Alright time for a skimmer... but which one?

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by stepho, Mar 31, 2009.

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  1. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    I need to get a skimmer for my 10gal mantis tank. He is a very messy eater and I am having a horrendous time trying to fight a cyano bacteria bloom. I don't want do use any meds as I am not sure how it will affect my beloved mantis. They are hardy as heck but some of the strangest things kill them.

    Currently I have a Aqueon 10 filter.

    That being said whats a good HOB skimmer for a 10gal with lots of skimming to do. I also don't want to pay too much because it will be cutting into my coral money for the reef tank (which needs a new skimmer too, but thats another day).

    I was looking at the skilter filter just for price but I am not sure about it. It looks kind of chincy to me.

    I was also looking at the prizm skimmer. It looks better to me than the skilter one. It is also more expensive though.

    Anyone have any other skimmers to recommend?


    Thanks for your help everyone!
     
    stepho, Mar 31, 2009
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  2. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Prizms are junk. Not sure about the skilter. There are quite a few threads regarding skimmer recommendations in the Skimmer forum that you might want to check out. This question has been asked quite a bit so you might not get too many answers too quickly as a result. :)
     
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  3. convict3

    convict3 Astrea Snail

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    check out the octopus hob line
     
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  4. Triplemom

    Triplemom Pajama Cardinal

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    I've been very pleased with our new Octopus skimmer. It's in the sump, but they do make HOB models.
     
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  5. salsalito25

    salsalito25 Stylophora

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    From experance.. STAY AWAY from the Prizm works fine for about 3-4 weeks then nose dive's...
     
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  6. Stingray

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    As stated i just got rid of mine after less then a month, complete rubbish, skimmer is a must in most reefers eyes, and so your better of getting a good one first time instead of doing what i did and have to spend twice, the prizm pulled out light coloured tea the new skimmer i bought pulls out,,, well all i can explain it as is sewage, dark green smelly pooage...
     
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  7. Triplemom

    Triplemom Pajama Cardinal

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    :laugh3: Love the description - right on target!
     
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  8. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    Thanks for the replies everyone. Sorry for beating a dead horse. I keep forgetting about the search feature.

    I think I am going to get the internal mini skimmer 115 by aquatic life. I think I can move my aqueon filter and have room for it.
     
    stepho, Apr 1, 2009
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