Help Identifying this rebranded Skimmer

[robbyg]

I think this is rebranded skimmer because I have never heard of the company before.
Any help would be appreciated with identifying it.

Thanks

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

Funny I cannot see the picture and I am using a MAC.

 

[joseserrano]

I dont think it’s no big box brand

 

[robbyg]

I dont think it’s no big box brand

I was wondering that myself but it's kind of odd that a small company would design and build a skimmer in a market that is flooded by big name companies making skimmers.
That controller looks like some kind of generic DC pump controller as it has a Wave option LOL.
They mention to never to put it in that mode

 

[joseserrano]

Lots of stuff is made that we never see. You could buy these on Ali baba in bulk and have them label them for you. A lot of products are just purchased and rebranded

 

[joseserrano]

Heto Dc Needle Pump For 159-211g Seawater/saltwater/coral/reef Fish Tank Protein Skimmer Aquarium Marine/skimmer Aquarium - Buy Protein Skimmer/filter Water Purifier skimmer Aquarium/internal Protein Skimmer aquarium Skimmer/dc Pump For Fish Aquarium

Heto Dc Needle Pump For 159-211g Seawater/saltwater/coral/reef Fish Tank Protein Skimmer Aquarium Marine/skimmer Aquarium - Buy Protein Skimmer/filter Water Purifier skimmer Aquarium/internal Protein Skimmer aquarium Skimmer/dc Pump For Fish Aquarium Product on Alibaba.com

m.alibaba.com

 

[joseserrano]

This one looked really cool, but not worth it to just give it a shot.

https://m.alibaba.com/product/18815...B18lRzXiYrK1Rjy0Fdq6ACvVXaf.jpg_140x140xz.jpg

 

[robbyg]

This one looked really cool, but not worth it to just give it a shot.

https://m.alibaba.com/product/1881549645/aquarium-protein-skimmer-with-pump-DC24V.html?__detailProductImg=//s.alicdn.com/@sc01/kf/HTB18lRzXiYrK1Rjy0Fdq6ACvVXaf.jpg_140x140xz.jpg

Yes they look pretty cool but the big issue is that there is no way to even get a new prop for the pump if it goes. I see that someone asked the question and they said to use a Bubble Magnus 600 or bigger pump. Thats an AC pump from what I can see. The IOAOI might be falling into my lap in a few days for free so before I even give it a try on my tank I will see if I can find source a replacement pump in case I do decide to use it full time. I have been using an ASM G3 for 15 years now with very little issue but I am interested to see how this stacks up. I also would love to reclaim some of my sump space.

 

[Jon Warner]

The pump is the heart of a skimmer.. beware the "no-name" skimmer pump.

And yes, one look at the body tells me who mfg's it...

 

[robbyg]

The pump is the heart of a skimmer.. beware the "no-name" skimmer pump.

And yes, one look at the body tells me who mfg's it...

Who?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Likely Chinese brand

 

[Water Dog]

The coke bottle nubs on the diffuser plate are a dead giveaway for whomever builds Aquamaxx/JNS skimmers.

 

[joseserrano]

That skimmer is internal and sits on a mount. I don’t think you can find something similar and it will work. Has to be the same pump. If it was external, complete other story. I wouldn’t cheap out on my skimmer. Even if it’s free