Red sea hang on Skimmer up to 100 Gallons
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I agree it is junk, why not just save a bit more for a better skimmer.
I use a Euro-reef RC-135 on my 75, which was pricey but well worth it IMO.
If I was you I would look at the Euro-reefs at premiumaquatics.com, I believe they have a great deal for RS-80 on there home page right not for 178.99. I would go for that or an octopus recirculating needle wheel.
If I could have saved all the money from all the skimmers I owned over the years I would be rich, or able to aford a RK2.....(turboflotor t-1000, red sea belrin xl, seaclone, bullet 3, euro-reef cs8-12, euro-reef rs-80, and a few I forget)
Anyway I am just saying saving a bit more and waiting to get the best skimmer for your tank is better then wasting money on something you'll replace in the short term.
I really like my newest skimmer and think it performs on par with my becket but IMO the two are hard to compair. I really loved my bullet 3 but the pump was external and used more watts then my needle wheel skimmers.
JMO but like I said the RS-80 on the PA homepage would be a better choice.
I use a Euro-reef RC-135 on my 75, which was pricey but well worth it IMO.
If I was you I would look at the Euro-reefs at premiumaquatics.com, I believe they have a great deal for RS-80 on there home page right not for 178.99. I would go for that or an octopus recirculating needle wheel.
If I could have saved all the money from all the skimmers I owned over the years I would be rich, or able to aford a RK2.....(turboflotor t-1000, red sea belrin xl, seaclone, bullet 3, euro-reef cs8-12, euro-reef rs-80, and a few I forget)
Anyway I am just saying saving a bit more and waiting to get the best skimmer for your tank is better then wasting money on something you'll replace in the short term.
I really like my newest skimmer and think it performs on par with my becket but IMO the two are hard to compair. I really loved my bullet 3 but the pump was external and used more watts then my needle wheel skimmers.
JMO but like I said the RS-80 on the PA homepage would be a better choice.
bought a Prism at Christmas because it was on sale 40% off and I needed to use a gift certificate. I have not had any of the issues with dialing it in and it just skims away no problem. I took two days to adjust it and have not touched the flow regulator since. However I doubt it processes enough water to be rated anywhere near where they say it does. I would estimate 100 gph coming through the outflow.
But seeing other equipment I seriously doubt this would satisfy anything bigger than my 40gal.
PS if you dont have an overflow/sump you need the surface skimer adaper to remove surface scum. The skimer without it is useless.
But seeing other equipment I seriously doubt this would satisfy anything bigger than my 40gal.
PS if you dont have an overflow/sump you need the surface skimer adaper to remove surface scum. The skimer without it is useless.
kennyfish":1z4p25hy said:bought a Prism at Christmas because it was on sale 40% off and I needed to use a gift certificate. I have not had any of the issues with dialing it in and it just skims away no problem. I took two days to adjust it and have not touched the flow regulator since. However I doubt it processes enough water to be rated anywhere near where they say it does. I would estimate 100 gph coming through the outflow.
But seeing other equipment I seriously doubt this would satisfy anything bigger than my 40gal.
PS if you dont have an overflow/sump you need the surface skimer adaper to remove surface scum. The skimer without it is useless.
Wait, you will have to keep adjusting it when it breaks in.
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