$6 protein skimmer, what think?

[blasterx]

I found this on ebay, it's a simple skimmer. What do you think? Would this work in a nano tank?

Nano Air Wood Protein Skimmer - eBay (item 320307149285 end time Oct-09-08 18:21:01 PDT)

 

[pat8you]

keep in mind that you will need an air pump for that as well. I don't think it includes one. Unless you buy a nice air pump they are kinda loud as well. It would work in theory i guess but i find that most of those little nano skimmers arn't great. For 6$ you could try it though. No experience with it though so that's just a guess.

 

[melosu58]

When it comes to skimmers you get what you pay for. Not much there on that one. One thing though I`m one that thinks you dont need one on a nano tank. Just simple PWC`s will do on a nano.

 

[flanque]

I agree with melosu58. You cannot compare the efficiency and performance of a $6 skimmer against a $200+ skimmer.

But for $6 heck it's worth giving it a shot, I guess.

 

[Innovator]

Don't waste your money, these are a piece o' *insert preferred term* Not only do the airstones not create enough turbulence to produce froth, but inaccurate, and clog easily. This ranks right up there with a skilter lol.

 

[blasterx]

I think what this site needs is a product review area

 

[Ziggy953]

I think what this site needs is a product review area

We have a product review area.

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/reviews/

If you were planning on using this on a nano (20g or less) you will accomplish a lot more by doing weekly PWCs.