Skimmer Question!! Prism or Cyclone - Aquarium Advice

dhemp34 · 10-19-2009, 06:12 PM

Looking to buy a skimmer if they are a good deal..the guy says he has a prizm and a cyclone ant that they both cost about 175 new...they are supposed to be great based on our convo. Which should i do if either

**ccCapt** · 10-21-2009, 08:09 AM

Neither. Both are overpriced pieces of junk.
Look into Octopus skimmers. Are you looking for a HOB skimmer since that's what the Prizm is?
In sump Octo's
Reef Octopus NWB Needle Wheel Protein Skimmers
HOB Octo's
Hang on Back HOB Reef Octopus Protein Skimmers

partypalooza5 · 10-21-2009, 09:05 AM

I agree, they are both cheap and not effective.

dhemp34 · 10-23-2009, 05:47 PM

well i can get a new one for 40 bucks and i am a stickler for weekly pwc so i dnt care as long as theyhelp a little...

CaptainAhab · 10-23-2009, 05:50 PM

Then it would seen you've answered your own question. Good luck with it, let us know how it works out. There's always people looking for skimmer reviews floating around here.

FishEggs · 10-23-2009, 07:50 PM

i have the red sea hob prizm skimmer on my 10g and it does help a little but it constantly needs to be adjusted. some days i think i have it adjusted right and the next time i look at it the cup is full of water. i wouldnt waste $40 on it. so glad i got it for free. it's such a PIA. also the salt creep from it is horrible.