Which skimmer should I put on my JBJ 25g cube?

Daniel@R2R · Nov 22, 2013

I've been looking at reviews, and from what I read, the best skimmers for this type of cube are the Hydor slim skim nano, Tunze 9002 (or 9004), and the aquatic life 115. Most of my info comes from Biocube 29 threads bc I haven't found much on the JBJ 25. Thoughts?

redfishbluefish · Nov 22, 2013

I have a JBJ 28 with a Tunze 9002 skimmer. Although it can be easily modified to fit into the back center chamber, I also built a “standard” canopy for my tank and mounted the skimmer in the back corner of the DT. Here’s a picture:

Daniel@R2R · Nov 22, 2013

Thanks for the reply. So it won't fit with the stock lid on? Whatever I use will have to fit with the stock lid because of the led light kit.

redfishbluefish · Nov 22, 2013

A Tunze 9002 will fit in the back center section of the tank with the standard canopy. Note that you have to modify the skimmer to fit by cutting off the magnet portion. If you do a google search there are some nice clear explanations on how to do this. If I remember correctly, I think you have to purchase a smaller modified skimmer collect cup too.

Wkrout · Nov 22, 2013

I use a tunze 9002 in my 29 bio cube in the center chamber I just had to buy a different collection cup and I picked up my media basket and cup from Intank they seem to have a lot for the all in one tanks . now if I could just figure out how to adjust the tunze 9002 seems touchy

Rockhead · Nov 22, 2013

Had a 9002 in my 29 bio cube but the pump stop working and now having a hard time finding a new pump, anyone run into this problem and found a fix?

redfishbluefish · Nov 22, 2013

Rockhead said:
Had a 9002 in my 29 bio cube but the pump stop working and now having a hard time finding a new pump, anyone run into this problem and found a fix?

Pumps are readily available…but you need to know which one. This skimmer came with two different pumps. If it was manufactured before 2009, it had Model 0800.040 pump. If it was manufactured after 2009, it had the Model 1073.008 pump.