Charterhouse Aquatics: Red Sea *Deluxe* Prizm Protein Skimmer

Red Sea Prizm Protein Skimmer *Deluxe*
[Prizm Deluxe]

£89.95

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Dimensions: 34cm high x 6cm deep x 23cm wide.

Max bracing bar width 3.5cm.

Why Use a Protein Skimmer?

A Protein Skimmer is a very important tool in reducing the amount of dissolved organic material in the aquarium water. This material consists of protein fragments and other waste, which assemble at air/water surfaces. Protein skimming (also called foam fractionation) can be considered as a form of mechanical filtration, since it is a physical process of removing substances from water, without any chemical or biological action. While a mechanical or pre-filter removes particles, a Protein Skimmer removes suspended or dissolved organic waste and invisible particles from the aquarium water. The advantage of Protein Skimming lies however in the fact that waste material is continuously removed, separating it from the water flow. Efficient removal of dissolved waste helps to reduce the amount of harmful floating bacteria, reduce the yellow discoloration of your aquarium water, limit nitrate and phosphate build up, and prevent the development of slime algae.

Why Use Red Sea's *Deluxe* Prizm Protein Skimmer

The Prizm Deluxe is an “upgraded” version of the regular Prizm and includes all of the unique benefits of the Prizm plus it incorporates two enhanced options. A surface skimmer attachment is included which is an important incorporation because roughly 70% of accumulated protein and waste material in an aquarium are in the top 1” of the water. The surface skimmer attachment allows for the top surface water to be drawn into the water inlet pipe of the skimmer, so you are constantly removing the maximum amount of waste from the aquarium. This upgrade alone will provide significant increases in protein and waste removal.

The second upgrade is the inclusion of a refillable media basket. This basket can be filled with either biological or chemical media to obtain the desired results. The basket is easily refillable and allows you to change the type of media according to your needs. Placed in the water outflow chamber the basket comes into contact with virtually all of the water as it passes out of the skimmer. The use of the media basket turns your skimmer into a full purpose filter for most marine aquariums.

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Product Reviews

Submited By: Mark Filby on 04/07/2008
This Skimmer had loads of bad press, Even had people say "Not worth the box its packed in" But this little thing is great.

I run a 34g/150 Ltr Marine setup, i feed every 3 days and have 20Kg of live rock, with 2" sand bed, No sump and just a Avarage external filter, and yet this pulled out "A whole collection cup full" in 3 days. And for what it cost extra the Delux is worth the extra.

Only skim for 8-10 hours a day too!!!

Trust me for what its worth, its good..

Only thing left now is a Uv to finish the job.

Submited By: Simon Trippick on 02/12/2008
This product is a waste of time. Here's why:
1) It's noisy. 2) After a while, if the pump stops working, gets clogged, you have to take the whole thing off to service the pump which is a real pain, especially if you are working on a sump under the tank and space is limited. 3) The pump is not powerful enough, it is difficult to prime. 3) The amount of 'skimmate' collected is at best poor. The collection cup is too small. 4) It is not versatile enough. You can only fit it over a certain sized aquarium. There are no extensions of any kind. The input is not interchangable from one side to another. It only works with aquariums that have a certain water level!! If the water is low in the sump then it will stop working. 5) A lot of salt creep from the neck. 6) Virtually impossible to clean the inside of the unit as it is fully enclosed.

Submited By: TREVOR ROLFE on 11/11/2007
Outstanding!!!
Easy to install and maintain, a great product at a great price.
Once again top marks too charterhouse.

Submited By: Sat Ghataaura on 09/03/2007
I purchased this when I started my marine tank 8 months ago, initially worked ok, but started having problems with water intake. purchaed this for £89 a local LFS sell it for £115.
Charterhouse are by far the cheapest on the WEB. Thanks Charterhouse.

Submited By: Stewart Shine on 10/25/2006
I've used one of these in my 90-ish gallon reef tank for just under 2 years, and it works fine.
The motor finally stopped working, and I had to replace it with another.
The motor has to run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so I guess 2 years is not a bad life.

When you fit it, be very careful not to overtighten the clamping screw, or the plastic body will break.
(Bitter experience)

Also, be careful when fitting or removing the Surface skimmer. The adjustment lever is delicate, and will break.
(Another bitter experience)

Chaterhouse supplied both my skimmers. Their prices are excellent (my LFS said they buy them for more than Charterhouse are selling them).
I highly recommend Charterhouse for their prices and excellent service. They'll keep you informed at every step, and let you know if there's a supply problem.

4 Stars for the product, but 5 stars for Charterhouse !

Submited By: Paul Waller on 07/19/2005
I have found this unit to be exellent. Easy to install, maintain and operate. I have been using one for about 6 months whithout any problems. Great value for money.

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