Whats the BEST HOB Skimmer?

[cam78]

I have a Red Sea Prism Deluxe. It skims pretty good but I wanna get my water as prestine as possible. Suggestions?

 

[reefforbrains]

The one you have should be fine, OVERskimming is almost as bad as it not at all.

 

[cam78]

Wow, not the answer I was looking for. LOL, if its a good skimmer though wouldn't it take out what it needs to? I think my water could definatly get skimmed more.

 

[reefforbrains]

You can skim amazing amounts out of the common tank. Key is to remove bio toxin and contaminates but trace elements can also get skimmed out too. You get a feel for your tank after a while. It becomes like sonar and you can tell by looking that the inhabitants arent happy.
If they ARE happy then dont let the amount of skimate dictate what defines a good skimmer from a poor one. if you rlooking to remove particulate perhaps a bit of carbon or a filtersock for a few hours once every few weeks. This should give you the crystal clear look without losing the important things.
JMO but remeber I also run a seaclone, so go figure

 

[ejensen]

To answer your question with no extras. I don't think its the best but great for the price and performance. AquaC Remora. There are 3 different sizes.

 

[helpme74]

AquaC Remora

 

[eugenez_21]

Aqua C Urchin

for a sump