Bakpack or Prizm???

[fresh]

Hi all,

I plan on setting up a 72 gal reef and was woundering which skimmer to go with? I will have about 100lbs of lr and a 4" aragonite dsp.

I have used the Prizm on a 10gal nano before and I was happy with it, however I don't know if it will handle the 72gal!!!

I already have the Prizm, but don't mind buying the Bakpack if I can justify the cost.

Please let me know what you think, and how big a difference there is between the two products.

Thanks in advance.

Fresh.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Prism is useless on a larger tank from everything I've heard & read.

Anthony

[Aquattro]

A prism will not work well on a 72g tank.

[waltermus]

I say go for a ASM / Euroreef type skimmer, those things kick butt. Or if you're on a budget try a Coralife Super Skimmer, i have the smaller version and it's really good. :smile: good luck!!

[fresh]

thank you all for the reply (against) the prizm... However, nobody answered if a bakpak would be any better? I might have access to a bakpak, so would that be much better than my prizm or more or less the same? Is it worth spending some money to get the bakpak?

I guess the question is: how much different is a bakpak compared to a prizm???

thanks again.
MO

[Veng68]

both would be very under powered for a 72 gallon.

If it has to be a hang on the back skimmer........ get a remora pro.

Cheers.
Vic [veng68]

[Saltysteve]

I think you would be best off with a CSS (Coralife Super Skimmer). Many have rated the CSS above Remora Pro Prizm's Seaclones etc.
I know I am quite happy with mine! Do some searching and reading on RC!

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Will the tank be heavily stocked (with fish) or lightly stocked? That will also determine how powerful a skimmer is good for your intended setup. Yeah, the Remora Pro & Coralife Super Skimmer seem to be the 2 best HOB (although you'll have to keep an eye on preventing an overflowing collection cup on the CSS from what I've been told).

Anthony

[impreza]

Remora Pro does a great job IMO.

[fresh]

THANK you all :smile:

[fresh]

oh by the way, I forgot to mention that it will probably be lightly stocked.

I am thinking of starting with the Prizm (that I already own) and see how it does, then may be decide. I will have a lot of rocks and not that many fish. I will have to see how the Prizm does and if I need an upgrade, I know now not to go to a bakpak, but to actually may be try the remora pro.

Thanks again.
MO

[sumpfinfishe]

Euroreef or ASM for a 72gl, anything else and your just wasting your time and money- IMO

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

But Rich, are these (ASM/Euroreef) HOB or in-sump skimmers. It sounds like Fresh is looking for a HOB skimmer since the choices he's presented are both HOBs. If he is looking for an in-sump, then yes, he can get a much better (but also more $$) skimmer.

Fresh, could you please clarify what type of skimmer you're looking for?

[fresh]

Anthony, you are correct. I am looking for a HOB skimmer. I already own a prizm, but considering the upgrade... I might just run the system with the prizm for a while and then upgrade. But wanted to know in advance what my next options are.