Aquamedic Blue T1000 skimmer review

[mseepman]

Last year I purchased a new Tunze9015 for my main display tank. The skimmer was rated for up to 350g and my display is only a 70G with 20G sump but I was planning for future tank upgrades. Unfortunately, the Tunze has just never performed like I wanted it to. So a few weeks back I ordered a new Aquamedic Blue T1000 skimmer for the tank. I figure I can work on the Tunze once I don't "need" it for my tank.

For those of you that don't know it, here is a link to the skimmer: http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...s~vendor~.html

Although this can be either an HOB or internal skimmer, my reasoning for getting it was that by description it would fit in the area that I have available in my sump. Now after getting it...I'm not so sure that it will fit but we will see.



Unfortunately, when the skimmer arrived the collection cup was smashed inside the box. Obviously travelling up from the US was a little hard on it.



Other than the damage, which is already being taken care of by the vendor, the unit seems to be fairly well built. The OR1200 mesh wheel pump that comes with it only uses 12W so it certainly seems like it will be efficient.

Tonight I will put it in a bucket of vinegar water and give it a thorough cleaning. I don't believe that the chip missing from the collection cup will reduce it's workability since the cup lid has holes in it already.