Best small skimmer?

Caseyoidae · Jan 21, 2020

Looking for a skimmer that is 4.7 x 10 Or smaller. I like the ice cap k1-100. 40 gallon cube with 5 fish and lots of corals. Any suggestions? Thanks!

SliceGolfer · Jan 21, 2020

I have the IceCap K1 Nano and it does a great job on my tank. Louder than I want but really I don’t hear it anymore.

pecan2phat · Jan 21, 2020

I have the Skimz SN127, small footprint and not that loud. Also enjoy the DC feature of this skimmer.

pecan2phat · Jan 21, 2020

Caseyoidae · Jan 21, 2020

pecan2phat said:
I have the Skimz SN127, small footprint and not that loud. Also enjoy the DC feature of this skimmer.

I like that but it’s just a hair to big. Thanks!

Acroporaguy · Jan 21, 2020

I have the eshopps nano, and it's great, just a bit noisy. The only other skimmer I would go with in the nano size is the tunze 9001. I've heard it's amazing. It wouldn't fit in my tank, so that's why I went with the eshopps.

Tahoe61 · Jan 21, 2020

I use the Tunze 9001 in my IM 40. It's quiet, no macro bubbles, plug and play, efficient.

vetteguy53081 · Jan 21, 2020

Ice Cap K50

pecan2phat · Jan 21, 2020

Sounds like a Tunze 9004 DC would work well for the space:

Comline DOC Skimmer 9004 DC

Why does BRS recommend this? We have really liked the Tunze Comline skimmers due to their small form factor and their ability to adapt to many different systems. With AC pump and DC pump models available you can choose the skimmer that works best for your system. The Tunze Comline DOC skimmer...

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Mical · Jan 21, 2020

I have this little guy on a 65g tank with 5 fish, a handful of corals and a BTA -> https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-octopus-bh50-multi-mount-protein-skimmer.html

Casket_Case · Jan 21, 2020

I know it sounds crazy but if you have a forty gallon tank like I do, an Instant Ocean Seaclone 100 works fine. I skeptically bought one and after breaking it in it works great.