Recommendations for protein skimmer

[FishyMel]

Okay..I don't have a protein skimmer yet and I know I will need one. I run an eheim wet/dry canister and no sump. I need an off the back for a 75 gallon aquarium. Please tell me which one would be affordable and efficient for my seahorse tank. I looked at coral life brand and it is around 130 dollars which seems too expensive. How good is prism? I know it is cheaper.

 

[JetCat USA]

if you're just trying to save a buck but get the most bang out of what you spend get a Remora Pro w/ Mag 3, if you want a good skimmer that will do a great job and it has to be an HOB or in tank, look into the Tunze.

 

[ReefNutPA]

What you need to consider is the amount of microbubbles certain protein skimmers shoot out into the tank. The prizm does create microbubbles. I can't comment on microbubbles created by a Tunze as I've never used one.

I use AquaC Remora's on my seahorse tanks and they release very few microbubbles into the main tank. I do, however, still but a sponge at the output to break/catch any microbubbles that escape from the skimmer.

Tom

 

[FishyMel]

Couldn't you add a sponge to the Red Sea skimmer. Anyone heard of JEBo skimmer?