Tom Aquatics Aquarium Surface Skimmer

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Surface Skimmer by wdbill

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 9/20/2009 from PHOENIX, AZ UNITED STATES

Comments: I had gotten one of these a while long ago for a fluval 404 and didn't use it. I was going through some fish stuff and seen it and I hooked it up to my MJ 1200 for my AquaC Remora skimmer. my skimmer works much better than ever. should have tried this much sooner. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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0 Stars by Gamble R

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 7/16/2009 from JACKSONVILLE, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: Save yourself 10 dollars and don't buy this item. The gate area that streams the water in needs modification due to the design making the bottom of the gates too high compared to the water levels and doesn't let water in. Its HUGE in your tank and an eyesore to be sure of. This thing will eat the whole corner of a 29 gallon tank. And if you are in need of this like I (thought) was then you more than likely have a small tank that won't be using a overflow box. 0 stars for poor design, 0 stars for cumbersome design. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent/necessary product by TODD W

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 7/3/2009 from DAYTON, OH UNITED STATES

Comments: I have the "fluval" version, but it looks identical to this one. I won't run my saltwater tank without this. I can't do a sump, so this is the next best thing to clearing the surface. Once adjusted, no extra air is shot back into the tank, it is practically silent for me, too. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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As Advertised by BRIAN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/24/2009

Comments: Bought it to try to use on my Deltec MCE600. It works as advertised, but severely restricted the flow. But it did, however, quickly pull all the scum off the surface of the water. The small diameter bellowed pipe greatly restricts water flow.I would think it has to significantly cut down on a filter's flow. would be great if they offered this in different sizes. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Works as advertised! by ALAN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 12/21/2008 from HENDERSON, NV UNITED STATES

Comments: This surface skimmer has completely removed all surface organics as advertised. It took a little time to get it set up and adjusted properly but once it was working it clean the surface quickly. I would recommend this inexpensive cure for removal of surface organics. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Works Great! by JD

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 12/13/2008 from TUCSON, AZ UNITED STATES

Comments: I use this with a Rena XP2 in a 55g low tech planted tank. It removed the 'scummy' layer and floating debris. Highly recommended. Had a hard time adapting it in a dependable method. Instead of the flex, used the 90 degree elbow with a piece of low pressure black irrigation tubing (lowes, h.d.) to tie in to the tube pickup. Looks and works way better. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Surface Skimmer by GEOFFREY GO

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 11/2/2008 from UPPER DARBY, PA UNITED STATES

Comments: Easy to use and set up. Works great! I hooked it up to my AquaC Remora protein skimmer w/maxi-jet 1200 pump. I had to use a short piece of 3/4" hose to connect the surface skimmer's hose to the intake of the maxi-jet pump. Then, I adjusted the flow control valve and within a few minutes, the surface film was gone. Works flawlessly. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Tom Aquatics Aquarium Surface by ALLAN J

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 10/17/2008 from KINGSPORT, TN UNITED STATES

Comments: Exceellent product I am going to get one for my smaller aquarium. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Unsatisfactory

Have fun installing it! by JUSTIN HAYMAN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 9/11/2008 from ROHNERT PARK, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I can't tell you how this thing works - because the attachments that are included did not fit on either one of my canister filers (I have a Rena XP3 and a Fluval FX5 wet/dry). Very frustrating - and I now have to buy a few random attachments from a hardware store. I realize this thing was inexpensive, but it feels like it's even cheaper. Not exactly what I was looking for, but what should you expect for $10 - $15?I would recommend spending a bit more for a quality protein skimmer - because that is what I am going to do if I can't find the parts I need to make up for the poor quality attachments. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Highly reccommend by SUE BAUMAN

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 9/5/2008 from IA UNITED STATES

Comments: I installed this surface skimmer yesterday and WOW, I'm impressed with this product. Today the hazy protein scum in gone from the surface and my plants are getting more light. The cloudy film that develops on my tanks with no overflow has bugged me for years. It hooks right on to my canister uptake tube, but it can be attached to most popular hang in the back type filters that have a round uptake tube. Adjusting the flow was a bit tricky. In fact I almost gave up and said forget it...but when you hit the right adjustment it's amazing. I had to put a net over the top because I have cherry shrimp and dwarf neon rainbow hatchlings that would get sucked into the filter. But for normal sized fish it is no problem. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Works perfectly! by KWB

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/30/2008 from ROUND ROCK, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: I usually make/copycat products instead of buying them because I have the skill and time to build it and cost me less than buying overpriced items. This product is worth every penny and well designed. I could not build/fabricate one for the money. It cleared the surface of my aquarium within minutes if installation. It is adjustable for intake flow from the surface and below the surface(pulls water from both areas at same time). It also self adjusts to the water level to compensate for evaporation/top off. If you dont have a overflow on your aquarium this will work very well. I am very pleased and usually am very critical of products. Awesome product for the money! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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quite, simple, efficient by NILS

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 6/10/2008 from CHICAGO, IL UNITED STATES

Comments: Great to skim a 5g pico AllGlass tank, connects well to the Tom Aquatics Rapids Mini Canister Filter C-80. Both are very sturdy, the tubing is flexible and seals well. The surface skimmer can be dialed in to take in water also at the bottom so no cascading sound or slurping is audible. Set-up suggestion: black frame 5 gallon AGA tank, black Viper 70 halide, black Taihitan moon sand, HYDOR MINI HEATER 7.5W that comes on at night (no temperature control but is not needed) and a Zoo Med Micro Pump 104 for additional agitation. No heat issues even in Chicago summers. Keeps my new stony coral, old moved leather and softies much happier than in my prior 12G Aquapod. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Very Good Value by GREG ROSS

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 5/20/2008 from JACKSON, MS UNITED STATES

Comments: After installing the surface skimmer in my tank (100gal) The surface cleared of its film wihtin an hour. i am very pleased with this purchase. The only negative I have was the installation. Took a little bit of an effort to get it to match up with my canister filter intake, but once that was done, and the float adjusted, it worked perfectly. I would definitely say that this is a good product at a good price. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Decent product by MARK

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 5/2/2008 from SAN DIEGO, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I've used this in two different tanks with two different filters. Worked great on the higher flow filter (170+ gph flow) but not so great on the lower flow filter(100 gph flow). It does what it says and is easy to setup, but on the lower powered filter had to adjust the device such that intake from the underwater portion wasn't that great. The ribbed hose is ugly as sin and I'd suggest getting tubing or fittings to replace it. Since it slides right off, it's not a big deal to do and either way works fine. Since the price is so low, a little "tinkering" to make it "more attractive" isn't really a draw back. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Below Average

surface skimmer (a pain) by JOHN HOOF

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/26/2008 from SOUTH BEND, IN UNITED STATES

Comments: well i dont notice much of a difference to the surface of the water in either of my tanks! and its adding adding alot of air into my fluval canister filters! I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Easy Surface Skimmer! by Keith Neilson

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/17/2008 from Centerville, Utah

Comments: This is a great addition to a nano or mini reef using a power filter or the Nano Skimmer from Rio. Recommend this as it is the same as the AquaClear 'brand' surface skimmer you can find. Take is brighter due to no surface waste interfering with the lights. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Below Average

Would not fit my power filter. by PAUL K.

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 12/28/2007 from SAINT CLOUD, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: It claimed that it would fit to all hanging type filters and it would not fit mine. I was not able to run it to test it. I rated it below average only because it did not comple to their claim. I will just purchase a new power filter with a built in surface skimmer rather than try this product. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Surface Kimmer by dvdlee98

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 12/26/2007 from NY

Comments: I hooked up the surface skimmer to my Remora protein skimmer with the Maxi Jet 1200. The length of the surface skimmer is too long to line up with the in-take of the Maxi Jet 1200. I cut about 2 inches off the surface skimmer so that it lines up with the in-take of the Maxi Jet 1200. After that, the in-take of the Maxi Jet 1200 connected perfectly into the surface skimmer. The Surface Skimmer is very easy to use. It is working great. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Product by BRIAN A.

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 12/25/2007 from AR, UNITED STATES

Comments: This is a great product for the money, once you have it setup it will clean just the surface of your water, clearing that oily looking layer quickly leaving you crystal clear water for better light penetration and O2 exchange. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent by MICHAEL FLORES

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 12/7/2007 from CYPRESS, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: An excellent product! Had to modify a bit so that it would connect to my Eheim 2215, but once setup the surface was completely skimmed within 10 minutes! This unit works! Tank is a 65gal, african cichlids. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Works Great by BRAD

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 12/5/2007 from ATHENS, GA UNITED STATES

Comments: I bought this after seeing a friend using a surface skimmer. I have had problems since my UV sterilizer died with surface film, regardless of the amount of agitation I had at the surface. Within a few hours of installation and setup (which was easy, just turn the rod to increase/decrease surface draw) the surface of my 75g was nice and clear. Overall, a great product at a great price. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Below Average

Not so much by D.G.

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 9/21/2007 from RESEDA, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I prefer the overflow box over this. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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It works by MARK SNYDER

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/11/2007 from RANTOUL, IL UNITED STATES

Comments: Purchased this to replace the skimmer on my AquaC Remora. Using it on my 75gal saltwater tank. While this unit is designed more for filter units that protein skimmers, it works. Does not take up a lot of space in my tank. I had to make my own connections from the skimmer to my pump, as the included connections are not designed for this purpose, but that was easy enough to do. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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