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TOTW 8-23-05 Prism skimmer MODS
I just started my 28g hex back up and fired up an old Prism that I had laying around and had to revisit some threads and to my surprise I found that alot of people absolutely hate this skimmer, however I have found a few mods to be worthy of this skimmer. And I have listed them in priority/preference to. The most important being the first one
These skimmers have a bad rap and I think the main reason is because they are NOT a plug and play skimmer, they do require some tweaking and it has been noted that many users of this skimmer report a break in time where they can slowly open it up as it builds up adjustment levels to the skimmer. I have heard that it needs to get the skimmate film inside the skimmer and work that new clean break in level. For the price of the skimmer and a little time and patience I do believe them to be well worth the $$ especially for a tank 40g or smaller. The only Mod I have on the skimmer right now with the pictures is the airline valve (actually using a gangvalve cuz I couldnt find a single valve) and the VHS plastic case, and as you can see from the pics this is not even 1 hr into it skimming Hope you guys find this thread worthy.
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Another Mod
I have also been running a Prizm Deluxe on my 22 gallon reef. Although Ive also read a number of posts where members have slammed the unit, I have found it to work fine when properly tuned. I have also made a modification. I disconnected the air tubing from the collection cup to allow the unit to draw fresh air continuously rather than continuously recycling the same air to the column. This has helped me to drive up my O2 content. I also connected some air tubing from the drain connection on the collection cup and routed it to a collection bucket just in case the collection cup fills.
Again, now that I am use to the unit, I have found that it performs fine. Quote:
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I also think the prizm is a great skimmer..
it's a little noisy and you do have to tweak it but it works great. It's running on a 20 gallon reef right now and I fill the collection cup to the top once a week...that's skimming as wet as it will possibly skim.
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I think I will be making a grate of some sort so the cerith snails wont be crawling inside the skimmer. Yesterday I cleaned the skimmer and took it apart cuz it stopped skimming, I had about 10 cerith snail shells in front of the output of the pump
Consequently only 2 of those where still alive!
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I had the same problem with the ceriths getting in there. They would live for a few days then die only to let their shells bounce around and irritate me as they hit the plastic.
I don't use it anymore since I hooked that Euro Reef up but I'm keeping it around just in case I ever need it.
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Just an FYI, the deluxe version is on clearance for 32% off.
http://www.championlighting.com/prod...cat=636&page=1
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Snails are no problem
Ive had no problem with snails getting into my Prizm. Theywill often climb up the discharge but if you install the filter media basket, which is available aftermarket, they cant get into the skimmer.
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Yeah about the only place I have found them is here
http://www.aquariumguys.com/prizmbasket.html You know anywhere else to get them cheaper Michael? If not then I will just DIY one real quick....I like the idea of being able to throw some carbon in there though, its just that shipping on it will probably be around 10 bux then by the time I get it I have 20bux into it and I can probably spend an hour or two w/some spare parts and build something.
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Id slurge for the $20
Sorry but dont know where you can find one cheaper. You could probably use a small filter media bag with some carbon just set into the discharge. Myself, I would opt for the basket even at $20. Fits perfect, easy to install and remove, just pour in your carbon, snap in the locking lid, and slip it into place. When carbon is spent, just lift it out, open the top, dump, rinse, refill. Super easy to fill and clean.
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