Red Sea Prizm Pro Skimmer

Chef Reef · 09/16/2007, 05:25 PM

anyone else use it? whats you opinion on it. i used to be on my 10 gal now on my 30 gal. is this ok or is there a beter one to get?

BTW i got it for free still in box...

RED SEA PRIZM PRO SKIMMER

The unique Prizm Pro reaction chamber consists of a convergent upward flow first stage, followed by a divergent downward flow second stage. The combined action of these 2 flows results in a great turbulence, extends the contact time between air bubbles and water, and creates a protein-loaded, stable foam that is pushed up to the throat of the skimmer. Suitable for marine & reef aquariums up to 300 gallons. Designed for sump and hang-on installations. Includes external water pump, removable 40 fl.oz waste cup with drain port, adjustable height surface skimmer, filtration media basket, user-friendly operation and set-up.

tgrove · 09/16/2007, 05:49 PM

give it back

i had one of these and they are the worst pieces of junk ever.

davocean · 09/16/2007, 10:54 PM

I agree.
I gave mine away, and feel sorry for the dude I gave it to.

Chef Reef · 09/16/2007, 10:58 PM

i actually like it. it pulls out so much gunk.. why didnt you guys like it

davocean · 09/16/2007, 11:04 PM

Constant adjustment for light green tea skim at best.
My coralife is way better for a budget skimmer.

davocean · 09/16/2007, 11:05 PM

Oh, and ditch the bio wheel, that's FW.

madadi · 09/17/2007, 01:53 AM

i actually liked mine on the 29gal because i didn't have a sump. if you don't have a sump i think its good. mine put out real dark skimmate. it doesn't really surface skim. even with the attachment it will only skim if you have an auto top off that can match evaporation. if you have a sump then the overflow should take care of the surface skimming. but if you have a sump might as well get an in-sump skimmer.

josh&jana · 09/17/2007, 06:08 AM

mine come with my tank and i didnt have a choice, i did cringe when i saw it but ive had the tank running for 2 months now and im getting black stinky gunk consistantly, i have not had to adjust it at all, just set the water flow knob to about 10 oclock and just cracked the air valve, and it works great......

firecrackerbob · 09/17/2007, 07:09 AM

I wouldn't buy one, but since one was given to me its been in use for over 2yrs... its not great but it pulls light-dark green skim off. I use the surface attachment, when the water level evaporates down it pulls the top layer of for a while before cutting off, I top off at that point and repeat... not ideal, but it works...
there are some mods on the web as well that improve efficiency... I added a bigger air tube/drilled out the air injection hole, and added a needle valve to the air tube on the top for better control...

Chef Reef · 09/17/2007, 07:55 AM

ya i dont have a sump ATM. will be adding one soon. it pulls dark brown skim out of the water. sometimes it will be light brown. whats a good one to use for when i get a sump or will this one work for now?

God of thunder · 09/17/2007, 10:41 AM

What is the best hang on skimmer?

davocean · 09/17/2007, 10:49 PM

Tunze DOC or Deltec is best HO.
Coralife would be next choice, then Remora.

09/16/2007, 05:25 PM	#1
Chef Reef Moved On Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hallandale, FL Posts: 2,189	Red Sea Prizm Pro Skimmer anyone else use it? whats you opinion on it. i used to be on my 10 gal now on my 30 gal. is this ok or is there a beter one to get? BTW i got it for free still in box... RED SEA PRIZM PRO SKIMMER The unique Prizm Pro reaction chamber consists of a convergent upward flow first stage, followed by a divergent downward flow second stage. The combined action of these 2 flows results in a great turbulence, extends the contact time between air bubbles and water, and creates a protein-loaded, stable foam that is pushed up to the throat of the skimmer. Suitable for marine & reef aquariums up to 300 gallons. Designed for sump and hang-on installations. Includes external water pump, removable 40 fl.oz waste cup with drain port, adjustable height surface skimmer, filtration media basket, user-friendly operation and set-up.

09/16/2007, 05:49 PM	#2
tgrove Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Jupiter, Fl Posts: 187	give it back i had one of these and they are the worst pieces of junk ever. __________________ Former Vice President, PBMAS.org

09/16/2007, 10:54 PM	#3
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	I agree. I gave mine away, and feel sorry for the dude I gave it to. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

09/16/2007, 11:04 PM	#5
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Constant adjustment for light green tea skim at best. My coralife is way better for a budget skimmer. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

09/16/2007, 11:05 PM	#6
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Oh, and ditch the bio wheel, that's FW. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

09/16/2007, 10:58 PM	#4
Chef Reef Moved On Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hallandale, FL Posts: 2,189	i actually like it. it pulls out so much gunk.. why didnt you guys like it

09/17/2007, 01:53 AM	#7
madadi ReefOG Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Morton grove, IL Posts: 3,976	i actually liked mine on the 29gal because i didn't have a sump. if you don't have a sump i think its good. mine put out real dark skimmate. it doesn't really surface skim. even with the attachment it will only skim if you have an auto top off that can match evaporation. if you have a sump then the overflow should take care of the surface skimming. but if you have a sump might as well get an in-sump skimmer. __________________ -~adrian~- LETS TRADE YUMAS Current Tank Info: Glass box.

09/17/2007, 06:08 AM	#8
josh&jana Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: cranbourne vic australia Posts: 287	mine come with my tank and i didnt have a choice, i did cringe when i saw it but ive had the tank running for 2 months now and im getting black stinky gunk consistantly, i have not had to adjust it at all, just set the water flow knob to about 10 oclock and just cracked the air valve, and it works great......

09/17/2007, 07:09 AM	#9
firecrackerbob Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Never Never Land Posts: 339	I wouldn't buy one, but since one was given to me its been in use for over 2yrs... its not great but it pulls light-dark green skim off. I use the surface attachment, when the water level evaporates down it pulls the top layer of for a while before cutting off, I top off at that point and repeat... not ideal, but it works... there are some mods on the web as well that improve efficiency... I added a bigger air tube/drilled out the air injection hole, and added a needle valve to the air tube on the top for better control... __________________ You must become the change you want to see Current Tank Info: Salt: 55 w 20g sump/fuge-SPS/zoos --- Fresh: 120g koi tank

09/17/2007, 07:55 AM	#10
Chef Reef Moved On Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hallandale, FL Posts: 2,189	ya i dont have a sump ATM. will be adding one soon. it pulls dark brown skim out of the water. sometimes it will be light brown. whats a good one to use for when i get a sump or will this one work for now?

09/17/2007, 10:41 AM	#11
God of thunder Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Iceland Posts: 627	What is the best hang on skimmer? __________________ Not guts, no glory! Current Tank Info: 95 Gal Eheim MP, 400W coralvue reeflux 10k 4x25W T5 25k

09/17/2007, 10:49 PM	#12
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Tunze DOC or Deltec is best HO. Coralife would be next choice, then Remora. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD