protein skimmer

Was recently assembling my skimmer and couldn't even get past step 6 because the cap that screws on to the the pump doesn't make the clearance for the diffuser to screw together or even be shut all the way. It seems pretty straightforward but maybe I'm doing something wrong. I mean a flaw like...

Anyone have any advice for filtering 25 gallons on eventual heavy bio load? I have a Waterbox peninsula mini 25 which has a protein skimmer chamber that is 6.8” by 3.1”. This rules out the Tunze 9004 and the IceCap K1-50. Would a regular media setup (GFO, carbon) combined with a Tunze 9001 be...

My first post I believe. Appreciate all the insights I've learned from everyone and amazed at the progress in the industry. My Experience: Ten ish years of reefing but little success other than FOWLR. But I've completely "scrubbed" my system clean, automated dosing, and I'm going after low...

How do I remove the stupid false floor in a biocube 16 led? Plan to get a skimmer to put it in there and I need to remove the floor to get it in. Thanks.

So, i have the eshoppe protein skimmer. Its advertised as basically plug and play, I plugged, sunk it under, it started to make bubbles so i said awesome ill let it break in. But its not making enough bubbles to actually skim, Any tips?

Selling my Red Sea RSK600 Protein Skimmer. It's brand new in the box and has never been used. I paid $445 plus tax. I'm asking $400. It's the newest model and was purchased three months ago. Shipping is available. Included: 1x RSK 600 Reefer Protein Skimmer Body 1x RSK 600 Reefer Collection Cup...

I have a 24 Gal Aquatop AIO that has been up and running for about 8 months. My main form of nutrient export was a refugium but recently I've been noticing that my chaeto haven't been growing much. I'm a tad worried because despite getting zeroes on my nitrate/phosphate tests not having a lot of...

$225 shipped. Reef Octopus Classic 150INT 6” Internal Protein Skimmer. Brand new. Mint. Never used. Never wet. In original packaging and box. Opened for attached pics. I literally got it 4 days ago. If you're wondering, too big, too powerful for what I'm building. And , yeah, I'm that...

Hi! I have bought a Fluval sea mini protein skimmer for my Fluval evo 13.5, What sort of level should the bubbles come up to and how long should I have it on during the day?

Hello, Im selling a Deltec 1500 IX skimmer for $650 shipped or best offer. It was purchased brand new from Adam at Battle corals. It was only used for 2 months while I was waiting for my new skimmer and upgraded tank to be built. Feel free to text for faster response. Ruben- 707-372-8504 Thanks

Hey everyone, first time post here. Trying to decide on a skimmer for my JBJ45. I tried the tunze 9004 and just don't like it. First were the micro bubbles and couldn't get em to stop. Tried again moving to a different chamber in the filter, but hate how the cup just comes right off if touched...

I’m looking to purchase a new skimmer for my Waterbox 130.4. My current Nyos skimmer has given me fits for the past year. Can’t get it adjusted right. Main issue is it’s constantly overflowing into sump. I’ve raised/lowered and adjusted constantly. So, I’m looking at the BM Curve 7 or the RO...

What's up everyone! I had a nano reef Biocube 14 gallon back in college but now that I am settled (& have more cash) I am getting back into the hobby! I am by no means an expert so all constructive criticism and advise is welcome. There isn't much material out there regarding the Waterbox 50.3...

hello everyone. i am looking for some advice on a good protein skimmer for a 10 gallon aio tank? does anyone have experience with a hob or in tank protein skimmer in a tank this small? if so what would you recommend? it is currently my frogfishes tank but i plan on making it a frag tank as well...

Looking for a good deal on a skimmer that can handle a heavy bio load for 150 gallons. Would like to keep it below $220 shipped . Thanks

Hi Guys, Ive kept freshwater and marine tanks before, going to try my hand at a brackish one now. In your experience, what is the minimum salinity in which a protein skimmer becomes effective? Thanks.

Hello, I just went through a round of chemiclean to battle some cyano. First off, let me say that I'm blown away with how that worked. I did 1 treatment, and it's completely gone. Might do a second treatment if I see anything creep back, but 1 treatment and it's gone. Here's my question. My...

Name says it all. Looking for $60 plus shipping. Works great.

I recently got this protein skimmer. It is the coral life medium size. Got it set up, finally broken in and skimming great. It is set up as a hang on as I do not have a sump. The problem is the in take motor tube keep falling off, thus spewing water all over my living room. It has happened...

Hello Reefers !!! I am proud to present you this new skimmer I made and have been testing for a while... If you are interested on the 3d printing part of it you can go here on thingiverse and see the details. If you want a custom version of the STL files to print yourself a custom...

So after over a year I finally got around to cleaning the Reef Octopus VarioS 6 on my skimmer since it'd been doing poorly as of late. The impeller was cram packed with chaeto (no surprise since the refugium has been producing 3lbs or so of chaeto every few weeks) so I carefully removed the...

I have a Red Sea 170, i bought the octo Essence 130 protein skimmer for my sump. The water height at the baffle in the sump is just under 7.5 inches. I added a baffle with holes to split the sump and have a refugium on one side. Is 7.5 inches a good water height for this specific skimmer? Or...

My wife got me a coralife protein skimmer for Christmas. How much air should I allow into the skimmer? I’m not sure how many bubbles are too many. I’ve got the air dialed all the way back right now until I figure out how far to let it open. I had the same skimmer on my older biocube and it was...

Used for about 2 months ended up just getting a new skimmer as a gift so I am letting this one go . No original box Comes with controller $180

Due to Financial and Health reasons I will be parting out my current Reefer 250 Build. I completed the build up to a wet test only. So all equipment is brand new never used except for the wet test of my Tank, Custom Sump and Return Pump (ran for about an hour). Brand New Red Sea RSK 300...