I am fed up with my skimmer!

[bizzybeas]

I have a red sea prizm deluxe skimmer on a 65 gallon tank. It worked GREAT for awhile. It broke down and I had to have the motor replaced after about six months. Not having a skimmer for a few weeks I got a cyano breakout. Now it is not working again, I had it fixed (impeller) and it only works if the intake tube is placed at the exact right location into the impeller. This means that I can get it to work if I wiggle it just right, but 20 minutes later it will not be. I am still trying to make a brace to hold it in the "perfect" position but to no avail.

Consequently, I now have a hair algae AND a cyano breakout. I am fed up, and thinking of buying a new skimmer. Money is a little tight right now and I need one that is a hang on model and easy to use. Any suggestions for a frustrated reef keeper?

[Biggen]

I am fed up, and thinking of buying a new skimmer. Money is a little tight right now and I need one that is a hang on model and easy to use. Any suggestions for a frustrated reef keeper?

I am running an Aqua C and I love it. Costs around $160, but it is one great skimmer.

I am running an Aqua C and I love it. Costs around $160, but it is one great skimmer.

I ran an AquaC Remora skimmer as well until my recent upgrade.. It worked awesome. I never had even a single problem with it on my 55gal.. I just recently upgraded to the AquaC ev180.. I wold stand behind AquaC and state that the Quality is top notch..

HTH<
James

[reefrunner69]

For a 65g reef I think the would stretch the AquaC remora a little too far, I would recommend the AquaC remora pro with surface skimmer attatchment, but the regular AquaC is very good and may handle your tank....

For a 65g reef I think the would stretch the AquaC remora a little too far, I would recommend the AquaC remora pro with surface skimmer attatchment

Yes I agree with this.. The Remora did a good job on my 55g reef however The pro would have done a much better job..

but the regular AquaC is very good and may handle your tank

IMO both of the Remoras will do a better job than the red sea prizm deluxe skimmer... The EV180 even though its a bit more expensive would "Rock Your Tanks World" It sure does on my 55gal and I can place it on a larger tank when I upgrade to a bigger tank..

James

[bizzybeas]

Thank you for all of the responses. I have already contacted Darin to check on the costs! Looking forward to "clearer days"!

[loganj]

Originally Posted by reefrunner69

For a 65g reef I think the would stretch the AquaC remora a little too far, I would recommend the AquaC remora pro with surface skimmer attatchment, but the regular AquaC is very good and may handle your tank....

I agree with Kevin 100%.

[brndfrb]

I have an aqua C on my 65 gallon and it does a GREAT job. Pulls out lots of gunk.

Very happy with it

[Biggen]

I have an aqua C on my 65 gallon and it does a GREAT job. Pulls out lots of gunk.

I am sure the guys only mentioned the above because the Aqua C is only rated to go upto ~65 gallons. Its always better to get the biggest skimmer you can afford (to a point that is).

[reefrunner69]

I'm not saying anything about the aquaC remora, I have one and love it, but an undersized skimmer will always look like it's doing a bang up job, it never finishes pulling the stuff out, so it is always producing. An appropriately sized skimmer will skim like gang busters for a few days/weeks then production will likely drop off considerably as it is keeping up with the organics. I have always been one that believes in going bigger than the manufacturer recommends, I believe even good manufacturers are a little ambitious of their products capabilities. This is just my opinion, based on my experience and prejudices and is no more valid than anyone elses

[bizzybeas]

I appreciate the advice. I think I will spend the extra and be safe. I do not want anymore cyano problems. Right now I have no skimmer, even though it is hooked up it is definately NOT working. I think I will write a product review right now!