Originally Posted by unleashed
you realy dont want a skilter filter these are almost completely useless as a protien skimmer if you need hang on tank skimmer go with prizm or cpr backpack. i purchased a skilter for my very first tank ihad used it for 6 months and not once did i ever have to empty the skim cup
You probably didn't have the air intake tube letting enough air in. I empty mine out about once a week and it's nearly full. Not saying they're the best thing in the world, but they work.