Aqua C Remora vs Red Sea Prizm Skimmers - Aquarium Advice

Good Crab · 03-13-2006, 03:19 PM

Is the Aqua C Remora really 2 times better than the Red Sea Prizm. The Remora in 2 times the price.

Would you get the Prizm and save 80 bucks or go for the Aqua C at 2X the price?

NewInTown · 03-13-2006, 04:01 PM

I have never had the prizm but have herd its not the best from many people. I use the Aqua C on a 30 gal as the only means of filtration, and the tank is A++. My first skimmer was a seaclone I could have saved $90 and just got the good one to begin with. Look around and find a used one
I paid $120 for mine.

AMANIQU77 · 03-13-2006, 06:02 PM

I have a Red Sea Prizm...I mean, it's alright...but would I say it's good? Probably not. I mean, it suds up the collection cup. But I could hope for a much finer suds than the bubbles it generate. Sometimes, for me, the tinier, denser, and dirtier the bubbles, the better the skimmer is. But if it's like laundry detergent-type of suds....it's alright.

So there you go. Go save up some money and get a decent skimmer. You don't want to go cheap on that part of your setup.

Good Crab · 03-13-2006, 06:43 PM

Sounds like sound advice!

Thanks--

fishfreek · 03-13-2006, 08:58 PM

I have used both although I have never used the Prizm PRO. The Remora C is hands down better than the orginal Prizm.

Good Crab · 03-13-2006, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishfreek

I have used both although I have never used the Prizm PRO. The Remora C is hands down better than the orginal Prizm.

Thanks for the feedback...

ntswift · 03-13-2006, 11:49 PM

I just got the Aqua C remora and i love it. i don't have much to compare it to except the skilter from Dr.F&S, which is junk by the way, IMO. The Aqua C is a really sweet skimmer. i dont know on the prism but i was searching for a skimmer about 3 weeks ago and was researching them all. Everyone said to go with the Aqua C and i dont regret it a bit. A little bit more money for a little less frustration and a little more satisfaction is worth it to me.

ColdFish · 03-14-2006, 03:56 AM

I plan to replace the Prizm in my 50 gallon FOWLR with a Remora the next time that I make an order with Fosters and Smith. The Prizm does work, but it's all a matter of how much time you want to spend cleaning it and fooling around with the adjustment knob. Have finally gotten tired enough of it to shell out the money for a Remora. Have never seen anyone post a negative on that skimmer.

jasno999 · 03-14-2006, 06:41 AM

Go remora C cause that is what everybody likes on every board.

Good Crab · 03-14-2006, 12:10 PM

I just ordered the Remora. Should be here in a week or so.

Thanks again for the advice.

03-13-2006, 03:19 PM	#1
Good Crab Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Beach, Florida Posts: 61	Aqua C Remora vs Red Sea Prizm Skimmers Is the Aqua C Remora really 2 times better than the Red Sea Prizm. The Remora in 2 times the price. Would you get the Prizm and save 80 bucks or go for the Aqua C at 2X the price?

03-13-2006, 06:02 PM	#3
AMANIQU77 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montgomery County MD Posts: 287 Images: 21	I have a Red Sea Prizm...I mean, it's alright...but would I say it's good? Probably not. I mean, it suds up the collection cup. But I could hope for a much finer suds than the bubbles it generate. Sometimes, for me, the tinier, denser, and dirtier the bubbles, the better the skimmer is. But if it's like laundry detergent-type of suds....it's alright. So there you go. Go save up some money and get a decent skimmer. You don't want to go cheap on that part of your setup. __________________ We live and we learn

03-13-2006, 08:58 PM	#5
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	I have used both although I have never used the Prizm PRO. The Remora C is hands down better than the orginal Prizm. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

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03-13-2006, 04:01 PM	#2
NewInTown Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Maple Grove, MN Posts: 122	I have never had the prizm but have herd its not the best from many people. I use the Aqua C on a 30 gal as the only means of filtration, and the tank is A++. My first skimmer was a seaclone I could have saved $90 and just got the good one to begin with. Look around and find a used one I paid $120 for mine.

03-13-2006, 06:43 PM	#4
Good Crab Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Beach, Florida Posts: 61	Sounds like sound advice! Thanks--

03-13-2006, 11:49 PM	#7
ntswift Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 732	I just got the Aqua C remora and i love it. i don't have much to compare it to except the skilter from Dr.F&S, which is junk by the way, IMO. The Aqua C is a really sweet skimmer. i dont know on the prism but i was searching for a skimmer about 3 weeks ago and was researching them all. Everyone said to go with the Aqua C and i dont regret it a bit. A little bit more money for a little less frustration and a little more satisfaction is worth it to me.

03-14-2006, 03:56 AM	#8
ColdFish Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 173	I plan to replace the Prizm in my 50 gallon FOWLR with a Remora the next time that I make an order with Fosters and Smith. The Prizm does work, but it's all a matter of how much time you want to spend cleaning it and fooling around with the adjustment knob. Have finally gotten tired enough of it to shell out the money for a Remora. Have never seen anyone post a negative on that skimmer.

03-14-2006, 06:41 AM	#9
jasno999 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: King of Prussia, PA Posts: 527	Go remora C cause that is what everybody likes on every board.

03-14-2006, 12:10 PM	#10
Good Crab Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Beach, Florida Posts: 61	I just ordered the Remora. Should be here in a week or so. Thanks again for the advice.