What do you think of this skimmer?

freshman

freshman

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ViaAqua Multi-Skimmer
Introducing the next generation in hang-on-the-back protein skimmers. The ViaAqua Multi-Skimmer is more versatile than any other hang on the back filtration system in the market today. It is a protein skimmer, mechanical, chemical and either a biological filter or an ultraviolet sterilizer all in a perfect single unit. The ViaAqua Multi-Skimmer is the latest in marine filtration technology.
Variable Venturi
The patent pending variable venturi is an intake venturi which produces more air and dryer foam than any other protein skimmer is its class.The variable venturi allows the protein skimmer to be easily adjusted depending on water temperature, salinity, and/or biological load to insure optimum performance.
External Water Pump
The ViaAqua water pump is a 200 GPH quiet, reliable and energy efficient.
Adjustable Collection Cup
If needed the friction adjustable collection cup can be raised or lowered to insure dry foam.
Filter Cartridge
Multi-Skimmers filter cartridge is a mechanical and chemical filter in one. Inside the filter tray is activated carbon, which is divided evenly throughout the filter cartridge. Activated carbon removes discoloration and odor while the water polishing filter pad will remove small floating debris.
UV or BIO Chamber
Built into the Multi-Skimmer is a chamber for either biological media or the drop-in 5 watt compact PL ultraviolet sterilizer.
Compact PL Ultraviolet Sterilizer
The UV Sterilizer is a 5 watt compact PL UV bulb surrounded by a quartz sleeve for increased efficiency and is enclosed in a replaceable high-density UV resistant plastic that drops directly into the UV-Bio Chamber of the Multi-Skimmer. Ultraviolet light eliminates single cell floating algae and destroys most harmful microorganisms providing a clear healthy aquarium. Available standard in the ViaAqua Multi-Skimmer Deluxe or an additional option for the Multi-Skimmer.
Simple Installation & Compact Design
Adjustable/Variable Venturi with Exclusive Air/Water Mixing Chamber
Adjustable Collection Cup
Ozone Compatible
Built-in Biological or UV Sterilizer (Option) Chamber
Filter Cartridge with Activated Carbon
For Aquarium up to 80 Gallons!
ViaAqua Multi-Skimmer Size: 12-5/8" L x 6-1/8" W x 17" H
 
stanlalee

stanlalee

Active Member
junk.
the body size, neck size and pump size make it useless as a skimmer. even if it worked well it be good for about 10 gallons.
a 5w UV is just about as useless. may do some mild micro algae polishing from the water but nothing more and wont be noticeable.
packing all that crap into one small device just makes for a bunch of undersized subpar components instead of the possibility of using the space for at least one mediocre product. up to 80g is absurd!
makes for a good filter for a quarantine tank or filtration for a mediocre 10 gallon but nothing more.
 
canareef

canareef

Member
I actually have one of these on my 33G I like it. It took a long time to get it set up right and skimming decently. I took out the goofy little filter and I put carbon and purilite in there you could even thrown a little algea in there and have a fuge. Stanlalee is right to say 80 G is absurd but for my 30 it works I wouldn't use it for anything larger.
 
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