Advice about protein skimmer on fluval evo 52l

[rocknurworld]

Hi j have the fluval evo 52l tank Nd normally it's the fluval ps2 skimmer that goes in this tank. But I have a v2 nano skimmer could I use this instead of buying the ps2?

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Bump for clarity!!

 

[rocknurworld]

anyone help me?

 

[rocknurworld]

anyone help me?

does nobody reply on these?

 

[realwizer]

Unsure if your extra skimmer will fit. Just try it!

Most people tend to recommend no skimmer on a small tank like this and instead go with water changes. I have the PS2 and used it for 6 months. Felt like I was constantly adjusting due to small water level changes from filter floss filling up. So while I think functionally it was “ok”, not being able to control water height like a sump limited its usefulness to me. And this was with an ATO, which did not help water level for skimmer since it more was due to filter backup than evaporation in my experience.

I also tried running a fuge in one of the slots with chaeto. In the end, just went with two media baskets that I 3d printed (similar to intank baskets) and went without the fuge or skimmer.

Hope that helps a little. I’d suggest some trial and error to see what works for you in the end.

 

[rocknurworld]

Thanks very much for that information. do you have a picture of the baskets that you put in them?

 

[realwizer]

I dont have good pictures, but the files I used (there are a few different versions if you search Thingiverse)

Fluval evo 13.4 plug by hacxx101

Here I I have created a plug to block the hole in the fluval evo sea 13.5. this is done to increate flow over the filtration.

www.thingiverse.com

FLUVAL EVO 13.5 CHAMBERS 2.0 by BlackMambaRonin

THIS IS NO WORK OF MY OWN. I SIMPLY REDESIGN THE 1ST CHAMBER BY MAKING A HOLE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CHAMBER FOR EASIER EXTRACTION, AS SOME USERS REQUESTED, ALSO 2MM SMALLER TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO PRINT WITHOUT HAVING TO ADJUST ON 220MM BED AS THE STOCK ENDER 3 / 3 PRO USE. THE 2ND CHAMBER HAD...

www.thingiverse.com

or

Fluva Evo 13.5 media Camber 1 by MervinRalph

This is a custom Media Chamber 1 for tha fluval Evo 13.5 with a return to allow flow back to the top of chamber 2. 2 trays are removable to allow for different media types.

www.thingiverse.com

When printing for aquariums, you would want to use PETG filament.

If you dont want to print or dont have a 3d printer, dflowdesigns.co.uk also sells 3d printed baskets.

 

[rocknurworld]

I dont have good pictures, but the files I used (there are a few different versions if you search Thingiverse)

Fluval evo 13.4 plug by hacxx101

Here I I have created a plug to block the hole in the fluval evo sea 13.5. this is done to increate flow over the filtration.

www.thingiverse.com

FLUVAL EVO 13.5 CHAMBERS 2.0 by BlackMambaRonin

THIS IS NO WORK OF MY OWN. I SIMPLY REDESIGN THE 1ST CHAMBER BY MAKING A HOLE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CHAMBER FOR EASIER EXTRACTION, AS SOME USERS REQUESTED, ALSO 2MM SMALLER TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO PRINT WITHOUT HAVING TO ADJUST ON 220MM BED AS THE STOCK ENDER 3 / 3 PRO USE. THE 2ND CHAMBER HAD...

www.thingiverse.com

or

Fluva Evo 13.5 media Camber 1 by MervinRalph

This is a custom Media Chamber 1 for tha fluval Evo 13.5 with a return to allow flow back to the top of chamber 2. 2 trays are removable to allow for different media types.

www.thingiverse.com

When printing for aquariums, you would want to use PETG filament.

If you dont want to print or dont have a 3d printer, dflowdesigns.co.uk also sells 3d printed baskets.

no I don't own 3d printer. what is the cost roughly of cheapest 3d printer currently?
do you think prices of these baskets can be expensive £60 is alot which is half the price of the entire tank for what is in reality just some pieces of plastic together ?

also what's the media you chose exactly is best for each chamber and at which level of the chamber did you put what?

 

[Schulks]

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