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Reddit mentions of Fluval Surface Skimmer
Sentiment score: 4
Reddit mentions: 8
We found 8 Reddit mentions of Fluval Surface Skimmer. Here are the top ones.
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Works to eliminate undesired surface filmsHelps improve oxygen exchangeRemoves organic waste from the surfaceHelps keep your aquarium water clean and clearSimple to use
Specs:
| Color | White |
| Height | 14 Inches |
| Length | 1.7 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Weight | 0.4 Kilograms |
| Width | 6 Inches |
I can recommend some surface skimmers for the sump, I am using the Eheim Skim 350 on a reef tank and it works great. I have added filter floss on top of the normal sponge filter. It has a slider to control the flow of the pump also controlling how fast it'll skim the surface.
Another option can be the Fluval Surface Skimmer which is dirt cheap and can be added to any filter intake/pump.
I would choose the Eheim one and add it to a timed plug so it runs for 15 minutes a day or something like that. It does wonders.
Check this: (But make sure your tubings match)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000256CGY/ref=asc_df_B000256CGY5160406/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B000256CGY&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167116240456&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=180843223943553038&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004338&hvtargid=pla-305618825890
Personally I like the Ehiem Skimmer (or any brand) for the added flow in the tank. But if the canister is providing enough flow then the passive skimmers are good.
Im not sure but maybe something like this or this or even this?
Its certainly hard to find a surface skimmer for something that is so shallow like these tanks are. They're all meant for deeper tanks that have bigger surface area, since shallow nano tanks usually don't have the surface film issue or have a built in skimmer/filter system.
I got this one. https://www.amazon.com/Fluval-A240-Surface-Skimmer/dp/B000256CGY
I bought it fully intending on taking a hacksaw to it and making it shorter. If it doesn't work, it was a $14 attempt at least. This thing would take the place of my intake and double as my intake and skimmer in one.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hagen-A240-Fluval-Surface-Skimmer/dp/B000256CGY
I had the same problem with my tank after my live plants had been going a while and I added a Surface Skimmer and it's now crystal clear. They are well worth it. http://www.amazon.com/Fluval-A240-Hagen-Surface-Skimmer/dp/B000256CGY/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1409790073&sr=1-2&keywords=aquarium+surface+skimmer
It's not a full replacement, it attaches to the main intake tube. You would remove the extension and replace it with the tube from the skimmer. The box to my Aquaclear 50 says Fluval on it so I would assume they're compatible. You can get free shipping on Amazon if you have Prime.
I have an open top on a 55, its actually eggcrate because I am afraid of fish jumping out. Evaporation is not a problem at all. Id say I lose a quarter inch a week maybe. The best part about an open top is when its a little low I just top it off with a pitcher, I just dump it right through the eggcrate. However, I did have a problem with dust collecting on the film on the top, even with a spraybar. I bought this skimmer attachment and now everything is crystal clear LINK