Best Nano protein skimmer?

Schraufabagel · Apr 5, 2021

Anyone have any advice for filtering 25 gallons on eventual heavy bio load? I have a Waterbox peninsula mini 25 which has a protein skimmer chamber that is 6.8” by 3.1”. This rules out the Tunze 9004 and the IceCap K1-50. Would a regular media setup (GFO, carbon) combined with a Tunze 9001 be enough for a heavy bio load?

Montiman · Apr 5, 2021

I really like the 9001. I have 2 9001DCs on BioCubes in the office and they have been my favorite nano skimmer I have tried. I don't believe the other skimmers perform better or worse but every other skimmer I have tried has been a pain to dial in but the 9001 is set and forget. Just keep the water level consistent.

Hallowhead · Apr 11, 2021

I struggle to get the tunze 9001 tuned - have had it for 2 years

BadPanda · Apr 11, 2021

eshopps nano skimmer. Been using it for a year and some change with no problems

Evan1000 · Apr 28, 2021

BadPanda said:
eshopps nano skimmer. Been using it for a year and some change with no problems

Are you using the old model of the eshopps nano skimmer or the new model? I have heard fantastic things about the old one but not much about the new one. I am currently looking for a good replacement for the nano skimmer that came with my aquatop 40 so any recommendations would be appreciated.

MaxTremors · Apr 28, 2021

Aquamaxx NF-1. Best nano skimmer I’ve ever used (and I’ve used a fair few). Would fit your dimensions.

Evan1000 · Apr 28, 2021

MaxTremors said:
Aquamaxx NF-1. Best nano skimmer I’ve ever used (and I’ve used a fair few). Would fit your dimensions.

Thanks! I will look into that! One question though, do you know if the out side magnet is reef safe? Or if I can change the positioning? Because with my tank I do not have 4 inches in length so I would have to have it facing towards the next chamber.

Ling_Thing · Apr 28, 2021

Ice cap k1 nano FTW

BadPanda · Apr 28, 2021

Evan1000 said:
Are you using the old model of the eshopps nano skimmer or the new model? I have heard fantastic things about the old one but not much about the new one. I am currently looking for a good replacement for the nano skimmer that came with my aquatop 40 so any recommendations would be appreciated.

yes the old one. Everyone seems to be having problems with the new gen specifically the magnet strength.

Evan1000 · Apr 28, 2021

BadPanda said:
yes the old one. Everyone seems to be having problems with the new gen specifically the magnet strength.

Thanks for the information! Where did you find the information about people having magnet strength issues? I have looked around but could not find anything about the new model.

BadPanda · Apr 29, 2021

@Evan1000 here in r2r. They were claiming that the skimmer will eventually slide down due ro the weak magnets. I was suppose to buy the new one but, not after those reviews. Either way, I think the old gen is a tad cheaper compared to the new one.

Evan1000 · Apr 30, 2021

That does not sound good. Thank you for the information!

Bmartinez76 · Apr 30, 2021

I was using the Innovative Marine Desktop NuvoSkim DC Protein Skimmer - Innovative Marine
on a 20 gal and it worked great, it is DC motor. It fit in the small sections after the filter socks without any mods. I am selling it now since I broke down that tank. PM me if interested.

SchrutesReefs · Apr 30, 2021

I have just broken in my Eshopps nano, very quiet and only had the micro bubbles for a couple days. Honestly not sure if it is the old or new version. I paid $140 for it, and it seems solid thus far.