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. Minumim tank or aquarium height is 11 in.
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Our 20 gallon salt tank is my first attempt with a salt water aquarium. I’ve done a lot of research reading reef forums and articles, trying to understand the way different types of protein skimmers work. For our size tank, and with the help of other reviews, I decided that less expensive was the better way to go for now. This skimmer seems fairly easy to set up and adjust, but it takes a little while to generate enough foam to collect in the cup. Ours is also a new tank, so there may not be as much to skim off. The bubbles produced by the limewood are very small and profuse, and fill the reactor chamber. We set ours up tonight at about 5 p.m. and it’s now 9 p.m. It has built up about an inch of foam head and climbing, so I expect there will be skimmate in the collection cup by morning.
Overall, the construction of the skimmer is acrylic about 1/16th inch thick, slip fit together. The slip fit part is a little annoying when trying to get the skimmer positioned in the tank (this could be a coordination issue on my part). However, once installed and running, the only part that will need to be moved is the collection cup, which requires no force to remove so it won’t dislodge the rest of the skimmer. I’m very happy with it in general, works good, last s long time (probably), cheap price.
This was the first protein Skimmer i ever got when I started in the hobby. I didn’t know any better and when people would ask, and I’d tell them I had the lee’s counter current they would scoff at me.
I have had 4 skimmers since this one. All in the $100 range and all 80% LESS effective than this one. I’ve had the prizm, the excalibur, the coralife… I am now wanting to try the backpack, but if I ever get a sump, this baby is going in it! If it weren’t an internal skimmer I’d already have another. I just don’t want to look at my skimmer in my display tank.
I had problems with water quality and clarity prior to buying Le’s Protein skimmer. It has done an excellent job and my water aquarium looks as nice as the expensive aquarium store. I highly ecommend this skimmer. It is cheap but does a great job.