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fresh 08-28-2005 06:45 AM

Bakpack or Prizm???
 
Hi all,

I plan on setting up a 72 gal reef and was woundering which skimmer to go with? I will have about 100lbs of lr and a 4" aragonite dsp.

I have used the Prizm on a 10gal nano before and I was happy with it, however I don't know if it will handle the 72gal!!!

I already have the Prizm, but don't mind buying the Bakpack if I can justify the cost.

Please let me know what you think, and how big a difference there is between the two products.

Thanks in advance.

Fresh.

SeaHorse_Fanatic 08-28-2005 07:06 AM

Prism is useless on a larger tank from everything I've heard & read.

Anthony

Aquattro 08-28-2005 07:09 AM

A prism will not work well on a 72g tank.

waltermus 08-28-2005 07:15 AM

I say go for a ASM / Euroreef type skimmer, those things kick butt. Or if you're on a budget try a Coralife Super Skimmer, i have the smaller version and it's really good. :smile: good luck!!

fresh 08-30-2005 12:45 AM

thank you all for the reply (against) the prizm... However, nobody answered if a bakpak would be any better? I might have access to a bakpak, so would that be much better than my prizm or more or less the same? Is it worth spending some money to get the bakpak?

I guess the question is: how much different is a bakpak compared to a prizm???

thanks again.
MO

Veng68 08-30-2005 12:49 AM

both would be very under powered for a 72 gallon.

If it has to be a hang on the back skimmer........ get a remora pro.

Cheers.
Vic [veng68]

Saltysteve 08-30-2005 01:12 AM

I think you would be best off with a CSS (Coralife Super Skimmer). Many have rated the CSS above Remora Pro Prizm's Seaclones etc.
I know I am quite happy with mine! Do some searching and reading on RC!

SeaHorse_Fanatic 08-30-2005 01:31 AM

Will the tank be heavily stocked (with fish) or lightly stocked? That will also determine how powerful a skimmer is good for your intended setup. Yeah, the Remora Pro & Coralife Super Skimmer seem to be the 2 best HOB (although you'll have to keep an eye on preventing an overflowing collection cup on the CSS from what I've been told).

Anthony

impreza 08-30-2005 02:44 AM

Remora Pro does a great job IMO.

fresh 08-30-2005 02:38 PM

THANK you all :smile:


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