Review - Innovative Marine BioSkim DC AIO Nano Protein Skimmer Universal

[seldin]

Review on my "Innovative Marine BioSkim DC AIO Nano Protein Skimmer Universal" $50

 

I have a Lifegard 9.98 AIO and the sump area is very, very tight. I purchased the "Innovative Marine BioSkim DC AIO Nano Protein Skimmer Universal". The ad said it was new, so I was skeptical.  Price $50. This skimmer works great. Years ago I had a Tunze skimmer and had to do a lot of adjustments. This skimmer is awesome. I recommend putting it into the 2nd chamber. Had to figure this out. The first compartment is the overfill chamber and I had a sponge in the 2nd chamber, and the skimmer in the 3rd compartment. However, for ATO to work properly, I found it better to put skimmer in the 2nd chamber. Really works well. Dimensions are 3.9" X 2.2" X 11.2. Rated up to 34 gallons. Also includes an adjustable hanger if needed.

 

Skimmer broke in very fast (few days) and when doing water changes, it goes crazy. There is a recommended water line to be set for the sump and that line, produces very nice skim. I originally wanted an Aqua C external skimmer, that I had used in many of my tanks, but that skimmer is no longer sold. In the Aqua C you could purchase a skimmer cup, that drained when it over flowed. I wish I had that feature for this skimmer. To me, this skimmer price is cheap, for how well it works.

 

For a bit, I was worried, that I would not be able to get a sump for this tight fit AOI. Luckily, this skimmer fits and does an excellent job.

 

[Marcos Duarte]

Now I have a Bubble Magus QQ2 in my 30g cube (with underneath sump). Do you think it would be a good idea to change for this new Bioskim?

[Manifest_reef]

I'm having a lot of issues with this skimmer! I've had it going for a few hours and there are microbubbles EVERYWHERE it's a complete disaster. The collection cup is filling repeatedly with crystal clear water, I've dumped it out 4 times already. I have it in one of the 2nd chambers in my IM Nuvo Fusion 20 and I followed the setup directions exactly. Am I doing something wrong here???

[Manifest_reef]

 Also it's supposed to be silent and its SO LOUD

[thedon986]

1 hour ago, Manifest_reef said:

 Also it's supposed to be silent and its SO LOUD

Breaking a new skimmer, that sounds normal. Raise the cup up high and let it run for a few days and it should start to calm down. Can’t help you on the noise, IM skimmers have always been noisy if I recall correctly. It might quiet down once it breaks in and a biofilm starts to form on the surfaces. 

[DAHNIC561]

On 1/25/2020 at 7:58 PM, Manifest_reef said:

 Also it's supposed to be silent and its SO LOUD

Did yours Quit down?...

 

Just got my IM Skimmer...Looks good so far and no Micro Bubbles at all...Kinda Loud but I'm hopping it will go away after break-in...I like the Clear Plastic design to...JBJ Hooked me up with a 25G Flat Panel there aren't many equipment threads for reference on the tank but, this Skimmer sits in there perfectly and you can barley see it...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Chadicus Meridius]

3 minutes ago, DAHNIC561 said:

Did yours Quit down?...

 

Just got my IM Skimmer...Looks good so far and no Micro Bubbles at all...Kinda Loud but I'm hopping it will go away after break-in...I like the Clear Plastic design to...JBJ Hooked me up with a 25G Flat Panel there aren't many equipment threads for reference on the tank but, this Skimmer sits in there perfectly and you can barley see it...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

K

Has it produced any waste yet?

[DAHNIC561]

17 minutes ago, Seea said:

Has it produced any waste yet?

Has only been running for 2hrs...When I say I just got it, I literally just got it...lol...

 

 

Tag me on the weekend and I'll update you on its progress...

[Chadicus Meridius]

1 hour ago, DAHNIC561 said:

Has only been running for 2hrs...When I say I just got it, I literally just got it...lol...

 

 

Tag me on the weekend and I'll update you on its progress...

Lol sorry. Ty

[DAHNIC561]

2 hours ago, Seea said:

Lol sorry. Ty

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On 1/14/2020 at 9:53 AM, seldin said:

Review on my "Innovative Marine BioSkim DC AIO Nano Protein Skimmer Universal" $50

 

I have a Lifegard 9.98 AIO and the sump area is very, very tight. I purchased the "Innovative Marine BioSkim DC AIO Nano Protein Skimmer Universal". The ad said it was new, so I was skeptical.  Price $50. This skimmer works great. Years ago I had a Tunze skimmer and had to do a lot of adjustments. This skimmer is awesome. I recommend putting it into the 2nd chamber. Had to figure this out. The first compartment is the overfill chamber and I had a sponge in the 2nd chamber, and the skimmer in the 3rd compartment. However, for ATO to work properly, I found it better to put skimmer in the 2nd chamber. Really works well. Dimensions are 3.9" X 2.2" X 11.2. Rated up to 34 gallons. Also includes an adjustable hanger if needed.

 

Skimmer broke in very fast (few days) and when doing water changes, it goes crazy. There is a recommended water line to be set for the sump and that line, produces very nice skim. I originally wanted an Aqua C external skimmer, that I had used in many of my tanks, but that skimmer is no longer sold. In the Aqua C you could purchase a skimmer cup, that drained when it over flowed. I wish I had that feature for this skimmer. To me, this skimmer price is cheap, for how well it works.

 

For a bit, I was worried, that I would not be able to get a sump for this tight fit AOI. Luckily, this skimmer fits and does an excellent job.

 

 Is yours running loud after break in?

[DAHNIC561]

On 4/22/2020 at 9:15 PM, Seea said:

Lol sorry. Ty

This is what we have after 2 days Tea like Waste...I did pull out some stringy gooo tho...Looks promising so far?

 

 

 

[gotboostedvr6]

Any updates?

[I'm Batman]

Yeah +1 on updates? I have one sitting on the shelf right now, thinking about dropping it into my Nuvo 20.

[gotboostedvr6]

Installed mine today

[BigMike80]

Any updates from guys running this?

[gotboostedvr6]

It works well until the dc motor goes.  Ive run mine since dec 25 and had 3 pumps go bad.  $40 each when out of the 1 year warranty period.