Prism Protein Skimmer

[Larry Day]

Does anyone have any experience with the Prism Pro Deluxe Skimmer. If so
please post a reply. I currently have a Back Pac and am a little
disappointed in the performance. Thanks

[Dave Cobb]

This group posting suggests against the Prism skimmers.

http://www.reefaquariumguide.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27063&perpage=15&pagenumber=1

"Larry Day" > wrote in message
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> Does anyone have any experience with the Prism Pro Deluxe Skimmer. If so
> please post a reply. I currently have a Back Pac and am a little
> disappointed in the performance. Thanks
>

[Lee]

Larry,

What size tank are you planning to put it on? I've used the BakPak II RR
and an AquaC Remora and the AquaC is a much more reliable and productive
skimmer in my experience.

Lee

"Dave Cobb" > wrote in message
news:GqGob.128979$gv5.21988@fed1read05...
> This group posting suggests against the Prism skimmers.
>
>
http://www.reefaquariumguide.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27063&perpage=15&pagenumber=1
>
> "Larry Day" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Does anyone have any experience with the Prism Pro Deluxe Skimmer. If
so
> > please post a reply. I currently have a Back Pac and am a little
> > disappointed in the performance. Thanks
> >
>
>

[Chris Taylor]

Only had the Prizm one week and am happy with it. I particularly like the
surface skimmer that comes with the deluxe.



"Larry Day" > wrote in message
...
> Does anyone have any experience with the Prism Pro Deluxe Skimmer. If so
> please post a reply. I currently have a Back Pac and am a little
> disappointed in the performance. Thanks
>

[Stephen]

I have a Prizm Deluxe and am more pleased with it than the Bak-Pak I have.
The unit is much more easy to remove from my tank (20Gal) and clean than the
Bak-Pak...

However I did have to make some modifications to get it to my liking.
I had to an adjustable spacer to set it back farther from the tank. I also
had to restrict the flow on all but two of the intakes on the surface
skimmer cup to get more efficient surface water removal.

The primary drawback of their design is that the air inlet to the pump rests
dead center over the axel shaft of the impeller. Over time, Hair algae will
get wound up there and get tall enough to stop up the air inlet. But hey, it
needs to be cleaned on occasion anyways and hair algae is often a minimal
concern in a well established tank... When this happens, the skimmer will
suck dry with a surface skimmer attached.. Which is good because the
increased flow at the outlet can cause leakage over the sides of the outlet
and make a mess. For this reason, I would not use one without the surface
skimmer...

The best design feature is that the air that flows into the pump->back into
the cup is a closed system. This means NO STINK like with the Bak-Pak which
vented collection cup air and smell out into the room. Also this creates a
negative pressure in the cup which aids in the expulsion of the skimmate.
I am surprised more manufacturers do not do that. I plan to modify other
skimmers I use to do the same thing and see how it works.

Stephen
"Larry Day" > wrote in message
...
> Does anyone have any experience with the Prism Pro Deluxe Skimmer. If so
> please post a reply. I currently have a Back Pac and am a little
> disappointed in the performance. Thanks
>

[wolfhedd]

i was talking to the LFS today and he was telling me about how long the
backpack lasts and how good it works. maybe your not doing something right?
he was talking about using a penguin 2100 or something like that for the
powerhead for the backpack to get it to work good...
i need to upgrade from a basic skimmer to somehting a little more elaborate
than woodstones. so i asked him about the remora, and he told me why dont
you just get a backpak...
sorry thats all i can tell ya
wolfhedd

"Larry Day" > wrote in message
...
> Does anyone have any experience with the Prism Pro Deluxe Skimmer. If so
> please post a reply. I currently have a Back Pac and am a little
> disappointed in the performance. Thanks
>

[CapFusion]

"wolfhedd" > wrote in message
.net...
> i was talking to the LFS today and he was telling me about how long the
> backpack lasts and how good it works. maybe your not doing something
right?
> he was talking about using a penguin 2100 or something like that for the
> powerhead for the backpack to get it to work good...
> i need to upgrade from a basic skimmer to somehting a little more
elaborate
> than woodstones. so i asked him about the remora, and he told me why dont
> you just get a backpak...
> sorry thats all i can tell ya
> wolfhedd

LFS will mostly carry Bakpak / RedSeaSkimmer and Pro / SeaClone. Remora will
be almost none except for those LFS that carry more exotic equipement. Ask
them if they carry IceCap ballast. Most of them will need to call their
supplier first before giving you the price.

CapFusion,...