which is better

salty3 · 01/05/2007, 09:22 PM

Which skimmer is better prizim deluxe, typhoon by D & D, or the teriminator II also by D&D? Or are any of these skimmers any good? My tank is a 30 gal with 3 fish and 2 corals but also want one thats going to be good enough for a 55 . Thanks for the info in advance. My lfs has these on clearance the prizim 75. typhoon 55. and the terminator II for 105.

xenon · 01/05/2007, 09:25 PM

Take Prizim off the list and its a simple process of elimination.

salty3 · 01/05/2007, 09:26 PM

Ok thanks but dose anybody know about the rest?

lvpd186 · 01/05/2007, 09:29 PM

What kind of price rage are you looking at? Also is this going to be an in-sump skimmer or a HOB. I've never had either of the other two on your list, but depending on what you need there are some good skimmers out there that are not on your list.

salty3 · 01/05/2007, 09:34 PM

Well my price range is as cheap as posibale anyway thats what my wife say lol. I'm looking at these skimmers because there right hear and I dont have to wait on them in shipping, but if I get bad reviews I'll buy a remora pro from the net. The skimmer will be a hob. By the way what other skimmers do you suggest if these get bad revies?

salty3 · 01/05/2007, 09:45 PM

???

salty3 · 01/05/2007, 09:55 PM

Anybody else??

salty3 · 01/05/2007, 10:00 PM

bump

Roland Jacques · 01/05/2007, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by xenon
Take Prizim off the list and its a simple process of elimination.

i would take the teriminator II off the list also.

actualy of those 3 id choise the pro prizm

salty3 · 01/05/2007, 10:07 PM

Ok so n I take it none of them are that good? Thaks for the responses. Dose anybody have any experience with any of these?

Roland Jacques · 01/05/2007, 10:13 PM

no, for the price, those are not bad.

$75 for the PRO prizm would be hard to bet IMO.
if you can spend $200 id consider a Octopus nw-200 itis all about your budget.

salty3 · 01/05/2007, 10:18 PM

Well I know I have a biiger budget but then again im married and she says not too much. So are you reccomending the prizim then?

salty3 · 01/05/2007, 10:29 PM

bump

salty3 · 01/05/2007, 10:37 PM

bump

salty3 · 01/05/2007, 10:53 PM

anyone else?

salty3 · 01/05/2007, 11:11 PM

>>>>

BLockamon · 01/06/2007, 01:43 AM

From what I've heard, the Prizm is inconsistent, but when it is skimming, it should handle a 30 just fine. IMO, a 55 will be too big for a Prizm.

The other two skimmers are pretty much unknowns. I don't know anyone who uses them. If I had to get a HOB skimmer, I'd look at either a Turboflotor Multi or a Tunze (Nano DOC will to a 30, DOC 9005 would be better for 55). Note that the Tunze hangs inside the tank, so no threat of wet carpet from an overflow.

The Tunze Reefpak 200 (filter plus Nano DOC) can be had for $185 online. To me, that's a pretty attractive option for a 30. Just add some filter pads, a bag of carbon, and a bag of antiphos, and you're ready to go.

harrisagogetter · 01/06/2007, 08:28 AM

Why not just get a ccs65 for under 100.00 off ebay.(usually shipped to your house.) In my mind a way better skimmer, easy to mod, a lot better potential for getting the stuff out of the water. Also later can be added to ozone for more increased efficeincy(sp?).

Poorcollegereef · 01/06/2007, 10:40 AM

I had a prizm for a 10 gal that I built but honestly it is a waste of time for anything over 20-30 gallons. I modified my to make it a pinwheel and later a mesh wheel and it produce slightly better but I really would not recommend it for anyone who wants any significant skimming power. When looking at skimmers, look to see how large the skimming chamber is and this should give you a good idea of how much it skims. The prizm's chamber is very small only holds about 15-25oz which will not give much contact time for the bubbles and water. I dont have anyother experience with D&D but I did have a good experience with Aqua-C so I would recommend the remora.

01/05/2007, 09:22 PM	#1
salty3 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Right here Posts: 894	which is better Which skimmer is better prizim deluxe, typhoon by D & D, or the teriminator II also by D&D? Or are any of these skimmers any good? My tank is a 30 gal with 3 fish and 2 corals but also want one thats going to be good enough for a 55 . Thanks for the info in advance. My lfs has these on clearance the prizim 75. typhoon 55. and the terminator II for 105.

01/05/2007, 09:29 PM	#4
lvpd186 Reefing in NE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 1,485	What kind of price rage are you looking at? Also is this going to be an in-sump skimmer or a HOB. I've never had either of the other two on your list, but depending on what you need there are some good skimmers out there that are not on your list. __________________ "A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice." Bill Cosby

01/05/2007, 10:13 PM	#11
Roland Jacques Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 2,848	no, for the price, those are not bad. $75 for the PRO prizm would be hard to bet IMO. if you can spend $200 id consider a Octopus nw-200 itis all about your budget. __________________ Roland

01/05/2007, 09:25 PM	#2
xenon Owner of Canada Corals Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Canada Posts: 3,148	Take Prizim off the list and its a simple process of elimination.

01/05/2007, 09:26 PM	#3
salty3 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Right here Posts: 894	Ok thanks but dose anybody know about the rest?

01/05/2007, 09:34 PM	#5
salty3 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Right here Posts: 894	Well my price range is as cheap as posibale anyway thats what my wife say lol. I'm looking at these skimmers because there right hear and I dont have to wait on them in shipping, but if I get bad reviews I'll buy a remora pro from the net. The skimmer will be a hob. By the way what other skimmers do you suggest if these get bad revies?

01/05/2007, 09:45 PM	#6
salty3 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Right here Posts: 894	???

01/05/2007, 09:55 PM	#7
salty3 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Right here Posts: 894	Anybody else??

01/05/2007, 10:00 PM	#8
salty3 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Right here Posts: 894	bump

01/05/2007, 10:07 PM	#10
salty3 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Right here Posts: 894	Ok so n I take it none of them are that good? Thaks for the responses. Dose anybody have any experience with any of these?

01/05/2007, 10:18 PM	#12
salty3 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Right here Posts: 894	Well I know I have a biiger budget but then again im married and she says not too much. So are you reccomending the prizim then?

01/05/2007, 10:29 PM	#13
salty3 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Right here Posts: 894	bump

01/05/2007, 10:37 PM	#14
salty3 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Right here Posts: 894	bump

01/05/2007, 10:53 PM	#15
salty3 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Right here Posts: 894	anyone else?

01/05/2007, 11:11 PM	#16
salty3 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Right here Posts: 894	>>>>

01/06/2007, 01:43 AM	#17
BLockamon Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,104	From what I've heard, the Prizm is inconsistent, but when it is skimming, it should handle a 30 just fine. IMO, a 55 will be too big for a Prizm. The other two skimmers are pretty much unknowns. I don't know anyone who uses them. If I had to get a HOB skimmer, I'd look at either a Turboflotor Multi or a Tunze (Nano DOC will to a 30, DOC 9005 would be better for 55). Note that the Tunze hangs inside the tank, so no threat of wet carpet from an overflow. The Tunze Reefpak 200 (filter plus Nano DOC) can be had for $185 online. To me, that's a pretty attractive option for a 30. Just add some filter pads, a bag of carbon, and a bag of antiphos, and you're ready to go.

01/06/2007, 08:28 AM	#18
harrisagogetter Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 226	Why not just get a ccs65 for under 100.00 off ebay.(usually shipped to your house.) In my mind a way better skimmer, easy to mod, a lot better potential for getting the stuff out of the water. Also later can be added to ozone for more increased efficeincy(sp?).

01/06/2007, 10:40 AM	#19
Poorcollegereef Future Doc Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Posts: 961	I had a prizm for a 10 gal that I built but honestly it is a waste of time for anything over 20-30 gallons. I modified my to make it a pinwheel and later a mesh wheel and it produce slightly better but I really would not recommend it for anyone who wants any significant skimming power. When looking at skimmers, look to see how large the skimming chamber is and this should give you a good idea of how much it skims. The prizm's chamber is very small only holds about 15-25oz which will not give much contact time for the bubbles and water. I dont have anyother experience with D&D but I did have a good experience with Aqua-C so I would recommend the remora.