nano skimmers ?

the raz · 11-28-2006, 06:58 PM

im trading in my 65 gal. tank for a 24 gal. nano cube. im most likely going to get the aqua pod . my question is what type of protien skimmer is the best for this type of application ? please give me some input and links if possible .

PSH · 11-28-2006, 08:04 PM

Get the AquaPod with the 150 watt HQI. Then hang a AquaC Remora off the back. Should be good to go.

abigtroutt · 11-28-2006, 08:16 PM

Dont go with a skilter skimmer (Junk)

Loverotties · 11-28-2006, 08:26 PM

the raz · 11-28-2006, 09:11 PM

what do you guys know about the fission protein skimmer ? its 2"in dia. 6" h. and i believe it can be installed in tank or in filter of the aqua pod or nano cube .

dobejazz · 11-28-2006, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by the raz

what do you guys know about the fission protein skimmer ? its 2"in dia. 6" h. and i believe it can be installed in tank or in filter of the aqua pod or nano cube .

I had a horrible time with it. It's much easier to do waterchanges than mess with that skimmer

the raz · 11-28-2006, 10:34 PM

dobejazz thats not the first time ive heard that

. im a water change freak any way so maybe im just better often doing that then messing with any of these nano skimmers. what were some of the problems you had with the fission?

dobejazz · 11-28-2006, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by the raz

dobejazz thats not the first time ive heard that

. im a water change freak any way so maybe im just better often doing that then messing with any of these nano skimmers. what were some of the problems you had with the fission?

It was a pain keeping the water level perfect and the micro bubbles were AWFUL!!

storrisch · 11-28-2006, 11:32 PM

agree I picked up a nano fission to try for my 10 because it is so compact and it was def. not worth it. Packs the tank with micro bubbles even when using two filter discs. Too picky about water level. Stick to waterchanges.

the raz · 11-29-2006, 02:28 PM

i just got back from 1 of my LFS's and they had a nano tank by i believe the name was ( dont quote me ) M.J. delphin . the tank has a protein skimmer that comes with it built in ( but removable ). do any of you know about this manufacturer ? i believe this company makes lights and nets as well .

storrisch · 11-30-2006, 12:18 AM

never heard of it but it sounds interesting. If they are price competitive and actually work let us all know as I dont know that there is a decent working nano skimmer on the market right now.

the raz · 12-02-2006, 03:42 PM

i tried looking up the name and i got nothing so ill have to go back to that store and get the name of the manufacturer again . the skimmer for that system seemed to work well there was a 1/4" of gack in the collection cup . i just didnt like the lights it came with but if i get that system i could always change the lights

Wettank · 12-03-2006, 03:51 PM

try sapphire aquatics