Diy skimmer

[Dan_P]

So the king of diy a long time ago made a diy skimmer with a pvc and water bottles. My question is if anyone knows how much this could skims and if it would be sufficient for a 35g

It seems small for 35 gallons but could be a skimmer to start a system with but be aware that a bigger version or multiple small ones would be needed as the system is stocked.

 

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I'm now considering the bubble magnus. Seems good

 

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Or that hang on skimmer. Does anyone have any good experience with HOB skimmers? Are they better or worse than regular etc

 

[_sludgefactory]

I'm now considering the bubble magnus. Seems good

How pressed are you for time? If I get the Bubble Magus hang on I can report back if it sucks or not.

 

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How pressed are you for time? If I get the Bubble Magus hang on I can report back if it sucks or not.

No rush. Please do

 

[SlugSnorter]

So the king of diy a long time ago made a diy skimmer with a pvc and water bottles. My question is if anyone knows how much this could skims and if it would be sufficient for a 35g

it would be cheaper and safer just to buy one IMO

 

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it would be cheaper and safer just to buy one IMO

What do you use?

 

[_sludgefactory]

Or that hang on skimmer. Does anyone have any good experience with HOB skimmers? Are they better or worse than regular etc

I've never used one but all of the tiny internal skimmers I've used have been really hard to keep tuned. Back in the day I had the old Reef Octopus hang on skimmer. That was pretty decent.

Never mind, I just looked them up and that are stupidly expensive.

 

[SlugSnorter]

What do you use?

15 gallon, ive got no space to fit overhangs or stuff inside the back chambers

 

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I'm looking st these ones also

Reef Octopus Nano Protein Skimmer (NS80)

The smallest protein skimmer in the Reef Octopus line is no less useful than it's bigger brothers.

www.jlaquatics.com

 

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Would this be good? Seems popular

 

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Would this be good? Seems popular

That might say Reef Octopus but you can find that under many names on Amazon. I would go with the Bubble Magus one I linked earlier.

 

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I'm still considering but i have this at home. Is this any good?

 

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I'm still considering but i have this at home. Is this any good?

Nothing showed up.

 

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Its

 

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That looks pretty similar to the Bubble Magus. I'd give it a try.

Also, this just came up in my discovery.

The Best Nano Protein Skimmers (2022 Buyer Guide)

If you want to take care of your nano tank you need a nano protein skimmer. Simple as that. Learn which are the best in this updated buyer guide!

www.aquariumsource.com

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Does it have to be external hang on back or can it hang on the inside?

Id say an aquamaxx bullet if u can find one in stock...
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I just noticed, that Bubble Magus skimmer only works for a rimless tank.

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Tell.mom and dad to hook it up with the fuge skimmer combo hang on back piece when they get tax return. Lol
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[GHOSTLY]

That looks pretty similar to the Bubble Magus. I'd give it a try.

Also, this just came up in my discovery.

The Best Nano Protein Skimmers (2022 Buyer Guide)

If you want to take care of your nano tank you need a nano protein skimmer. Simple as that. Learn which are the best in this updated buyer guide!

www.aquariumsource.com

Its also just a hob