which protien skimmer

fishman7us · 10/22/2006, 09:00 AM

I am looking at different skimmers. I would like some of your insight as to which one or ones are most effiencient and user frienly. I am looking at Coralife super skimmer 65, Red Sea berlin,Typhoon,prizm, back Pack 2, or an odd one I have never heard of which is a Jebo. Thanks to all and my tank is a 50 g and I will be adding a 10-20 sump/fuge.

Sk8r · 10/22/2006, 09:01 AM

In a very similar system, I'm using the Urchin, but wish I had the Urchin Pro. It's an in-sump, no-moving parts skimmer that's hardy, easy to clean,and fairly efficient for its price.

fishman7us · 10/22/2006, 12:17 PM

thanks for the help

pickle311 · 10/22/2006, 05:46 PM

Of the ones you have listed the Coralife is probably the better one. I would also look at the AquaC Remora or Urchin and the Octopus Skimmers, also the smaller Euro-Reef. Trust me, you get what you pay for with skimmers.

angelopasto · 10/22/2006, 07:01 PM

I have a back pack 2 on my 100 gal tank and it just does not do the job. I am cleaning the reservoir every night. I also have a ER RC-500 on my 250 gal and boy does it work!! Spend the money - you will be happier and your tank will run better.

ENGINEERgoby · 10/22/2006, 07:45 PM

I was happy with my Remora/maxijet1200, which I used for a 55 gal, and now that I have a 120 I upgraded to the Remora Pro/mag3--also very happy. I think the Remora/Urchin would be good enough for a 50gal if you won't overdo on the bio-load. The Pro model is a bit more expensive. If your sump is fairly small, which mine was, it might be better to get the hang-on Remora model.

Plus the AquaC people are very nice if you ever have questions or need small parts replaced.

ENGINEERgoby · 10/22/2006, 07:46 PM

I had the Prizm with the deluxe kit originally and was not a fan.

terryp01 · 10/22/2006, 07:52 PM

I use the Coralife 65 on my 30 gallon cube. Easy to adjust to the type of foam, hang on skimmer, easy to clean and easy to work with.

I have been very satisfied and have used several skimmers of the last 10 years.

10/22/2006, 09:00 AM	#1
fishman7us Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hanford Ca. Posts: 65	which protien skimmer I am looking at different skimmers. I would like some of your insight as to which one or ones are most effiencient and user frienly. I am looking at Coralife super skimmer 65, Red Sea berlin,Typhoon,prizm, back Pack 2, or an odd one I have never heard of which is a Jebo. Thanks to all and my tank is a 50 g and I will be adding a 10-20 sump/fuge.

10/22/2006, 09:01 AM	#2
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	In a very similar system, I'm using the Urchin, but wish I had the Urchin Pro. It's an in-sump, no-moving parts skimmer that's hardy, easy to clean,and fairly efficient for its price. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

10/22/2006, 07:45 PM	#6
ENGINEERgoby Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 72	I was happy with my Remora/maxijet1200, which I used for a 55 gal, and now that I have a 120 I upgraded to the Remora Pro/mag3--also very happy. I think the Remora/Urchin would be good enough for a 50gal if you won't overdo on the bio-load. The Pro model is a bit more expensive. If your sump is fairly small, which mine was, it might be better to get the hang-on Remora model. Plus the AquaC people are very nice if you ever have questions or need small parts replaced. __________________ Sheryl Current Tank Info: 120g FOWLR

10/22/2006, 07:46 PM	#7
ENGINEERgoby Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 72	I had the Prizm with the deluxe kit originally and was not a fan. __________________ Sheryl Current Tank Info: 120g FOWLR

10/22/2006, 07:52 PM	#8
terryp01 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lewisville, Texas Posts: 59	I use the Coralife 65 on my 30 gallon cube. Easy to adjust to the type of foam, hang on skimmer, easy to clean and easy to work with. I have been very satisfied and have used several skimmers of the last 10 years. __________________ 105 Mixed Reef: gem, Fowleri and chevron tangs, bonded pair of McCulloch clownfish, SPS, Monti, Milli, Clams, etc. Current Tank Info: 32 gallon sps reef

10/22/2006, 12:17 PM	#3
fishman7us Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hanford Ca. Posts: 65	thanks for the help

10/22/2006, 05:46 PM	#4
pickle311 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Austin TX...Finally Posts: 981	Of the ones you have listed the Coralife is probably the better one. I would also look at the AquaC Remora or Urchin and the Octopus Skimmers, also the smaller Euro-Reef. Trust me, you get what you pay for with skimmers.

10/22/2006, 07:01 PM	#5
angelopasto Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 193	I have a back pack 2 on my 100 gal tank and it just does not do the job. I am cleaning the reservoir every night. I also have a ER RC-500 on my 250 gal and boy does it work!! Spend the money - you will be happier and your tank will run better.