• Recommend a good hanging skimmer.

  • David3217

Good afternoon. I'm trying to find a hang-on filter for an aquarium up to 150 liters. THE CHALLENGES ARE AS FOLLOWS: - The suggested "brands" are not trustworthy (for example, the Mini Flotor from Aquamedic is heavily criticized on Russian forums) - the models I looked at in Kyiv are frankly poor (some Italian contraption looks decent, but the stock pump has a regular impeller and insufficient power. I saw it in operation: it makes me want to cry. And I really don't want to pay 150 euros for this device) I would appreciate any advice from experienced aquarists.

Sherri1320

Please forgive me, but "experienced seamen" do not use hang-on skimmers, except perhaps in a mini setup, so it's unlikely they will advise you. My suggestion is to build a sump, drill an aquarium, or make an overflow box - and you will find happiness (that is, any normal, efficient skimmer model).

Gene1948

I am having a sump installed with a hole in the back wall. I think in the near future (closer to the hot summer) I will get both a sump and a chiller, and I will connect a sterilizer as well... But for now, I have decided to create a "minimalist" setup for the aquarium (and the 130 liters with full "stuffing" would be too expensive when calculated per liter of seawater). By the way, as of today, I have already acquired what I consider to be the optimal skimmer option - a Red Sea PRIZM. I assessed it visually by looking at a working sample. I hope I made the right choice.

Cynthia

You bought a decent skimmer, the only better ones are the Deltec MCE 500 for 250 euros, Deltec MCE 600 for 300 euros, and there are no more good hang-on skimmers available. It's a pity you already bought the Red Sea PRIZM for half the price, but it's too late to suggest anything.

Erin

Is it still available? And if so, what is the volume?