Eshopps Nano Protein Skimmer vs Icecap K1 Nano Skimmer.

[Ricksreeefs]

I'm looking for a skimmer for my Waterbox 25 and I've heard great things about both. Anyone like one more or have any complaints? Or is there a better skimmer you recommend? Thanks!

 

[Ricksreeefs]

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[Ricksreeefs]

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[Evan1000]

I have not tried any nano skimmers(apart from the included one) and I am also looking to upgrade my skimmer that came with my Aquatop 40 gallon AIO. If anyone has a fantastic skimmer that they use for a nano tank I would love to hear about it! I would also like to add that the chamber in the back is only 3 and 1/2 inches by 3 inches, so it is a relatively small area to work with.

 

[Ricksreeefs]

I have not tried any nano skimmers(apart from the included one) and I am also looking to upgrade my skimmer that came with my Aquatop 40 gallon AIO. If anyone has a fantastic skimmer that they use for a nano tank I would love to hear about it! I would also like to add that the chamber in the back is only 3 and 1/2 inches by 3 inches, so it is a relatively small area to work with.

Did yours come with one?

 

[Evan1000]

Did yours come with one?

Yes, but it isn't the best quality. It is very finicky and works when it wants too, so I have been looking for a bit at good nano skimmers.

 

[Kongar]

I only have the eshopps nano skimmer so I can't compare. BUT it does do a good job. It pulls out some seriously dark stinky funk - and it looks just like the same stuff from the big boys. It's light on the adjustments front - meaning all you can do is move it up and down with respect to the water level. But, once you find the spot, I generally don't have to mess with it. It fills the cup weekly, and is easy to maintain. The pump does need to be cleaned about every other month or performance suffers. You do have to take the whole thing out, and then pull the little mini pump apart. There is a little sponge type pad that gets funky and restricts flow. Easy to do, but takes 10-15 minutes of maintenance every couple of months.

I'd buy it again and I believe it's a valuable addition to my nano - even though the general consensus is that you don't need one and can just do water changes. I'm keeping mine in the tank and running.

FWIW

 

[Evan1000]

Awesome thanks! I will look into that skimmer then!

 

[Ling_Thing]

Ice cap k1 FTW all day love mine

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

I have the IceCap k1 nano. It works really well. The materials are cheap. I talk about it at length in my build thread.
Despite the cheap materials, I am going to use it along side an algae scrubber.

 

[Evan1000]

Thanks! I will look into both!

 

[Acros]

Did you decide on one? I am setting up an IM 25 lagoon and in the same dilemma.

 

[MaxTremors]

I can’t recommend the Aquamaxx NF-1 enough. Tiny footprint, virtually silent, no microbubbles, easy to dial in/tune, and skims like a beast. Great nano skimmer.

 

[Acros]

I can’t recommend the Aquamaxx NF-1 enough. Tiny footprint, virtually silent, no microbubbles, easy to dial in/tune, and skims like a beast. Great nano skimmer.

I am worried that I would forget to empty the cup or something unexpected happens and find skimmate on the floor.

 

[Evan1000]

I am going to go with the Coralife Biocube v2 skimmer because it is one of the only ones that is small enough to fit into my chamber. I am also looking into getting a media reactor that will run bio pellets or something similar like the seachem de-nitrate filer to help with nutrients export. After I run the Coralife skimmer for a few weeks I will tell you my thoughts on it.

 

[Ricksreeefs]

I am going to go with the Coralife Biocube v2 skimmer because it is one of the only ones that is small enough to fit into my chamber. I am also looking into getting a media reactor that will run bio pellets or something similar like the seachem de-nitrate filer to help with nutrients export. After I run the Coralife skimmer for a few weeks I will tell you my thoughts on it.

Innovative marine desktop reactor is the way to go love mine!

 

[gunflintcamper]

I tried the Icecap K1 in my Waterbox 20 and 25...it was miserably loud.

We have the Tunze 9004 in the 35 and it’s quiet but way too big for the 20.

Considering trying the Eshopps or Aquamaxx nano next.

 

[Acros]

I tried the Icecap K1 in my Waterbox 20 and 25...it was miserably loud.

We have the Tunze 9004 in the 35 and it’s quiet but way too big for the 20.

Considering trying the Eshopps or Aquamaxx nano next.

Did you try the air intake modification that is discussed in this thread?

IceCap K1 Nano Issues/Review/Mods

Good afternoon, I'm not sure if this is the correct part of the forum to post this(Maybe in Nano forums?) , as it is my second post on the forum. For background, I have a Nuvo Fusion 20 AIO tank that has been up and running for about 1.5 weeks now. I initially installed a Tunze Comline 9001...

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I am not sure which one to go with for my IM25

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

I tried the Icecap K1 in my Waterbox 20 and 25...it was miserably loud.

We have the Tunze 9004 in the 35 and it’s quiet but way too big for the 20.

Considering trying the Eshopps or Aquamaxx nano next.

I have the ice cap k1 nano in my bedroom. Stone silent.

 

[Evan1000]

I am going to go with the Coralife Biocube v2 skimmer because it is one of the only ones that is small enough to fit into my chamber. I am also looking into getting a media reactor that will run bio pellets or something similar like the seachem de-nitrate filer to help with nutrients export. After I run the Coralife skimmer for a few weeks I will tell you my thoughts on it.

The Coralife Biocube v2 skimmer has been great. The only negative thing about it is the skimmer cup size, but once the skimmer breaks in it's not noticeable. Apart from that, it has been great. It is quiet, effective, and cheap.