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Old 12-04-2009, 12:13 AM
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Update on the skimmer.

It is fully broken in now and I am super impressed with its performance. I can't believe a nano skimmer can pull this much crap out of a lightly stocked tank.

Its also great that this thing can skim very dry. The tunze I used to own had to skim wet and wasn't even good at it!

Here are some pics of some skimmate. This is just over 24 hours skimming dry.



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Hmmm, i'm toying with the idea of getting one of these... would it fit ok in a chamber thats 4x6" ? Thanks.
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Hmmm, i'm toying with the idea of getting one of these... would it fit ok in a chamber thats 4x6" ? Thanks.
Yes it would but I would talk to EuroReef about which model to get. Is this a specific all in one tank?

The different models fit the all in one tanks differently. You need to make sure you get the right one for your tank.
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It is fully broken in now and I am super impressed with its performance. I can't believe a nano skimmer can pull this much crap out of a lightly stocked tank.
Thanks for the update, I have a unit on the way hopefully arriving next week.

Did you solve the microbubble issue?
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Thanks for the update, I have a unit on the way hopefully arriving next week.

Did you solve the microbubble issue?
Yes, I am using filter floss at the top of the water level in the second chamber. Most of the bubbles went away after the skimmer broke in but the few that still come out of it get caught in the floss which also takes out a lot of crap from the water. Pain is I have to change it every day or two but I think its worth it. If I am away for a few days, I would just take the floss out.
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ended up buying the solana version for my 10g sump... my water level was a bit to low and my stand was to short im moving soon so i was planning on building a bigger stand and sump anyways. for the mean time i went down to industrial plastics and paint and picked up some off cut acrylic tubing for $20and made a new shorter wider body. its working a hell of alot better then my tunze nano ever did even within the first 2 days of breakin.
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ended up buying the solana version for my 10g sump... my water level was a bit to low and my stand was to short im moving soon so i was planning on building a bigger stand and sump anyways. for the mean time i went down to industrial plastics and paint and picked up some off cut acrylic tubing for $20and made a new shorter wider body. its working a hell of alot better then my tunze nano ever did even within the first 2 days of breakin.
Cool, I would love to see some pics if you can. The meshwheel pump is amazing. Just based on the design, the performance of Tunze shouldn't be able to and can't come close to the EuroReef.

It's nice to finally have a good nano skimmer out there. I was hoping someone would eventually come out with a nice small meshwheel skimmer for nanos
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yep, for sure i will get some pictures tonight.
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Yes it would but I would talk to EuroReef about which model to get. Is this a specific all in one tank?

The different models fit the all in one tanks differently. You need to make sure you get the right one for your tank.
Thanks, i got a hold of Robbert at euroreef, just going over which one would work best. Then its time to drop hints to Santa.

This doesn't have a drain does it? I wonder how easy it would be to put one in without cracking the cup?
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bodys 14" tall and 2.75" ID. i have lots of acrylic left i think i might make a 13" tall just so i have a bit more adjustability
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