Tunze Nano DOC Protein Skimmer 9002

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Fit in my NC24 by TRAVIS HILL

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 10/19/2009 from Greenville, MI UNITED STATES

Comments: This is a great little skimmer, I bought it for my nanocube 24. It's a ton better than my Prism skimmer. if it does overflow it goes back into the tank rather than allover the floor with the HOB Style prism. It only took 24 hrs to break in and get nice creamy foam. It's easy to adjust, get it in the sweet spot, 3 turns past fully closed with water level about 1/2 from line, then make very small , 1/4 turn or less, adjustments to get it where u want it. Mine skims best a little wet, I get 100-150ml tea colored skim per day, with 6 small fish. The build quality isn't the best for tunze, it's made of cheap extruded plastic, but it is basically ment to be put in AOI tanks, in a back compartment where u can't really break it.  How ever for $125 you can get a sapphire skimmer that is cast acrylic & uses itialian sicce pumps....still a very good skimmer!  Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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trunze 9002 by RON LEM

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 10/8/2009 from BAYSIDE, NY UNITED STATES

Comments: it took a day or so for the skimmer to kick in and to understand the parameters it likes. once dialed in it works extremely well.. super quiet and fits well in the rear compartment of an aquapod. excellent in tank skimmer..! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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The Best by MATT

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 9/25/2009 from NAPLES, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: You will not find a better made and operating skimmer out there..Quite, no return bubbles..simple maintance...easy to adjust, results results results!.....I cant say enough about this product...it is a great item and dont even waste your time on another skimmer! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great by MJH

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 9/16/2009 from LAS VEGAS, NV UNITED STATES

Comments: I have a 30ish gallon Solana and the stock skimmer was pretty lame. So I got one of these and with a minor modification to the Solana, this will fit. The first few weeks it was quite load but eventually became silent. It works magnitudes better. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Tunze Nano DOC Protein Skimmer by Fred

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 7/1/2009 from OK UNITED STATES

Comments: The skimmer works great. It pulled more skimmate in two days than my previous skimmer did in two months. Creates a nice dry foam that pulls very dark gunk out of the tank and I only have a small clownfish and pygmy anglel fish. The skimmer is fairly quiet and can be run in a bedroom with minimal disturbance. I run this skimmer in the Jbj nanocube 28 gallon. It just fits in the center chamber. You do however, have to cut the magnet off in order for it to fit and buy a custom collection cup from mediabaskets.com in order to use it without having to modify the lid of the tank. After running it for a week I have noticed that the water quality is a bit better, having less particulate matter floating in the water column. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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tunze nano by GREgory Imler

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 5/6/2009 from LA JOLLA, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: after the usual 2-3 day break in and adjust, it is working great. i especially like the incredibly small footprint in my sump. great, would recommend it to my friends. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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10 STARS!! by AARON MULLINS

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 5/1/2009 from BAKERSFIELD, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: Tunze skimmers are the best bet for reliability, low wattage, and unbelievable performance! This is my second Tunze skimmer. The first one is an amazingly 14 year old Classic and is still going STRONG!! I just had 3 adult T.Crocea clams spawn in a 29gal. nano and the stock skimmer was a joke under this load. After break-in period (4hours) and over night the water is clearer than the six 50% water changes done over three days! Super quiet and very easy to dial in skimmate for desired results. Forget the rest go with the BEST! This is not just a box with a pump, it incorporates a lot of hydro-dynamics for maximum performance and contact time. This product really should have 10 stars. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Nano Skimmer by Jonny V

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/30/2009 from NEWPORT BEACH, CA UNITED STATE

Comments: Given my experience with other "nano" skimmers on the market (I routinely perform saltwater aquarium maintenance on several aquariums in my area), I've found the Tunze 9002 to outperform all other nano skimmers in its class. Though it is relatively expensive compared to these other models, I feel any reef enthusiast should seriously consider it. It is compact, easy to adjust, simple, and efficient for its size. A great skimmer for aquapods, biocubes, nanocubes, etc. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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outstanding by SHIREEN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/18/2009 from BALTIMORE, MD UNITED STATES

Comments: highly recommended. easy to install and run. make sure you get the latest model, which is the one sold at MarineDepot. ( I got the previous generation from another store, and it was a pain to use -- so if you see a "super deal" elsewhere, make sure you're not getting an old model. ) Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Skimmer by JEFF

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/3/2009 from TX UNITED STATES

Comments: I have had this skimmer for a week and already it's pulling some nice skimmate. It is very quiet like most have told me, and it is super easy to adjust and get started. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Nice, nice, nice... by AMY MILLER

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/3/2009 from CHARLESTON, SC UNITED STATES

Comments: I have had this skimmer for 3 days on my 20g that I set up 1 1/2 weeks ago. It already has 1/2 inch skimmate a day forming, which is good since there's only 2 large live rock bits, a snail and 2 coral frags from my other tank. My other stuff is getting moved soon and then the skimmer is going to have to work overtime. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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julz by Julz

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/20/2009 from HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL UNITED STA

Comments: Works three times better than the stock skimmer that comes with 28g jbj. It takes a little adjusting to work just right. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Perfect Solution by ZACHARY KIEBLER

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/10/2009 from LITTLETON, CO UNITED STATES

Comments: I use this on my JBJ HQI 28g. I had to cut in to the aquarium hood and I had to remove the magnet that was molded on to the skimmer to get it to work. I have it in the center chamber, which means the filtration normally stored there has been moved. However, I just have to say that this works perfectly and is very quiet! It's very powerful and should last a long time. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Microbubbles? by Red

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/22/2009 from United States

Comments: May be too soon to review, but I'm getting microbubbles. It's only been running four days. Don't know, they asked for my review so I'm giving it. I am getting skimmate, so that is a plus. We'll see. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Tunze nano skimmer in max by MITCHELL L.

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 1/9/2009 from ORINDA, CA

Comments: The tunze nano DOC Protein Skimmer 9002 skimmer is a small and compact skimmer but pacts a punch. It removed junk way, way faster then my old stock skimmer. In just 2 days i was getting dark brown water in my collection cup. Not built from the best material for 152.00 but still a great skimmer. Easy magnetic mount that helped me set it up in minutes. Great skimmer for any small saltwater tank. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Skimmer by JIM

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 12/27/2008 from EL CAJON, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: This is my first skimmer and it works great in the rear compartment of my Aquapod 24.. My only regret is that I did not purchase this skimmer sooner. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Tunze Nano by MARK BLAND

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 12/8/2008 from KANSAS CITY, MO UNITED STATES

Comments: I think this skimmer could be manufactured better. It is pretty flimsy black plastic and seems pretty cheap. The top does not stay on the skimmer well. The internal air tube has to be adjusted to keep the top on. I would have expected better for $152. Regardless, it still skims very well, even with rubber bands holding the top on. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Great skimmer by TOM

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/26/2008 from PITTSFIELD, MA UNITED STATES

Comments: I purchased this skimmer to replace the nearly useless one that came with my Red Sea Max. It's very quiet, works very well, and since it's only one quarter of the size of the Red Sea skimmer, I now have room for a refugium. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Attention RSM Owners by ANDREW WRIGHT

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/18/2008 from TUCSON, AZ UNITED STATES

Comments: I have a Red Sea Max and the skimmer it came with didnt seem to be doing the job that i wanted done, so i purchased this bad boy and i was shocked at the difference. The Tunze pulled more skim in a day than the RSM stock skimmer did in a week and the water clarity was crystal clear. And the best part NO MORE MICRO BUBBLES which should make any RSM owner very happy. The Tunze DOC 9002 was very easy to install and very easy to clean. But to all RSM owners you will have to keep the back lid open for the collection cup sticks out about a inch to far, i just took off the rear lid all together. Haveing no more Micro bubbles in my tank was enouph for me to rate this 10 Stars haha goodluck and have fun with it. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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great little skimer by jph

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/18/2008 from CA

Comments: works just nice on my 24G aquapod! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Tunze Nano skimmer by DEBORAH BLEEKE

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 10/24/2008 from HIGHLAND, IN UNITED STATES

Comments: The Tunze Nano skimmer works great! I bought it for my seahorse fry setup. It takesa day or so to get started but then it cranked up and skims out the crud! I recommend it! It has a nice small footprint too! The magnet holder works great! Easy to clean for once! I would definately buy one again. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Tiny Little Skimmer Beast by CHAD WEISBRODT

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 10/23/2008 from WAKE FOREST, NC UNITED STATES

Comments: I've been running Tunze's Nano DOC Skimmer for two years now. The first year of which I had it running in-tank in the back of a 10g nano. There it took up little room and never did it release micro-bubbles back into the tank. Now I have it sitting in a 10g sump of my 15g high seahorse tank. It's small design made it especially perfect to fit into the baffled sump. It is VERY quiet, especially with regards to my ASM and Bak-Pak skimmers. Plus, it has consistantly been pulling dark foam from my tanks for two years solid. It also happens to very easy to clean. I did find upon setup that the included instructions were a bit unclear, but the parts were all there and were easy to assemble. Other than that, despite the high performance quality I have to say that the materials do feal a bit cheap for Tunze. Reguardless, now I'm looking at one of their larger models for another upcoming tank of mine. Good stuff, I'll stand by them. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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A+ Skimmer by 91coupe

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 10/22/2008

Comments: Great skimmer, extremely quiet. Pulls dark skimmate, and would recommend to anyone. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Awesome product by TIMOTHY NALLEY

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 7/19/2008 from LOUISVILLE, KY UNITED STATES

Comments: The Tunze Nano 9002 protein skimmer works perfectly. I replaced the Red sea max skimmer with this product and since it has been installed it has pulled a ton of junk out of the water. The skimmate it pulls out is watery sometimes and fills up the cup in just one day. If you are looking for a skimmer to replace the one in the Red Sea Max this is it. Awesome produst. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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tunze 9002 skimmer by RONALD MURRAY

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 7/19/2008 from BLYTHEWOOD, SC UNITED STATES

Comments: The skimmer only took about 2 days to break in. It's very quiet and easy to adjust. It produces a substantial amount of skim mate. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Nano Skimmer by GORDON CHEN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 6/16/2008 from RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA UNITED ST

Comments: I have used this skimmer for 2 weeks now. It took about 1 week to break in. It makes great foam. I have a Aqua C Remora before this and I have replaced it for this 9002 mainly because I have changed a new tank and there's no room in the back to hang the remora nano. IMO, remora is louder (even with mods), has minor micro bubbles, produce less foam but it has better build/material quality. 9002 has great foam, no micro bubbles but the material can be imporved. I would pick this 9002 over remora nano if I have the space in sump or tank. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Tunze Nano DOC Skimmer by rescuejag

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 6/9/2008 from TAMPA, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: This skimmer does fit in the rear sump of the Current 24 gallon AquaPod aquariums with the HQI lamp. If you have a florescent hood then I don't believe it will fit. Tunze indicates the unit may need 1 day to establish skimming. Mine didn't start after 3 days so I eventually force feed it air by pluging off the inside hole that is exposed if you remove the collection cup/tube with tape. Then feed an airline into the hole where the adjustment screw is. Used a valve to control airflow. Eventually it started sucking air on its own and I removed the plug and airline after a few days. It does produce a fair amount of green/brown skimmate if properly adjusted. Overall I am very pleased with its function and design. I don't think it is very loud but if your sleeping in the same room it may be bothersome. One benefit to force feeding it with air was that it was quieter (i.e. no gurgling or vacuum hiss on the intake). Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great but takes a little while by REBECCA CORTESE

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 5/28/2008 from MCHENRY, IL UNITED STATES

Comments: I bought this skimmmer to put in my sump for my 29 gallon tank. For the first couple days, it was only pulling in water and very quickly, which is expected for a new protein skimmer. After several days, though, it was skimming some dark murky stuff - thick and wet. Overall, it's a good skimmer and does the job. It takes a little bit of tweeking (which is to be expected) but is worth the money. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Squeaze.. by LEE NICHOLLS

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 5/25/2008 from BELLEVUE, WA UNITED STATES

Comments: I have a BC29, many of the reviews have said the Tunze 9002 is a good fit for the second chamber.. it does fit, so that's at least true, but it's a tight squeaze and the canopy won't sit properly on afterwards due to the 9002's large collection cup. Aesthetics aside this thing is working great. It replaced my Oceanic skimmer made for the tank, the oceanic one obviously wasn't doing it's job very well.. within a few days the 9002 has accumulated brown mess nicely in the cup. Installation was easy, shipping quality was very high, the power cable is very small, so be warned you might need an extension lead for any "tall" tanks, it's hard to make a drip loop with it.. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Awesome by ANDY TORRES

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 5/20/2008 from CHINO, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: This skimmer is AWESOME. It really works great. I had a hard time with it initially, only because the the 90deg elbow that runs the vent tube to the pump for aerating was not pushed in all the way so I had poor bubble production. After pushing it in a bit more it took off. I definitely recommend this product to anyone who has a Nano or Aquapod. I have the Aquapod and yes if your using the foam filter you will need to trim it but I'm running a canister filter so no problem there. You won't regret this purchase! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Awesome Skimmer by KATZOFAV

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 5/7/2008 from PALMDALE, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I'm using this skimmer in my RedSea Max, works fantastic, 100% improvement on the stock skimmer. This was money well spent. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Tunze NAno 9002 by JOE SHRAMOVICH

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 5/2/2008 from GLENDALE, AZ UNITED STATES

Comments: I replaced the stock skimmer in my Red Sea Max with this skimmer. It is about 1/4 the size of the stock skimmer, it doesn't produce the micro bubbles as the stock skimmer, it producing more skimmates, and it runs quieter. I recommend this skimmer as a replaced to the stock skimmer in the Red Sea Max. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Good and quiet by MATTHEW

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 4/15/2008 from ANCHORAGE, AK UNITED STATES

Comments: I have this Skimmer in a 10 gallon FOWLR. the tank is in my room with me and i purchased this skimmer based on how quiet it was said to be. this unit is very quiet! the only noise this makes is a soft bubbling sound, and i still sleep great. One word of caution, the unit is bigger than it appears in the photos. the collection cup is a little bigger than a 12oz soda can. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Exellent product! by NEIL GRISHAM

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/26/2008 from SPRINGFIELD, MO UNITED STATES

Comments: This skimmer took a little while longer than others had mentioned to kick in, but after about three days.... WOW. This is the real deal. It is VERY quiet. Wish I would have had this skimmer a long time ago. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Tunze 9002 skimmer by Ron

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/19/2008 from Florida

Comments: I thought I would give this Skimmer a try sense my other tunze products work great. No suprise here this skimmer is great. I placed this simmer on a 20gl tank with 2 clowns that are heavely feed. The skimmer pulls out a good amount of gunk, pretty quite and yes small size. I would recomdend this skimmer to any of my friends that had a size tank that this is for. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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much better by WESLEY VERBICK

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 3/18/2008 from ELK GROVE, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I was using a fission nano skimmer in my 24G aquapod but the thing was worthless. I bought the tunze nano skimmer and its been running for about a week not. Working great and collecting a lot of gunk. See my post here: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/nano-reefs/28949-new-nano.html Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Tunze NanoSkimmer 9002 by VINCENT NOVAK

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 3/11/2008 from LONGMONT, CO UNITED STATES

Comments: Extremely satisfied with the 9002. I retrofitted my JBJ 24g and slid it into the first chamber. It has been running now for a month. Very effective. Saw the results within one hour after installation. Easy setup. Easy to remove the cup for cleaning. The best thing I could have done for my tank. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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skimmer by PAUL

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 3/3/2008 from INDIANAPOLIS, IN UNITED STATES

Comments: The skimmer works, dont get me wrong. It is just made out of cheap plastic that breaks easily. After paying that kind of money for it, I expected a more quality piece of equipment. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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yea by bruce leebes

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/2/2008 from PROVO, UT UNITED STATES

Comments: same thing happened to me as this other guy i bought this skimmer cause i thought it would fit in my 24g jbj nano cube but it doesnt it kept it though cause i have heard really great things about tunze. well so far it does a pretty good job getting the junk out of my tank, there just seems to be a ton of bubbles in the tank but the crap gets pulled out. i have only had it going for about a week though and am happy with it. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Thumbs Up by NATHAN SANTORA

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 2/22/2008 from TUCSON, AZ UNITED STATES

Comments: A true plug and play skimmer. Started making foam after 12 hours on new setup with very light bio-load. Highly recommend for small setups. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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DOES NOT FIT 24G AQUAPOD! by VICTOR BRIENZA

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/12/2008 from COLD SPRING HARBOR, NY UNITED

Comments: I purchased this product after reading some of the other reviews which stated that it fit in the overflow compartment of the 24 gal. Aquapod. However, this is extremely misleading. Yes, it most likely fits in the HQI Aquapod models with the open top, however, it DOES NOT! fit the Aquapods with power compacts and a closed lid. Also, even on the HQI units some modifications are neccesary for the skimmer to fit (the filter sponges must certainly be trimmed a great deal, etc.)It was a very rude awakening for me when I brought it home, so don't make the same mistake and be wary of reviews. As for the operation of the product, i can't say much as I was never able to see it functioning. However it appears to be a well built machine and I am sure it works well (if it fits). Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Nano? by xeviel

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/5/2008 from SAINT CHARLES, MO UNITED STATE

Comments: The Tunze Nano DOC Protein Skimmer 9002 works well, however, please be aware that the dimensions listed are for the submersible part of the unit and do not include the collection cup. This unit will NOT fit in the sump of a JBJ Nano Cube 24g without modification to the tank's lid due to the diameter and elevation of the collection cup. I did extensive research before selecting this unit and had I know the true dimensions I would have chosen another make and model. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Now Bracketless! by Adam

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/24/2008 from MIAMI, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: After trying to figure out where the bracket to attach it to the tank today was I realized that it now uses a magnet!!! Setup could not be simpler and it was skimming with in 3 hours! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Good Skimmer by Steve in Austin

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/21/2008 from AUSTIN, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: I have a 24 gallon Aquapod (halide light) and bought this skimmer because of reviews I've read and its small size. It fits nicely into the right side (blue sponge side) of the tank. The skimmer is so quiet that you barely notice it running. I trimmed the Aquapod's sponge down to about 1/2 inch and am still able to squeeze the sponge between the skimmer and the Aquapod's false back. The first 3 days produced very little skimmate. The skimmer has been running 10 days now and produces a dark tea color skimmate. In my opinion this is a great skimmer, especially considering the price. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Glass canopy has to go by Former Discus keeper

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 1/15/2008 from BELTON, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: Decided to try out a Tunze since I have heard they worked very well. The mounting instructions are kind of tricky, but one should be able to figure out how to get it mounted. The skimmer is designed for tanks without a full glass cover as it protrudes a bit in my 29gal tank, and the cup will take up room on top pushing my lights to a more forward location. The skimmer itself works great, pulling some thick crud from the tank. I may not have it set correctly because a thick covering tends to coat the sides of the collection cup before it is filled making me clean it prematurly. It is pulling a lot of stuff from the water none the less. It is dead silent, and I have not seen any bubbles. I give it 5 stars on just the amount of gunk it removes and its quiet and easy running. I rate it at 4 due to the tricky mounting instructions, and having to remove half of my glass top. It is definatly better than my old Redsea berlin model skimmer. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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lives up to its name! by P. Tucker

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 12/29/2007 from mass.

Comments: I run this little skimmer on a 28g nanocube, the fit in the tanks compartment is a little tight but this skims very well and is almost silent! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent skimmer!! by David Heu

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 12/6/2007 from FRESNO, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: Well, what can I say, it's a Tunze product. I was using another skimmer on my nano, and the Tunze works a hundred percent better. It produced dark and smelly skimmate the first day I installed it. This is an excellent product and well worth my money! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Results Are Not Nano! by Jason Anthony Natal

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 12/1/2007 from Bronx (Throggs Neck), New York

Comments: I have the Tunze Nano DOC Protein Skimmer 9002 setup on my 29 gallon JBJ Nano Cube HQI SPS Reef Aquarium and its results are amazing. The Protein Skimmer runs ultra quite and produces a fine mist of bubble that in two days has managed to remove some very dark brown waste from my Aquarium water. Also cleaning the collection cup is simple no twist and fighting against solidified salt to remove the cup it just pulls out easily. Best of all NO MICRO-BUBBLES returned into the Aquarium. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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tunze nano skimmer by JEFFREY FRIEDMAN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/30/2007 from VOORHEES, NJ UNITED STATES

Comments: excellent! Fits well into my biocube. Very efficient and quiet as well. Set up is very basic. I would highly recommend this product. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

Excellent!

love it by JOSEPH BARRYMORE

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/13/2007 from BRONX, NY UNITED STATES

Comments: the tunze 9002 protein skimmer is the greatest ever i would recommend it to any one that has a nano tank.i have a biocube 29 from oceanic i had to do a few mods but it works great.. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

Great

Tunze 9002 by Chiefmcfuz

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/1/2007 from manhattanreefsdotcom

Comments: This is a very good unit, once the break in period was done it started pulling skimmate so dark out of my system that I was extremely impressed. Nice and compact and it does fit in the right rear compartment (overflow area) of my 24g aquapod so if you are looking for a great nano skimmer at a great price and one that fits in your rear chambers of the aquapod this is the one. The only thing that kept it from getting a perfect score from me were the mounting bracket instructions and construction could have been easier to read and easier to do. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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3 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

Unsatisfactory

doesnt work with aquapod by MARK FERGUSON

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 10/7/2007

Comments: this does NOT work with the 24 gallon Aquapod with the attached lid, i don't know how it works but it doesnt fit with the Aquapod. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

Excellent!

Redeye lets you know by Redeye

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/2/2007 from SAN DIEGO, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: This skimmer is awesome, SILENT, and a producer! gonna get another for other tank soon! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

Excellent!

Works Good but Tight Fit by Nano Reef in Houston

Comments: I've had a Tunze 9002 for 3 wks in my 29g Oceanic Nano tank. The collection cup is a bit big for the filter chamber on my tank so I used a Dremel rotary tool on the tank. Good skimmate / works well. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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0 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

Average

Go with AquaC by Narayan R

Comments: Replaced mine with nano remora within 3 weeks and happy again. Enough said! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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