Protein Skimmers for Saltwater Aquariums, Hang On Protein Skimmer for Fish Tanks up to 80 Gallons, DC Pinwheel Pump with Controller, Not for Rimmed Tank

I’m using this skimmer in the back chamber of a larger all-in-one tank (80g) with a pretty high bio load. The skimmer fits perfectly, which is awesome considering how difficult it is to find skimmers that fit in rear chambers. No matter how wet or dry you want your skimmate, this thing skims well and starts producing quickly.Pros:- well made- well packaged- pump controller is fantastic- makes plenty of skim- quickly begins to “break in”- quiet and effective skimmer- having owned all the big named skimmers over the years, this is great value.- built in drainage line is a nice feature.Cons:- dialing in the water level will take a bit of patience as the skimmer breaks in. The controllable pump is fantastic for making adjustments, but adjusting the flow by turning the base can be a little tricky.Overall, this is great value for the money, and I’ve already recommended this skimmer to several friends setting up new systems.

I waited a week to see how the skimmer performed to write a review. The thing works great and I have no complaints. The collection cup is on the smaller size but with the drain line you can easily leave it open to drain into another disposal container.Out of the box it was easy to assemble, but I have a few years experience in saltwater setups. The unit felt sturdy, the collection cup twist locks on top and has a drain line which is important if your running a large bio load.I'm using it on a 40 breeder with a 20 long sump. The skimmer won't hang on the side and as per the description it's for a rimless tank or sump. But I simply 3D printed a mount for it.I'm impressed with the little skimmer, cost comparison to other name brand skimmers, it does the same job at a fraction of the cost.The DC control means you can use it to help dial in the skimmer which makes tuning so much easier. I had it skimming well in just a few days, minimal break in time.I would recommend anyone needing a skimmer to go with this over the more expensive units.I'll update this review if anything else pops up down the road.

The media could not be loaded. Never heard of this brand before, but it breaks in fast and the pump is really quiet. It’s quite easy to tune it with controller. Recommend. Zero sound. Working within 10 hours producing dark skim. . It's well made, sturdy, well thought out design you can easily see everything but the inside of the pump to make it easier to spot any issues that may arise that may hinder function and performance.Adjusting water levels very basic and then tighten down. Never over flowed. Noise level is zero. adjust hang on bracket to your tank level and it never over flowed. Cheaper price then my others skimmer pin wheel. If it broke id buy the same product. Excellent for HOB tank or like mine with a built in over recommend to friends. Think that Im most happy with is the turning body to reduce flow rate for maximum skim and no water.

As the title says. It works great skimming, but what’s the point if the hose falls off and the waste dumps right back into the tank? It’s too slippery, the hose is too big and it falls off every single time you try to open the valve and drain it. Highly disappointed in that. Adjustments are hit and miss also. But once you dial it in the skimmer works great.

The media could not be loaded. I own and operate a local youth facility. We have a 65 gallon reef located in the lobby area and some much larger tanks throughout the facility. We ordered this protein skimmer specifically for the compact size and controllable DC pump.This protein skimmer is replacing an old Coralife protein skimmer in a 65 gallon reef tank.Packaging - The protein skimmer was packaged extremely well and arrived promptly via Prime shipping. Provided in the packaging is the skimmer body, the collection cup and lid, waste valve, the pump, the controller, the power adapter, a soft air line, a soft waste disposal line, noise reduction feet, plastic mounting screws, and adjustable mounting bracket. All items were individually wrapped and packed firmly into a foam shock absorbing container that fit into the cardboard display box.Assembly - I had no issues in assembling the protein skimmer. It was pretty straightforward. The collection cup and lid simply twist locked into the skimmer body with secure tight seal. The pump output slid directly into the bottom of the skimmer body. The air line slid into the outlet located on the collection cup and connected directly to the intake of the pump. The waste line and valve connected to the outlet of the collection cup. The pump attached to the controller with a water resistant fitting that screwed firmly into place locking in an O ring to shield the connection from water. The power adapter plugged in directly to the top of the controller. I was very pleased with the ease of assembly.Installation - Upon removing the old protein skimmer, I was able to simply place the new skimmer into the chamber next to the systems roller mat. I was able to adjust the height of the water in the skimmer using the adjustable sliding mounting bracket that is attached to the skimmer body and then secured it in place with the plastic screws provided. The water outlet is adjustable with a simple turn of the skimmer body. I was able to adjust the amount of air coming into the pumps venturi by loosening a plastic screw located on the collection cup lid and moving the air intake slider slightly. The power of the pump is easily adjusted by pressing the intensity button with a power range of 1-10. The pumps power cable was plenty long enough to run the cabling to the far end of the aquarium cabinet where my other controllers are mounted. All that is left to do is simply plug it in. Installation was completed in under 10 minutes.Operation - The protein skimmer runs completely silent. I was surprised at how quiet it is. It is definitely better than the airy gurgling sound of my old protein skimmer. Tuning was simple. I run the skimmer at a power of 7 with full air and about a 10% decrease in water outlet from the skimmer body. The controller has a feed timer as well that is convenient especially if you were to have the pump located in the display (my skimmer is located in my sump). I was amazed to see that the skimmer had started producing dark skimmate so quickly. After the skimmer has had time to set in I will adjust the settings to run dry skimmate. Overall I am extremely happy with the operation of the skimmer!This protein skimmer is everything that I was looking for in a top quality product. Very pleased with my purchase! I highly recommend!

Works fine for few months, then E6 error code. Reset only works for 1 to 2 hrs, then E6 again.Dont waste your money

I bought this skimmer for my 40g Innovative marine tank. It fits in the 2nd chamber with no problems. Ive had it running for a few weeks now. Its been great. Break in period was just a few days. Been skimming nice dark skimmate. Highly recommend this skimmer for AIO tanks.