Best Skimmer for Nano

[sw65galma]

I have a 15Gal Nano...and I need a better skimmer.
I have a Prizm, but I'd like a ALL-IN-ONE Filter/Skimmer type of thing?
Any Suggestions?

 

[laddy]

Can't really help you out, but what are your thoughts on the Prism skimmer?

 

[marvida]

Don't go with a Skilter. You can do a search & find a lot of mostly negative info on them. I don't have any experience with the Prism but most feedback seems to be positive. I have a SeaClone 100 on my 10 & like it a lot, but then again, SeaClone's get a lot of negative reviews. IMO the SeaClone is a decent skimmer for a small tank.
Good Luck!

 

[sw65galma]

Originally posted by Laddy
Can't really help you out, but what are your thoughts on the Prism skimmer?
They are not bad, you get what you pay for and nothing more..

 

[logen32]

i agree i pretty satisfied my skilter. Its a bit lowed though, but I turn it on when i leave the room.

 

[marvida]

I have to admit the main problem I had with a Skilter 250 was the noise. After I modified it it was quieter. I don't think it was as productive as other skimmers, primarily due to chamber height. With skimmers it's all surface area and dwell time.

 

[logen32]

how did u modife it ?

 

[marvida]

You use an airstone & air pump for a bubble source instead of using the venturi. There are some threads relating to the mod, I can't remember where they are. It's pretty simple; lose the venturi air intake (do this by just cutting the airline to a point below the filter's internal waterline, or take the airline completely off), route the airline down the outside of the chamber gaining access to the chamber using one of the bottom vents, put a wood airstone on the airline inside the base of the chamber, attach the other end of the airline to the pump and there you go. An air valve between the pump and the airstone will give you airflow adjustment. This will help with the noise but the efficiency won't improve much. There's just so much you can do with that short of chamber.