a 55 gallon bimac octo tank , would a prizm skimmer be ok e nough

[marinerules]

they have them on ebay for pretty cheap ,

but there are two kidns of the hang on prizm skimmers, which is better, the older oen , or the newer black colored one

 

[wee-reefer]

Prism skimmers suck for everything except very small tanks. A 55 with a heavy feeder would not do to well with one. Try an euro reef or something equivilent. Do not skimp on skimmers!

 

[marinerules]

is the euro reef a hang on skimmer


I can only use a hang on skimmer

also , how much is a euro reef skimmer

 

[wee-reefer]

http://www.euro-reef.com/
You can use any other skimmer that actually works. Do a search on here for them.

 

[marinerules]

a protien skimmer over $100 bucks is out of the question right now I guess ill get the prizm , and do water changes

 

[OctoRock]

a protien skimmer over $100 bucks is out of the question right now I guess ill get the prizm , and do water changes

Not a good idea. Do invest in a skimmer. While water changes are good, a high quality skimmer is essential if you want to keep octos. Im not sure what the curcumstances are that you cant get one, but if you have to just wait, you will thank yourself later. Try an AguaC Remora.

 

[marinerules]

is an aqua remora a hang on skimmer ?

 

[OctoRock]

Yes, the Remora is a hang on skimmer. I have one on my 50 and it works great.

 

[marinerules]

cheapest one i can find is over $180 bucks, I dont want to pay over 100 for a skimmer ,

the octo is 60 by the time i pay for shipping and all , then I have to buy 200 gallon mix of salt for future water changes, , I already have one filter, but i would like to get a larger one lol


man , y does this hobby have to be so expensive lol

 

[marinerules]

where did you buy yours at ?