Eshopps Nano Skimmer

[flchamp89]

So I know there is a love hate relationship with this item. I like it but have one perplexing head scratcher. Mine came with a tiny piece of foam on the inside of the intake side of the pump. I like the concept of this. My tank is very clean probably too clean. However it takes very little to clog this foam and before a week it has impacted the skimmers performance. It helps keep motor clean but I'm thinking about tossing it. But... You can clean the whole skimmer in 5 minutes. Anyone toss the foam out?

 

[Peace River]

So I know there is a love hate relationship with this item. I like it but have one perplexing head scratcher. Mine came with a tiny piece of foam on the inside of the intake side of the pump. I like the concept of this. My tank is very clean probably too clean. However it takes very little to clog this foam and before a week it has impacted the skimmers performance. It helps keep motor clean but I'm thinking about tossing it. But... You can clean the whole skimmer in 5 minutes. Anyone toss the foam out?

What about replacing the foam with another piece of foam that has larger pores so it doesn't clog as quickly?

 

[flchamp89]

What about replacing the foam with another piece of foam that has larger pores so it doesn't clog as quickly?

That was a thought too. You would think they put it in there for a reason. I can't imagine if your tank was actually dirty lol. Im leaning towards pitching it. I know there has to be some users on here. Was hoping they would chime in. Thanks Peace River.

 

[trevorhiller]

Just curious if you ever did end up ditching the foam filter pad? It’s pretty course already, but I just cleaned my skimmer last week and it’s already clogged up. The foam isn’t even reaching the bottom of the neck. This skimmer works great when it’s clean.
I usually am able to get a month between cleaning, however, I just treated for Dino’s and I believe that’s why it’s clogged. However, I have filter floss “in front” of that chamber and still only a week….

I can’t imagine it’s protecting the pump from anything. I imagine any detritus would be chewed up and spit out in the skimmate so I’m not really sure of the purpose but I don’t want to burn up my pump either.