1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Unsatisfactory

skimmer by GREG FRYLING

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 9/1/2008 from SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA UNITED

Comments: I am on my 4th day with the 225 gallon fission skimmer and I have seen no skimmate being collected. I am going to give it a few more days , and if I see no improvement, out it goes. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

Unsatisfactory

U get what you pay for!!! by RAY S.

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 3/9/2008 from Minnesota

Comments: Cheap, Cheap, and did I mention it's CHEAP!!! Quality build - I could have made a better unit using a plastic pinic cup. Constantly dialing in to adjust flow every hour and inconsistent foaming. Recirculating Pump LEAKS! They say it is both external and in sump...IT's definately in sump! IT WILL LEAK so don't risk it externally. Barely foams up, worst skimmer on the market bar-none. HIGHLY WOULD NOT RECOMMEND! I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

Unsatisfactory

junk by MIKE ACHENBACH

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/1/2008 from WATERBORO, ME UNITED STATES

Comments: I wouldn't buy another for $5.00. Barely works, and if/when recirculating pump stops skimmer becomes a water fountain. Emailed Current-USA and their response was that I should buy a venturi pump rated for less gph then recommended to make it work good. Hate this piece of junk. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

Unsatisfactory

Loud by MRaquatic

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 2/15/2008 from TALLAHASSEE, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: This product seems to work as far as skimming the water goes, but unless you want a jet engine in your living I would recommend against it. The powerhead Current has supplied with the skimmer has a cheap version of a needle wheel in it which causes extreme vibrations when operated. I have quite a bit of experience with marine products and this is the loudest skimmer Ive hear. It is next to a 3500 gph external pump and a cheaper 2x 250 Metal Halide ballast, and is much louder than both of them, even from the other room. Moreover, you cannot return it at full price because apparently this is how it is "supposed" to work! All this and I cannot even get a call back from Current to troubleshoot. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

Great

salty by KENNETH GAGNON

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/25/2008 from WOODINVILLE, WA UNITED STATES