This protein skimmer helps prevent toxic tank syndrome; increases oxygen; helps prevent toxic build-up; it is easily adjusted; has low maintenance; comes pre-assembled and includes : two-way plastic valves, airstone and hanger assembly. Removes organics such as : water-soluble protein; amino acids; some dyes; fatty acids; fats; carbohydrates; enzymes; detergent; phoshorus; iodine; detritus; metals such as : zinc and copper; some algae; protozoa; bacteria and other organics. Sits inside the aquarium, but not totally submersed. Aquarium or reservoir tank must be at least 14 in. high.
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Very disapointing, To be honest, this is junk. I wouldnt waste any money on this item. It is poorly manufactured, It dose not come with any instructions to speak of, and it falls apart after about 45 seconds of use. I spent a few days trying to get it to work, and my efforts were fruitless. Also be warned that this is a hang IN tank unit, it does not sit on the tank very well, the bottom keeps falling off and the resivor is tiny. If you do manage to get it to work you will need to empty the cup about ever 8 to 10 hours, and try not spilling any of the stuff back into the tank in the process.
Product as discribed, a little difficult to adjust but once its done it works great.
Do not let the bad reviews fool you. Protein skimmers are not electronics gadgets or any advance technology, so why are the average skimmers on the market running for about 80-100 dollars? I read a few reviews about Lee’s protein skimmer and the results were mixed. I nervously decided to give it a shot and when I received the product from “petsolutions” I realized the poor quality of the product. The piping and tubing does not fit tightly so it takes a while to get it right. I ran one aerator and split it into two lines but realized after a day that the skimmer did not produce anything. Then I experimented around and surprisingly I began to have bacterial/junk products in the collection cup.
HERE IS the SECRET-
your going to need to buy two aerators-
1) for the current going down
1) for the Lee’s wooden bubbler
Then your going to need to turn on the down current line first and let that run for about a minute to create a down current.
Then you turn on the wooden bubbler line and create an upward current.
This will basically cause the downward current to meet with the upward “air pockets/bubbles” to meet and any molecules will be trapped within the aure bubbles and rise to the top of the canister and into the collection cup.
It will definetly take a few tries but BOTTOM LINE THE PRODUCT DOES SKIM!!
I have a 30 gallon tank with 2 clowns, 1 spiny box, 3 anemones and the only running on a hang on filter with the skimmer and my water quality is crystal clear.
I took a stupid risk with the skimmer and I actually got it to work and I hope the best of luck for others.