Nano surface skimmer

[saundersbp]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a tiny internal surface skimmer for a nano tank please? I have a small internal filter already. Thanks

 

[Guest]

You could remove the top two sections from the eheim skimmer and get something printed to sit on top?

 

[Aqua sobriquet]

I’m not sure why you want one and what size Nano you have but I’ve tried several skimmers and not found them very effective.
Someone on here suggested an airstone instead for stopping an oily film developing so that’s what I’ve been using and it works.
I have shrimps in both of my Nano’s so trying to prevent them being sucked into a skimmer was also problematic.

 

[saundersbp]

You could remove the top two sections from the eheim skimmer and get something printed to sit on top?

Thanks, maybe overkill for me!

I’m not sure why you want one and what size Nano you have but I’ve tried several skimmers and not found them very effective.
Someone on here suggested an airstone instead for stopping an oily film developing so that’s what I’ve been using and it works.
I have shrimps in both of my Nano’s so trying to prevent them being sucked into a skimmer was also problematic.

Thanks for idea, I thought airstones were passe when I rejoined this hobby 2 decades on! I'll try retro then..

 

[dino21]

Use this All Ponds Solution 350L version in our 40cm cube, easy to use and quiet, simple fliter change using squares of filter floss mat.
Never tried the smaller one.

 

[MrClockOff]

These Oase Crystalskim looking neat and compact Oase CrystalSkim Aquarium Skimmers

 

[Aqua sobriquet]

Thanks, maybe overkill for me!

Thanks for idea, I thought airstones were passe when I rejoined this hobby 2 decades on! I'll try retro then..

I’m using Limewood diffusers and the Shrimps love them! The Corydoras also seem to appreciate them.

 

[saundersbp]

Thanks for all the replies and ideas. The humble air pump and wood diffuser seem a very simple solution and the least amount of junk in the tank.

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

The humble air pump and wood diffuser seem a very simple solution and the least amount of junk in the tank.

Just have it on a timer to come on for a couple of hours in the everning after lights out, it will degas any residual CO2 (if you are a CO2 user) and should get rid of any surface scum.

I thought airstones were passe when I rejoined this hobby 2 decades on! I'll try retro then..

Things go in and out of fashion all the time, often for no good reason. A lot of <"serious fish keeper / breeders"> use an air ring and piston air pump, I certainly would if I had a fish-house. The only real difference is that the preferred option is now usually a <"Hamburg Matten Filter and Czech style air-lifter">, rather than an <"undergravel filter and uplift tube">.

cheers Darrel

 

[Aqua sobriquet]

My air pump is on the same timer used for the lights. It seems to work well, certainly no oily film visible anymore.