The Bottom Line
A well constructed, dependable venturi driven skimmer that is suitable for tanks up to 250 gallons and can be mounted in or alongside the tank or sump, but can be finicky to set up and maintain.
Pros
- Water pump venturi driven skimmer.
- Dependable, well constructed unit.
- Can be installed in or alongside tank or sump.
Cons
- Reported to be finicky to set up.
- Reported to require frequent maintenance.
Description
- Manufactured by Red Sea.
- Water pump driven air injected venturi skimmer.
- Features the patented triple-pass action in a unique compact design.
- Can be installed alongside or in the tank or sump.
- Suitable for tanks up to 250 gallons.
- Completely self-leveling.
- Designed for easy maintenance.
- Made from ozone safe materials.
Guide Review - Red Sea Berlin Classic Protein Skimmer
If you have a large aquarium up to 250 gallons in size and are looking for a well constructed, dependable, venturi driven skimmer that will really put out the foam, this is a skimmer to consider. It can be installed in or alongside the tank or sump, and the venturi air injector produces a consistent quantity of fine air bubbles, ensuring a large surface area for collection of waste materials. Possible downsides are reports that it can be finicky to set up and require frequent maintenance.
