Anyone used this skimmer?

mallorieGgator · Jun 17, 2012

I was wondering if anyone has had any luck with the little biocube skimmer? It's on sale at my petsmart for $32 and I figured I'd give it a try and if it doesn't work I can return it. Just wanted opinions because I haven't bought it yet. It will be for my 20L for the nano in 90 competition.

Oceanic BioCube Protein Skimmer

ironworker · Jun 17, 2012

havent tried it, but read bad reviews there are better hang ons, actually the sea clone they have works well for the money, made by instant ocean. i think its called the sea clone anyway. just know you will have some micro bubbles use a peace of filter sponge on the output that stopped them on my friends 20 gal.

PokyReefs · Jun 18, 2012

I used one for a while and it pulled some pretty gnarly gunk out... If you can get a air cheap air adjuster ball valve you can dile them in pretty well.. obviously not the best but not to shabby.

Singlefin · Jun 18, 2012

It's basically an air pump attached to a wood air stone at the bottom of the main tube. The collection cup is small. Some people get it to work good. It was always filling the cup. I finally switched to a tunze 9002.

Part of me is salty...,

typicalwhiteazn · Jun 18, 2012

I had one 3 years ago, depending on the water level on my aquapod it pulled wet skim or decent skim. The water fluctuated alot so effectiveness changed. If you have room for a HOB, try Reef Octopus HB-1000. This the best bang for your bucks. More effective and bigger collection cup than the CPR and not as expensive as the JNS HOB. I think its going for around $150 and the pump is external.. so if you're limited with space than use that 'cause some skimming is better than no skimming; however, if you can up it to a HOB than do so..

or..

you can go the DYI route and make that at home with an airstone, air pump, airhose, a DASANI 20 oz. waterbottle, 3/4 - 90 degree barb, and 3/4 elbow barb. about $15-20 in supply cost. stay tune for pics.