Nano skimmer

[robert serafino]

What's a good Nano skimmer it is going on a aquatop 24 Cube it comes with a skimmer but I'm looking for something that's a little better the compartment It's Goin In is 2 7/8×3in. Any recommendations

 

[lolmatt]

If a tunze will fit go with that. Compartment seems pretty small, might be stuck with one of those glass tube style (not a bad thing just ugly imo)

 

[BadPanda]

The with problem with AIO (specially with nano tanks) tanks are the size of the chambers. The same company will offer a direct fit skimmer but has flaws(Coming from reviews). People have had better results with a hangover type skimmers. I had an Eshopps nano skimmer that was decent for my nuvo 20 but, had to tweak it every W/C. Have you tried looking into a refugium instead? Went with a refugium route when I upgraded and so far no problems. How much livestock do you have? Depending on livestock, a simple weekly W/C should be enough for nano tanks.

 

[lolmatt]

Hang on back is a good idea, the eshopps is nice and so is aquamaxx, the smaller one of theirs is probably good enough for that size tank.

 

[BadPanda]

Hang on back is a good idea, the eshopps is nice and so is aquamaxx, the smaller one of theirs is probably good enough for that size tank.

The hang on type sticks out like a sore thumb to me. I might consider it in a grow out tank but not on a display. When I was planning my upgrade, everyone picked out the aquamaxx hang on skimmer. Hence why I'm currently trying refugium route currently.

 

[lolmatt]

The hang on type sticks out like a sore thumb to me. I might consider it in a grow out tank but not on a display. When I was planning my upgrade, everyone picked out the aquamaxx hang on skimmer. Hence why I'm currently trying refugium route currently.

I also agree with you that a skimmer probably isn't needed on a 24g aio tank...probably 15g of water in there, a 5 gallon bucket is 33% wc, so like $60/yr worth of salt.

I think long term if you want to do an upgrade, move to a drilled tank with sump design to really get good skimmer options.

 

[BadPanda]

I also agree with you that a skimmer probably isn't needed on a 24g aio tank...probably 15g of water in there, a 5 gallon bucket is 33% wc, so like $60/yr worth of salt.

I think long term if you want to do an upgrade, move to a drilled tank with sump design to really get good skimmer options.

That's my plan in a year or two, an actual sump. Need to learn more regarding husbandry and other things before I really go all out.

 

[lolmatt]

That's my plan in a year or two, an actual sump. Need to learn more regarding husbandry and other things before I really go all out.

For both you and OP once you get there, nuvo ext tanks are pretty nice and fairly affordable options for predrilled tanks. Decent size options too. Use your old aio as a qt.

 

[BadPanda]

For both you and OP once you get there, nuvo ext tanks are pretty nice and fairly affordable options for predrilled tanks. Decent size options too. Use your old aio as a qt.

Great minds think alike. That is my plan when upgrade again. Might go with plain 40 breeder for a sump and not the overpriced acrylic sumps.

 

[lolmatt]

Great minds think alike. That is my plan when upgrade again. Might go with plain 40 breeder for a sump and not the overpriced acrylic sumps.

Get a local glass shop to cut you some 1/4" glass, 4 panels gives you enough for 3 compartments, one being for a skimmer with a bubble trap. Got mine for $10/panel, under $100 for the sump total.

 

[robert serafino]

All I have in there is chalices and a yellow clown goby. I will stay with the w/c every week. I don't even get much algae.

 

[ReeferReefer]

Aquamaxx HOB 1.5 seems like it would be great for that tank.

 

[Wojtasb]

I’m gonna jump on this post I’ve had my aquatop up and running for 6 months and the skimmer does not work. I’m not using an HOB so I was wondering if an algae scrubber would be a good alternative and if so what size pump to run from that chamber and back up?

 

[robert serafino]

I went with a tunzen 9001 fits real good in the middle chamber