Rio nano Skimmer

meowzer

meowzer

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has anyone ever heard of a Rio nano Skimmer???
It says it has a carbon cartridge...so does that make it a filter too? I was thinking of a small skimmer for my 10G
need to know if this will work as a skimmer/and filter?
 
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smartorl

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I use one on my dwarf seahorse tanks. I have never used them in place of a filter though, honestly, I never really thought about it. I will say that the ones I have skim the heck out of the tanks! I bought mine as a lot on the Bay and have been ecstatic.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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HMMM.....well on the 10G, the opening in the hood would not be big enough for both the HOB filter and this rio skimmer
I was just thinking of something that maybe did both..that was compact
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Well I ordered it....so we shall see.....
I had to order new bulbs for the 54G anyway...they are just about at 1 year.....December it will be MH bulbs for the 225G

Does it ever end .......
 
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smartorl

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You'll be happy with it I'm almost certain. I have been continually surprised by the amount of crap it skims. I think I only paid less than $15 a piece for them and they are invaluable to me now.
In order to ensure that everyone gets fed, I have to in essense almost overfeed the tank. I do stock the tanks with alot of gorgs and non-stinging corals but still stress over water quality.
Those skimmers have decreased my water changes by at least 50%.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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LOL...I have 2 black and white gobies, a few snails, and a crab or maybe 2 in this tank....BUT it is full of Kenya tree....this is where I keep tossing the "extra"
I also just tossed in a few tiny red mushrooms today, and 2 brown palys.....there will be more when I frag the rest....ONE DAY I hope to get to my NOTSO LFS in Texas and bring him this stuff....don't know what I'll get in return, but the only other option I have is the garbage...LOL
 
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smartorl

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What's left of my kenya after a pretty intense pruning and stern lecture about keeping to one's self is back dropping it's children all over my 40 again.
I remember my first reef, so carefully placing my first kenya, so worried about it's health. Now, I curse them like the plague they have become, lol.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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LOL...funny cause I have 2 in my 225G....they do not grow like the 54G or the 29G for some odd reason
It kills me when I see how much they sell for too
especially since I have just about no one to sell or trade to
 
tlsohio

tlsohio

Member
Meowzr, what does this Rio look like? I am contemplating a new skimmer for my 24g, I have a Current fission and it worthless!!!! I was looking at a Tunze Doc or a Octopus nano. I need something that will sit in sump not HOB.
 
tlsohio

tlsohio

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Bummer!!! I have been having a heck of a time deciding on the proper skimmer for this tank. I'll just keep researching...ugggg. Thanks anyway
 
vdub99aml

vdub99aml

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Have you received the skimmer yet? My LFS just got one in a couple weeks ago. I researched it, and read mixed reviews about it where ppl are saying it is either quiet or too loud so I have been leary about it. I have a 10g setup in my living room now, and the aquaclear hob filter on it is pretty close to silent, and I don't want to add something that is really loud like my 46g tank.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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I got it last week....it is really quiet, BUT I have no idea how to adjust it...LOL....I have not gotten anything in the cup yet, BUT to tell you the truth, I have been sick, and have not messed with it at all after work.....I plan on tomorrow since I am off and have the time
 
meowzer

meowzer

Moderator
Quote:
Originally Posted by VDUB99AML http:///forum/thread/381411/rio-nano-skimmer#post_3325604
I have read that the instructions are not helpful at all. I found a youtube video that shows the installation and adjustment for the skimmer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMuTXBf-fao Hope this helps!
Thanks...I'll check it out.....first thing this morning thought I twisted and turned that little venturi knob in the skimmer...and I heard a SWOOSH....and now I have foam

this was only about 15 minutes ago, but it is foaming.....I will watch the video in a little while, and keep you up to date on the skimmer foam..lol....now that I have some
 
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