to use.

JmLee · 01/31/2006, 11:05 PM

i had one and theres a part where the inlet tube goes into the skimmer and locks the tube down to the pump " it has two locking tabs " well it was ok untell one tab broke and starting pumping micro bubbles in my tank and didnt skim at all. Now i have a aqua C remora but the overflow box that i bought is a pain in the arse.

danferd2002 · 02/01/2006, 04:59 AM

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shag26272 · 02/01/2006, 05:15 AM

59.95 at premium aquatics right now

reg828 · 02/01/2006, 05:18 AM

red sea is what im using right now for my 75 gallon. i think its just about good for 75 gallon tank. i put my prizm in my 29 gallon sump . as what ive notice, it works better if you put it hang on the back of the aquarium. because when i move it to the sump, it didnt produce lots of stuff compared to when it was in the tank. prizm is great at about 75 gallon. bigger tank, i wouldnt recommend it. i would go with back pack protien skimmer because i think cpr has good products and reputation. when choosing protien skimmer, i learned that bigger is always better in this hobby. because that way if you want to upgrade your tank later.

Wryknow · 02/01/2006, 10:32 AM

The ASM mini is $100 from ASMskimmer.com (with the pump.) I believe that the Aqua-C remorrah runs around $275 from Marinedepot.com. If I were setting up a new 30 gallon tank again and I had a sump I would buy the ASM mini in a heartbeat.

danferd2002 · 02/02/2006, 05:23 AM

thanks for the replies, there are a few on ebay now that im watching, if those fall through then i will probably get it at premium aquatics.

blmeier7 · 02/02/2006, 12:36 PM

I used the Prizm on a couple of nano tanks and did not think the skimmer did much except add micro bubbles to my tank. It also took constant adjustment to keep the right collection cup height.

After the Prizm I bought an Aqua C Remora and had much better results. The Aqua C is was not as quiet as the Prizm but it did skim much better.

01/31/2006, 02:26 PM	#1
danferd2002 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 882	Red sea Prizm skimmer opinions? So do you like them, opinions good or bad, thanks, Dan

01/31/2006, 03:23 PM	#2
Julio Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New york Posts: 7,978	i think they are great skimmer for small tanks, i have one on my 30 gallon and 40 gallon. They do a great job. __________________ Thanks, Have a nice day. Julio Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef w/ 250 watt SE XM10Ks and AP1003, 12 gallon reef, 40 gallon reef

01/31/2006, 04:17 PM	#3
Ti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 7,927	They work if you don't have a sump __________________ Hair algae is my Macro algae.

01/31/2006, 04:20 PM	#4
Wryknow Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,203	I would recommend going with the Aqua-C remorah instead if you can afford the extra money. If you've got a sump then take a look at an ASM G1 skimmer for good performance and low cost. __________________ You cannot use reason to change the opinion of a person that did not use reason to form their opinion in the first place. Current Tank Info: 65 G RR, w/ 50 G sump/refugium, DIY LED lighting, AquaMaxx CO-1 skimmer, Tunze 1073.050 return

01/31/2006, 08:59 PM	#6
Roland Jacques Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 2,848	its is one of the most under rated small tank skimmers. they are perfect for 30 gallon or smaller coral tanks. __________________ Roland

01/31/2006, 05:42 PM	#5
danferd2002 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 882	bump what is a good price for these?

01/31/2006, 09:31 PM	#7
Roland Jacques Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 2,848	if you have a sump look at the new ASM Mini same price range but better performance and easyer to use. __________________ Roland

01/31/2006, 11:05 PM	#8
JmLee Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hohensfels, Germany Posts: 1,545	i had one and theres a part where the inlet tube goes into the skimmer and locks the tube down to the pump " it has two locking tabs " well it was ok untell one tab broke and starting pumping micro bubbles in my tank and didnt skim at all. Now i have a aqua C remora but the overflow box that i bought is a pain in the arse.

02/01/2006, 04:59 AM	#9
danferd2002 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 882	.

02/01/2006, 05:15 AM	#10
shag26272 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 3,088	59.95 at premium aquatics right now __________________ .

02/01/2006, 05:18 AM	#11
reg828 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 320	red sea is what im using right now for my 75 gallon. i think its just about good for 75 gallon tank. i put my prizm in my 29 gallon sump . as what ive notice, it works better if you put it hang on the back of the aquarium. because when i move it to the sump, it didnt produce lots of stuff compared to when it was in the tank. prizm is great at about 75 gallon. bigger tank, i wouldnt recommend it. i would go with back pack protien skimmer because i think cpr has good products and reputation. when choosing protien skimmer, i learned that bigger is always better in this hobby. because that way if you want to upgrade your tank later.

02/01/2006, 10:32 AM	#12
Wryknow Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,203	The ASM mini is $100 from ASMskimmer.com (with the pump.) I believe that the Aqua-C remorrah runs around $275 from Marinedepot.com. If I were setting up a new 30 gallon tank again and I had a sump I would buy the ASM mini in a heartbeat. __________________ You cannot use reason to change the opinion of a person that did not use reason to form their opinion in the first place. Current Tank Info: 65 G RR, w/ 50 G sump/refugium, DIY LED lighting, AquaMaxx CO-1 skimmer, Tunze 1073.050 return

02/02/2006, 05:23 AM	#13
danferd2002 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 882	thanks for the replies, there are a few on ebay now that im watching, if those fall through then i will probably get it at premium aquatics.

02/02/2006, 12:36 PM	#14
blmeier7 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 433	I used the Prizm on a couple of nano tanks and did not think the skimmer did much except add micro bubbles to my tank. It also took constant adjustment to keep the right collection cup height. After the Prizm I bought an Aqua C Remora and had much better results. The Aqua C is was not as quiet as the Prizm but it did skim much better.