CSS65 or CSS125 for my 29 gal?

[DesertBandits]

I currently have a prizm on my 29gal and the POS just isn't cutting it. I need a skimmer that skims, though money is a determining factor. I was thinking of a CSS because they are cheap, and people seem to agree that they do a decent job. I was wondering If a CSS125 would be to big for a 29gal, and would be too big to skim well or would make too much flow in my tank. Anyone who has used a CSS HOB, please tell me what CSS would you recomend I go with, or any other suggestions?

 

[gfk]

i have a 65 on my 29 gallon in my 10 gallon sump though.... works fine for me, display seems to stay cleaner then with my old bakpak

 

[mister crabs]

always get the biggest skimmer you can afford.....overskimming is a good thing

 

[AIMFish]

I think the 65 would be fine also, spend the difference of price on the 2 on livestock. I often wonder if larger skimmers are as efficient at removing the small amounts of waste produced in a small aquarium.

 

[DesertBandits]

thanks for the input everyone.:rollface:

 

[CaptNemo]

The CSS 65 is pretty good. I bought one and put it on my friend's 55 gallons, it does a decent job for the money. I have tried it on my 30 gallons but it's pump and bubble difussion box is just too big. Oh yeah, one more thing you should reconsider is the bubbles that it produces. kind of annoying sometime.