Protein Skimmer- $80

[zilly]

I found a 'Red Sea Prizm Pro Deluxe Protein Skimmer' rated for 250gals for 80 bucks. (used) Any one know if this is any good?

 

[zilly]

well ive been looking around on the net and it doesnt seem to be that great. Most reviewers are recommending the AquaC Remora. Damn, trying to get things cheap! lol

 

[ds450x]

Im just getting into saltwater and everyone will tell you prism skimmers are a waste of money. My friend upgraded and gave me his old prism that was used for maybe 6 months and all the thing does is make bubbles and doesnt remove much. It has a flow valve and you have to have the thing almost completely shut or it just fills the skimmer will tank water and no waste within 5 mins.

 

[zilly]

Ok, thanx DS, I'm going to pass on it.

 

[ds450x]

Red Sea makes a nice skimmer thats only $160 or $180 that is suppose to do up to a 125 gallon tank and they also have one smaller that does up to a 60 gallon tank.

 

[dalo78]

The aquaC Remora w/ pump upgrade works really well and you can get a used one for about 100 on ----.

 

[cveverly]

What size is your tank? What are you planning to keep in it?
A couple of good skimmers that are $200 or less include Octopus 100SS and 100F also the Turboflotor Blue 1000.

 

[niskyvaulter]

skimmers are something where price really does equal quality. what size is your setup? you dont need to buy top of the line $300 dollar skimmers for like a 55, but you shouldnt go with cheapos.