j21kickster
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no, i cant advise the use of that skimmer. if you are looking for cheap but still good try the CPR Bak-Pak2 it is around 120$ if you know where to look but the prism is a piece
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keisersosei
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what about this one?
http://cgi.----.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=2045892447
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j21kickster
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Much better, good design. I would but it now for 21.99
j21kickster
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ive seen ones like that that work well, i whis it would give the maker. I cant quite tell if it is a cheap Knockoff but i can sat it would be better than the prizm and at 22$ its a good deal for any new skimmer
j21kickster
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Did you get it??
j21kickster
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You do have a sump dont you, if you dont that skimmer wont work, its not a hang on type.
j21kickster
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it mentions it in the description just thought id say just in case you dont. I havent seen you mention a sump just asking before you buy
keisersosei
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I bought it. I will have a sump and refugium Wednesday. UPS has my powerhead and overflow right now. I have everything plumbed and ready to go. I'll overnight the guy a money order and have the skimmer sent 2nd day. Hopefully I will get this problem taken care of soon. Thank you for all of your help.
j21kickster
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Kick ass, that should help also i would recomend a good tank cleaning before you set it all up. loosten a lot of the algea into the water an scoop it out w/ a net, clean glass and do water change. what brand of overflow is it??
keisersosei
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It's a CPR cs50 overflow. Is this good? I don't really know how there could be a difference in overflows -- they are simple machines with not much difference from one unit to the next (besides dual overflows and flow rates). I have been cleaning the front and sides almost every day. I have been reluctant though lately because I just took the carbon out and cleaning really dirties up the water. But I am buying a new carbon cartridge tomorrow.
j21kickster
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no, CPR makes one of the best over flows. there are some others, but i wouldnt ever use them. w/ a refugium, skimmer and carbon filter you will eventually reach an equalibrium w/ the tank and once that happens 
keisersosei
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So, in your opinion, I should always run carbon? I know this has been the topic of much debate but I've never kept up with the argument. I have heard that it will suck out any additives that are dosed.
j21kickster
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IMO carbon isnt a must, it helps if your water isnt clear but i dont use it on a reg basis.
j21kickster
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BTW how old are you?
keisersosei
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19, in college, and with a lowpaying, low-houred job.
j21kickster
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Really, you sure have nice house for for someone who has that description
j21kickster
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unless of course you live w/ your parents, whish is not a bad thing if your in college
keisersosei
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Thank you. Actually, I still live with my parents. All of my money is going towards a tank instead of an apartment.
j21kickster
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ha, i have around 10,000$ invested in a tank and a p.o.s car
j21kickster
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actually i need to go i have to go to work in 7hrs to talk to more people about their SW problems.