This a good skimmer?

mapleredta · 03/23/2007, 12:05 PM

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...&N=2004+113771

brandonst878 · 03/23/2007, 12:10 PM

I have heard very mixed reviews about Prizim Skimmers. Unless space is a major concern I think you can do better with a Venturi style skimmer or something like the Aqua C Remora. Just my 2 cents. Its better to buy a good skimmer upfront than to save a few dollars and wish you had something else.

McCrary · 03/23/2007, 12:57 PM

Try this skimmer, Kodyboy brought it to my attention and has one that seems to really get some good skimmate.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...&N=2004+113771

luke33 · 03/23/2007, 01:09 PM

The prism is below par and i would say the remora pro is just as good as the prism. I would suggest the typhoon or the ps160 from aquatraders. The ps160 will also work in your sump when you eventually build one.

gavij012379 · 03/23/2007, 01:20 PM

I have used the prizm before and don't think they are any good. I have also used the Berlin classic and although they are better than the prizm, they are still not that good.

I am also looking for a good skimmer and filter for a new max 45 gallon tank set up. Does anyone have any idea?

woodwonders · 03/23/2007, 02:24 PM

What's everyones opinion on Lifereef? I have the vs2-24 on an 80g with 20g sump. Seems to work good but I don't have experience with anything else. How does it compare the some of the other popular choices?

kodyboy · 03/23/2007, 08:58 PM

The prism is not a good skimmer, had one, trashed it.
The typhoon is a decent HOB.
The ps160 works well, and can be either an HOB or in-sump unit. Never tried it as an HOB. I have pics in my gallery of the typhoon and ps160 and their skimmate. They are very small pics though

I have heard lifereef is good, but they seem really expensive for what they are.

03/23/2007, 12:05 PM	#1
mapleredta Reef addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cochran, Georgia Posts: 387	This a good skimmer? http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...&N=2004+113771

03/23/2007, 12:57 PM	#3
McCrary Can't Stop Time Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,079	Try this skimmer, Kodyboy brought it to my attention and has one that seems to really get some good skimmate. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...&N=2004+113771 __________________ Matt Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. Titus Maccius Plautus (254 BC - 184 BC), Rudens

03/23/2007, 02:24 PM	#6
woodwonders Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: springwater, n.y. Posts: 108	What's everyones opinion on Lifereef? I have the vs2-24 on an 80g with 20g sump. Seems to work good but I don't have experience with anything else. How does it compare the some of the other popular choices? __________________ Dan Current Tank Info: 210g, 65g refugium, 40g sump. Lifereef skimmers, MRC Ca reactor, dart w/ OM 4-way CL, snapper return.

03/23/2007, 12:10 PM	#2
brandonst878 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 196	I have heard very mixed reviews about Prizim Skimmers. Unless space is a major concern I think you can do better with a Venturi style skimmer or something like the Aqua C Remora. Just my 2 cents. Its better to buy a good skimmer upfront than to save a few dollars and wish you had something else.

03/23/2007, 01:09 PM	#4
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	The prism is below par and i would say the remora pro is just as good as the prism. I would suggest the typhoon or the ps160 from aquatraders. The ps160 will also work in your sump when you eventually build one.

03/23/2007, 01:20 PM	#5
gavij012379 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 173	I have used the prizm before and don't think they are any good. I have also used the Berlin classic and although they are better than the prizm, they are still not that good. I am also looking for a good skimmer and filter for a new max 45 gallon tank set up. Does anyone have any idea?

03/23/2007, 08:58 PM	#7
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	The prism is not a good skimmer, had one, trashed it. The typhoon is a decent HOB. The ps160 works well, and can be either an HOB or in-sump unit. Never tried it as an HOB. I have pics in my gallery of the typhoon and ps160 and their skimmate. They are very small pics though I have heard lifereef is good, but they seem really expensive for what they are.