This skimmer any good?

[SaltWaterN00b]

I have an opportunity to buy this skimmer at less then 1/3 of the price. Rated at 100g i think it was, i have a 55g

Let me know the guy is waiting on me.

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=RS1135

 

[Falco]

I don't have any personal experience with that skimmer but I have heard only bad things. If you are looking for a HOB skimmer then I would suggest the Coralife Super Skimmer.

 

[SaltWaterN00b]

I don't have any personal experience with that skimmer but I have heard only bad things. If you are looking for a HOB skimmer then I would suggest the Coralife Super Skimmer.

Thats sux, got a damn good price on it too

 

[aaron]

I had the smaller model, (I think the one you had linked to was the prism pro.) anyway I had it on a 15Gal and it really didnt do anything, it was impossible to adjust, you either got a collection cup full of water in 5 mins or nothing even after a week. I also got a lot of bubbles back in the tank. I would go with the Remora or something similar, They're not as cheap but there are many people on this board who swear by them and heve great setups. The oney you spend now will save you hours of headaches later- especially with algea outbreaks etc.

 

[SaltWaterN00b]

I had the smaller model, (I think the one you had linked to was the prism pro.) anyway I had it on a 15Gal and it really didnt do anything, it was impossible to adjust, you either got a collection cup full of water in 5 mins or nothing even after a week. I also got a lot of bubbles back in the tank. I would go with the Remora or something similar, They're not as cheap but there are many people on this board who swear by them and heve great setups. The oney you spend now will save you hours of headaches later- especially with algea outbreaks etc.

My problem right now is lack of cash, when I saw this my eyes widened lol, The guy said hes had it for a year, maintained it regularly and never had a problem with it. I need to start robbing old ladies or something lol
Yea the model is the deluxe one $180 i think it was.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

I had that skimmer for about 10 months and after it broke itself in it was ok. It lost prime alot and had some problems so eventually I ran it only when I was home. If you adjust it right you won't get a cup full of water. I then got the remora which is awesome. Check on ebay I saw them for 130-180 not a bad price.

 

[scarf_ace1981]

i would suggest a remora. plain and simple

 

[jf2381]

If you are straped for cash and don't mind waiting I'm going to be upgrading my skimmer soon and I could sell you my coralife 65 for like $50, but first I have to come up with the 500 - 600 I need to buy the new skimmer.

 

[SaltWaterN00b]

If you are straped for cash and don't mind waiting I'm going to be upgrading my skimmer soon and I could sell you my coralife 65 for like $50, but first I have to come up with the 500 - 600 I need to buy the new skimmer.

LOL I dont have much of a chice but to wait! I have some things for trade in the Buy/Trade forum so ill see how that goes but if not ill just wait!

 

[jackson6745]

To answer the topic of discussion, NO

 

[MO~IDOL]

I had that skimmer for about 10 months and after it broke itself in it was ok. It lost prime alot and had some problems so eventually I ran it only when I was home. If you adjust it right you won't get a cup full of water. I then got the remora which is awesome. Check on ebay I saw them for 130-180 not a bad price.

very true I just told out that skimmer 2 things
flood if not adjust right
clean cup & nack every 2 days other wise no prime

 

[underworld@hvrk]

hands down if your concerned with price I would suggest the css65, I originally had this skimmer on my 20 and it worked great(like most needle wheel skimmers) I would have never swapped it out if I didnt get the ERcs6-2 recuirc. for the price I did...

 

[masterswimmer]

Thats sux, got a damn good price on it too

There is a VERY GOOD REASON you got a damn good price!
All the input here explains it.

swimmer

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Listen if it's all you can afford it is better than nothing. But if you can afford a little more and alot better go with the remora.

 

[noodleman]

i got a remora that i'm not using, pm me if your interested

 

[grisha]

cpr bak-pak rules:thrash:

 

[jackson6745]

cpr bak-pak rules:thrash:

:Thinking:
Joking right?

 

[nanoreefer22]

:Thinking:
Joking right?

Real skimmate has yet to be seen by some :teeth:

 

[brattramp]

I've used a remora for a year on my 30g. It works like a charm.

 

[grisha]

:Thinking:
Joking right?

it works great for 30 g 20 sump. i have a remora and cpr . works the same
are you shure you are not mistaking it with jebo bac-pac ( they copy cpr)