Tom Aquatics Aquarium Surface Skimmer
Information
Features:
- Removes dissolved organics from the surface and increases gas exchange
- Can be used with canister filters, power filters and in-hood filtration
- Prevents undesirable biological processes that take place on the surface
- Helps improve exchange of oxygen
Includes:
- Flow Control Valve
- 360 Degree Intake Float
- Suction-cup Holder
- Flexible Hose
Manufacturer Info
Tom Aquatics
As one of the premier plastic product manufacturers in the U.S., we have manufacturing operations in our home office, Fenton, Missouri, as well as Sullivan, Missouri and Shawnee, Kansas. They have over six decades of manufacturing expertise put towards the designing and building of products that provide a distinct service for the consumer.
Tom Aquatics Aquarium Surface Skimmer
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Perfect
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OSCAR ABDON
Great
Posted: 11/3/2011 from Pasadena, CA UNITED STATES
4.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
A perfect addition to any filter. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 is that it was missing the hose adapters. It's easy enough to make your own though. I just cut a section of 3/4" clear flexible tubing to adapt to my Aquaclear 50. Also, the flow adjuster tends to get stuck over time. I used aquarium safe silicone grease on the threads and now it works like a charm.
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It Works!!!
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demen45
Great
Posted: 4/15/2011 from WESTMINSTER, CA UNITED STATES
4.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
I have this yucky oily film on surface of my planted tank. Fish wouldn't come up to surface to eat with this oily film floating around. Read reviews on here and decided to give this skimmer a try. It does work as advertised. After playing with the flow control (the stick) for about 5 mins water started flushing into the skimmer and my surface was clear as crystal after 15 mins. However, the flexible hose could use some upgrade aesthetically. You can improvise your own hose to make it look a bit better. Overall, very impressed with the product since it does serve its purpose for under $10.
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AYGUGI
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AARON POLSON
Great
Posted: 2/16/2011 from JUNCTION CITY, KS UNITED STATE
4.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
I think that this product works really well. Especially with a canister filter. It does skim the surface, but you have to tweak it in order for it to work.
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This needs 6 stars
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CHRIS MILLER
Excellent!
Posted: 9/28/2010
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
I got this yesterday and within 5 minutes of adjusting the flow the whole surface was clean. I don't know why people complain about size, it is about 14-16" tall and about 3" in diameter. I am using it in just a standard 29 gallon tank that is in a room with limited space with an aquaclear 50 that I use for running some media. For this price it blows all other surface skimmers out of the water. I am thinking about using this with other larger reef tanks.
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Worth it!
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Arkaeus
Excellent!
Posted: 5/19/2010 from LAFAYETTE, LA UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
To the people who gave it one star, learn how to mod! or get a simple hose clamp. I was getting lots of bubbles and a thick film from my 55 gallon. I have pressurized Co2 and do weekly water changes of 20%. I had even tried using pumps near the surface for getting the film off but this raised the PH. After installing this within 5 minutes I could see the water on the surface moving toward the skimmer. 4 days later I have never had the surface of my water this clear. This product works with my Eheim canister filter PERFECTLY! I would have paid well over 20 bucks for this.
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Works really well.
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AXEL
Excellent!
Posted: 5/2/2010 from MENDHAM, NJ UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
Works well - great value for the money.
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Very bulky
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BRIAN AMATO
Average
Posted: 4/27/2010 from MESA, AZ UNITED STATES
3.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
Does the unit work?... yes. Is it fairly priced? Yes. Is it absolutely huge? Yes. I couldn't imagine using this in any tank under 30 gallons. It's a complete eyesore..
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Great little product
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CLAUDIO CANTU
Excellent!
Posted: 4/11/2010 from PHARR, TX UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
This is a great little surface skimmer. I'm using it on a fluval canister filter and it cleared up the surface of my tank in no time. Well worth the price. I'm extremely happy with this purchase.
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Works great
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IAN JUNGLING
Great
Posted: 2/9/2010 from CORONADO, CA UNITED STATES
4.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
This thing works great, and is nearly silent. I figured I'd be hearing gurgling and sloshing, but nope.
However, the hose that connects to my canister filter intake is too large. It works even with a loose fit, but I'm going to have to use a rubberband or something to make it fit better.
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Good product
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LOUIS WINKELSTEIN
Great
Posted: 1/7/2010 from COLUMBIA, MD UNITED STATES
4.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
I had to modify it use with my Ehiem cannister filter. I cut a small piece of the Ehiem hose and used it to connect to the intake pipe, which I reversed, putting the long side on the outside. Works fine. I just have to remember to turn it off at feeding time, or else the surface food gets sucked into the filter.
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