anyone with a fission nano skimmer

[motoxracing782]

does anyone here have a oceanic bio cube 14 that has a fission nano skimmer, does it fit in the second or third chamber?

 

[sjm1978]

dont buy it its a waste of money.

 

[z00mie]

I tried it. It will fit in the 2nd chamber but it was worthless

 

[saltwaterfarm]

ditto

 

[motoxracing782]

are there any small skimmers like that, that are any good? or could i possibly make one.

 

[Hopeful Reefer]

What about this skimmer makes it worthless? I was thinking of getting one for the 24DX I'm going to get...any specifics about why it is worthless?

 

[ReeferRyan]

I have heard there is one by sapphireaquatics that is awesome, but I haven't been able to find it yet

 

[Hopeful Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8607281#post8607281 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ReeferRyan
I have heard there is one by sapphireaquatics that is awesome, but I haven't been able to find it yet

First link I clicked on...3 second search time... http://www.sapphireaquatics.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3&zenid=0a6cff607b0b1fe574f9e4bd4a4a4a54

 

[z00mie]

The skimmer constantly needs to be adjusted and you have to remove it from the nano cube to adjust it. It will fall apart when bumped. There is a sponge on it that needs changing more frequently than you empty the cup. It is installed with ether suction cups that don’t stick for more than a day or a clamp that does not keep the skimmer level.

 

[Hopeful Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8607441#post8607441 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by z00mie
The skimmer constantly needs to be adjusted and you have to remove it from the nano cube to adjust it. It will fall apart when bumped. There is a sponge on it that needs changing more frequently than you empty the cup. It is installed with ether suction cups that don’t stick for more than a day or a clamp that does not keep the skimmer level.

Thanks.

 

[VinnyTheIcepick]

Plus, the skimate cup is too small, it produces microbubbles and does a poor job skimming. A total ripoff.

 

[bwest]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8608556#post8608556 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by VinnyTheIcepick
Plus, the skimate cup is too small, it produces microbubbles and does a poor job skimming. A total ripoff.

Exactly my thoughts too. I got one and used it for a couple days, then just took it out of the tank.

 

[Hopeful Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8610482#post8610482 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bwest
Exactly my thoughts too. I got one and used it for a couple days, then just took it out of the tank.

Wait...do you mean the Fission or the one from Sapphire Aquatics?

 

[Jeepman3sk]

Fission=POS I was lucky enough to sell it for $15

 

[StephenInVa]

I've been happy with my fission. I don't adjust it. And the suction cups have held since I placed it in the tank. I do get some micro bubbles but it really isn't that bad. The only negative thing I have to say for it is I have to change the little foam rings once every week or two. The micro bubbles decrease as the foam ring ages. As for the cup... I attached a length of air line tubing to the drain nipple and it empties into a container. I empty it once a week. It doesn't produce really really dark skimate like the larger skimmers I've used. But I do get a very deep olive colored skimate from it.

 

[FelipeBastos]

Glad I found this thread, I was looking at getting one for my nano.
Will be looking at the one from saphire now...