Red Sea Berlin Skimmer

[MatthewLaw]

I am looking at the HOB version of this skimmer for my 50g. What have your experiences been with this item? THanks!!

 

[SdJaCK&SaLLy]

Haven't had any but I have heard they were good!

 

[Chris_A]

Other than size and quality of materials I don't see a difference between the RS Berlins and a Seaclone... They both have turbulent co-current with a lacking counter-current secondary feture. For the money there are much better designs out there IMO. The biggest issue I have with that design is it creates a lot of turbulance at the surface of the reaction chamber which limits "dryish" foam production (personally on designs smaller than 30" IMO a foam that is not dry but not wet is better).

Here's an interesting and informative link to keep in mind while looking for a skimmer. While it was writen for diffuser powered skimmers the basic info is applicable to all designs.
Skimmer Design 101

Chris

 

[Lorna]

still can't beat the remora for an hob skimmer