surface skimmer for 1.5ft tank

**madnugget** · 17th Oct 2009, 15:12

hi guys,

may i know does anyone know is there any surface skimmer suitable for a standard 1.5ft five plan tank height?? currently using one from waterplant..

**christopher.wtc** · 17th Oct 2009, 15:25

Could try the "ANS" Surface Skimmer mostly sold in LSF. See it http://www.mizuworld.com/product/detail/258

**madnugget** · 17th Oct 2009, 22:54

i did consider that before. but it states recommended for height 45cm above. for 1.5ft five plan tank the height is around 30cm and minus substrate it only left with around 20cm of space...

**deacon** · 18th Oct 2009, 19:00

Originally Posted by madnugget

i did consider that before. but it states recommended for height 45cm above. for 1.5ft five plan tank the height is around 30cm and minus substrate it only left with around 20cm of space...

ISTA Surface Skimmer is for you.

Spotted at C328 and Seaview Aquarium.

**madnugget** · 18th Oct 2009, 20:37

yup.. thats the one i mentioned... any alternatives beside that. i have been using that and it caused my filter to have lots of problem.

**felix_fx2** · 19th Oct 2009, 22:21

Hi guys,

can i hijack

, can i use surface skimmer for canister filter?
I am using CF-800, having oil flim. how?

**elmo** · 20th Oct 2009, 02:55

Originally Posted by felix_fx2

Hi guys,

can i hijack

, can i use surface skimmer for canister filter?
I am using CF-800, having oil flim. how?

You can use something like the Ehiem surface skimmer...anw i happen to have 1 lying ard in the storeroom..pm me if interrested.

http://www.aquariumguys.com/extractor.html

**deacon** · 20th Oct 2009, 06:41

The problem is the height of his tank, most skimmers are too tall for it..

may have to do with something like a 'mini sump' style. dunno if can get around here though..

Something like the this

JBJ Surface Skimmer

**madnugget** · 20th Oct 2009, 21:23

Originally Posted by elmo

You can use something like the Ehiem surface skimmer...anw i happen to have 1 lying ard in the storeroom..pm me if interrested.

http://www.aquariumguys.com/extractor.html

thanks bro for the suggestion, i did bought a unit to try out and it could not fit the height. end up in my 4ft..

Originally Posted by deacon

The problem is the height of his tank, most skimmers are too tall for it..

may have to do with something like a 'mini sump' style. dunno if can get around here though..

Something like the this

interesting product, but i dont think we can use it. this is what i got from their website

Jbj Nano Cube MSS modular surface skimmer instantly transforms your intake grill to an overflow box.

**Wahlin** · 20th Oct 2009, 21:57

Originally Posted by madnugget

hi guys,

may i know does anyone know is there any surface skimmer suitable for a standard 1.5ft five plan tank height?? currently using one from waterplant..

For small tank, you may also want to consider a hang-on-filter that comes with built-in surface skimmer. The price of these HOF is cheap.

**madnugget** · 22nd Oct 2009, 15:21

i did consider using a HOF with built in surface skimmer, however i heard that using HOF causes co2 loss and of course adding to electricity bill~

trying my luck here to see any bro have come across small surface skimmers~

**deacon** · 22nd Oct 2009, 15:34

Originally Posted by madnugget

i did consider using a HOF with built in surface skimmer, however i heard that using HOF causes co2 loss and of course adding to electricity bill~

trying my luck here to see any bro have come across small surface skimmers~

Bro, the power usage coz by the HOF is count in watts. Its really small amount. Besides, I dun think the CO2 by agitation can by compared to a full blown sump.

I just got the ISTA surface skimmer yesterday and installed it. I got it working fine, need to fiddle a little, and I'm using a canister filter. Same tank as yours, 1 1/2ft.