JNS-WS1 Skimmer review!

[reefsahoy]

I've been looking high and low for a skimmer that would really kick the crap out of a nano tank and I think I've found the answer. It's the JNS-WS1. I couldn't find any review of this skimmer so I decided I would post it here for those looking for a quality skimmer.

The quality build of this skimmer is impressive! I used to own the Bubble King Mini 200 and I will say the build quality is almost as impressive. Its very easy to take apart for cleaning and the parts fit perfectly.

here are a few pictures

New out of the box.

Slid the pump out of the main body of the skimmer, took all of 5 seconds.

Yes, it's a pin wheel! sorry for the poor pic quality, out of focus.

and finally it's kicking the crap out of the nano.

notice the muffler! it's so quit it's almost inaudible! the bubbles are fine and plentyful, very little micro bubbles as it's not broken in as yet! it's in my nephews tank as i'm still collecting all necessary equipment to start my sps nano. I'm really happy with my selection of a great nano skimmer!:beer:

one last pic to show quality of build

 

[ksed]

Is it in the main tank or in a sump?

 

[reefsahoy]

Its sitting in the sump. I bought it for my tank tho and thats a AIO tank

 

[hazey62]

What AIO do you have?

 

[reefsahoy]

What AIO do you have?

Picoaquariums 18x18x16. I will have to remove the muffler and relocate it once i install it in the AIO

 

[reefsahoy]

here are the pics that i had posted earlier. i moved them to a different folder not realizing it would affect the RC post.

pump assembly removed easily about 5 secs for cleaning

pin wheel impeller

nice fine bubbles in the skimmer

12 hours later. still trying to adjust cup height for a drier skimmate.

 

[Buganddoug]

I do think JNS make so very good skimmers and there price are not bad at all.

 

[j tavares]

could this skimmer be used inside a 40 breeder w/o sump?

 

[hazey62]

What is the full width of the skimmer?

 

[FNHFan]

I like the blue acrylic!

 

[ksed]

Looking good! I have the JNS HOB and very happy with it. i has a great pump for a small skimmer.

 

[reefsahoy]

skimmer was cleaned and adjusted, 12 hours later.

cleaned out the cup one more time and 12 hours later.

i would definitely buy this skimmer again! it's quiet, creates fine bubbles with no micro bubbles entering tank, skims great, and low power consumption. I can't believe this skimmer is such an unknown!

 

[ganjero]

can you adjust the air intake or just the cup height?

 

[reefsahoy]

can you adjust the air intake or just the cup height?

Just the cup height

 

[Drae]

I do think JNS make so very good skimmers and there price are not bad at all.

jns and aquamaxx are so uderrated. Great skimmers.

 

[edman79]

How much did you pay, and where did you get it from?

 

[reefsahoy]

How much did you pay, and where did you get it from?

http://socaltropicalfishoutlet.com/catalog/jns-ws1-skimmer-p-1509.html

 

[salajander]

Does anyone know what size tank the WS1 is rated for? Their website doesn't have a lot of detail.

 

[salajander]

So Cal now has the VS-1: http://socaltropicalfishoutlet.com/catalog/shark-series-skimmer-p-1062.html

EDIT: which is a HOB. Nevermind.

 

[salajander]

... and I'll just answer my own question, from the socal link:
http://socaltropicalfishoutlet.com/store/jns-ws1-skimmer-p-934.html
Rated for up to 90 gal tank