Chris's Fishes Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Hello all, I'm currently in the market for at least two new protein skimmers. I don't run sumps, so I'd prefer them to be in-tank. I'm open to HOB skimmers, but am a bit nervous due to some previous experiences with them leaking saltwater onto my apartment's carpet. And, no, I don't want to add sumps - I understand the benefits, but don't want to deal with it until I'm in a home I own. I'd like to get a skimmer for my 40 gallon, which just houses my Green Spotted Puffer, and my 55 gallon, which houses a Peacock Mantis Shrimp, 2 Clarkii Clowns, a Yellowtail Damsel, an Azure Damsel, and a 3-stripe Damsel. I'd like to keep it as cheap as possible, but I don't want to bother with something that's going to fail in 6 months, either. I was recommended some of the Fluval Skimmers, but I was under the impression they were only made to work on Fluval AIOs - would they work on a rimmed tank? I also had the Eshopps PSK 75 recommended, but I couldn't find any in stock - are they still being produced? Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment
M. Tournesol Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Did you look into the Tunze Comline® DOC Skimmers? Don't have one, but I have found positive reviews on the net. https://www.tunze.com/US/en/products/catalogue/categories/product-groups.html 1 Quote Link to comment
Chris's Fishes Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 17 minutes ago, M. Tournesol said: Did you look into the Tunze Comline® DOC Skimmers? Don't have one, but I have found positive reviews on the net. https://www.tunze.com/US/en/products/catalogue/categories/product-groups.html I actually had, but quickly dismissed it because I saw a max 1/2" thickness in the product description. But, upon further reading, it seems that it uses magnets, so maybe it'll work on a rimmed tank? They seem really reasonable in every other aspect. Quote Link to comment
M. Tournesol Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 (edited) 😬 i didn't think about your rim. You should look at the dimensions. side photos seems to imply that the skimmer was built with rim in mind On this video mister have a rim and the skimmer. Edited May 30, 2021 by M. Tournesol 1 Quote Link to comment
Kindanewtothis Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 I use a tonze 9001, it fits with a rimmed tank. 3 Quote Link to comment
Chris's Fishes Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 After looking into it, it seems that this will work - the manual makes note that you have to use an included magnet extender. So that makes it a top contender. Quote Link to comment
PeterU Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 6 minutes ago, Fisker said: After looking into it, it seems that this will work - the manual makes note that you have to use an included magnet extender. So that makes it a top contender. I use a 9001 on a rimmed tank (20H) without the supplied extender. 1 Quote Link to comment
Chris's Fishes Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 Awesome! The tanks I'm using have wide rims (40B and 55) but I'd imagine it'd work just fine. Other than that, how has your experience been with the Tunze? Happy with it? Any issues? Quote Link to comment
Kindanewtothis Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, PeterU said: I use a 9001 on a rimmed tank (20H) without the supplied extender. I don't use the extender either, it will fit. Quote Link to comment
PeterU Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 22 minutes ago, Fisker said: Awesome! The tanks I'm using have wide rims (40B and 55) but I'd imagine it'd work just fine. Other than that, how has your experience been with the Tunze? Happy with it? Any issues? Total rim on mine is 0.75 inches. Only been using it for about 3 weeks but it started pulling crap out right away. When using the surface skimmer attachment, I felt it was putting a lot of microbubbles back in the tank but it still pulled a ton of crap out. 1 Quote Link to comment
Chris's Fishes Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 26 minutes ago, PeterU said: Total rim on mine is 0.75 inches. Only been using it for about 3 weeks but it started pulling crap out right away. When using the surface skimmer attachment, I felt it was putting a lot of microbubbles back in the tank but it still pulled a ton of crap out. Awesome! I've never used a Tunze product, but I know they're highly regarded. I think the 9004 may be my go-to for the 55 (the mantis is really messy, and I think I may want to add a couple more damsels), and then I'll use a 9001 for the 40. Sound do-able? Quote Link to comment
PeterU Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 The 9001 is rated for 5.3 to 37 gallons, so it should be okay for a lightly loaded 40. 1 Quote Link to comment
Chris's Fishes Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 20 minutes ago, PeterU said: The 9001 is rated for 5.3 to 37 gallons, so it should be okay for a lightly loaded 40. I'm not sure a GSP would be a light load - they're pretty nasty. Maybe a 9004 would be better. Quote Link to comment
Kindanewtothis Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 I use it on a 50 gallons 1 Quote Link to comment
Chris's Fishes Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, Kindanewtothis said: I use it on a 50 gallons The 9001 model? Quote Link to comment
Kindanewtothis Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Just now, Fisker said: The 9001 model? Yes, it used to be in a 30 gallons, but ot seems to be doing a good job in my 50. 1 Quote Link to comment
Chris's Fishes Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 4 minutes ago, Kindanewtothis said: Yes, it used to be in a 30 gallons, but ot seems to be doing a good job in my 50. Good to know! What's your 50 stocked with? Quote Link to comment
Kindanewtothis Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, Fisker said: Good to know! What's your 50 stocked with? 2 ocellaris clownfish 1 flame angelfish 1 LTA Some mushroom 1 hammer frag 2 Quote Link to comment
Chris's Fishes Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, Kindanewtothis said: 2 ocellaris clownfish 1 flame angelfish 1 LTA Some mushroom 1 hammer frag Very pretty tank! I guess the 9001 will probably be fine. If not I've got other tanks I could use it on down the road. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment
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