Need Skimmer recommendations for IM20

kamla · Dec 10, 2019

Hi all

I looking for recommendations for a skimmer for my IM20.

What are you guys using?
Pics of skimate would be great as well

Thax

vetteguy53081 · Dec 10, 2019

kamla said:
Hi all

I looking for recommendations for a skimmer for my IM20.

What are you guys using?
Pics of skimate would be great as well

Thax

IceCap K50

kamla · Dec 10, 2019

vetteguy53081 said:
IceCap K50

That looks like a big skimmer, do you think it will fit in My IM20

i would like to place the skimmer in the back baffles

BadPanda · Dec 10, 2019

icecap nano. Used it on my nuvo 20 and currently using another one on my nuvo 40. Fits in the second chamber without mods. Skims out coffee just in time for breakfast.

kamla · Dec 10, 2019

BadPanda said:
icecap nano. Used it on my nuvo 20 and currently using another one on my nuvo 40. Fits in the second chamber without mods. Skims out coffee just in time for breakfast.

which compartment did you place it in?
is it a set and forgot type..

or do you have fiddle with it to tune it in?

any pics

THAX

Bastray · Dec 10, 2019

I would honestly recommend not using a skimmer for this tank. Stick to larger water changes, 5-10 gallons, weekly and you should be good. Those smaller skimmers don’t work the best and I just don’t think the expense is justified.

I had the same tank before I set up my current tank and had the IM skimmer on it and just didn’t notice a difference that justified the extra cost and added equipment. I wish I would have listened to the advice to just up my water changes. With a tank that volume, water changes are the best export method.

vetteguy53081 · Dec 10, 2019

vetteguy53081 said:
IceCap K50

Its less than 3" round. If you want to go smaller, there is the Tunze 9004 but I did not care for its inadequacies

BadPanda · Dec 10, 2019

kamla said:
which compartment did you place it in?
is it a set and forgot type..

or do you have fiddle with it to tune it in?

any pics

THAX

2nd chamber. No fiddling until you have to remove and replace it. It's an easy skimmer 24 hour break in from both skimmers. my reminder for plament is the collection cup an inch above the tank. I'll take a pic when I get home. I clean the pump monthly since it's small and everything else as needed. it will overflow on its first night from my experience but will fix itself. I find it to skim more the less I clean the body.

kamla · Dec 11, 2019

any one else

Thax

sas226 · Dec 12, 2019

Eshopps Nano fits in there as well.
The back chamber is 2.8" front to backk, so make sure no dimension on it are larger than that, for instance that Icecap someone mentioned has a 3.5x4.75" footprint and a 3" body diameter, won't fit. The Icecap K1 will it's under 3"

Dine · Dec 12, 2019

I’ve been following along too. Anyone have comments on noise levels of the icecap or others?

I read where the icecap was noisey but the reviews were from when they first launched. Don’t know if there’s been any improvements since? I have a useless IM ghost skimmer, looking to find a more effective replacement