Is this a good protien skimmer
- Thread starter clowny123
- Start date
saltwaterdave
Member
I have never used one but from what I have read/heard that would work great on a 30 gallon tank.
A
andretti
Guest
Here's more people disin' the Prism. Mine came W/the 55 I bought as a used set-up. It's the smaller one, rated for a 100 gallon tank; the larger one is rated for up to a 300 gallon tank. Yes they do need a little tweaking and adjusting from time- to- time, especially after water changes, but it's no big deal...just a little turn here and there. They also come with a media basket; you could use carbon, bio material, etc. My tank is completely stocked, and then some. This thing removes the most ugly, smelly, dirty, foul and down right rancid looking stuff that one could imagine. I would not go any higher than a 75 gallon tank for the smaller version, It just dosen't look large enough to handle a 100 gallon tank...especially a fully stocked reef. Maybe a 100 fish only tank, but not a 100 reef. IMO
bdhough
Active Member
They work but are not the best of skimmers. I had problems with it clogging and the water flow through it reducing so much the power head lost its suction and didn't pull water. A seaclone skimmer from petsmart would work well too and might be a bit quieter. Prisms are very loud in relation to others. If you can spring for it i'd recommend an aqua c remora....
murray bmf
Member
I know they are expensive, but its a one time investment-Euroreef. I love mine and its plug and play. I was skeptical at first, but I broke down and bought it, it was the best decision I've made. the only problem is you need a sump. I had a Sea Clone before that and I know they have a bad rap but it was a really good skimmer. Quiet, easy to clean and affordable. The only problem was it could be quicky at times, but for the price you can't beat it.
