Skimmer opinions

[Driftwood]

I am looking at buying a Via Aqua Skimmer with a built-in UV Sterilizer. Does anyone use this? I have seen one working at my LFS and it cleared a green tank in no time.

I was hoping that someone here used or had used one in the past. Here is a link to the product:

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=VA2313


Thanks!

 

[Lpsfanatic338]

Never heard of anyone using it. Looks really complicated

 

[J_Geisinger000]

ive heard that these overflows lose siphon sometimes when you turn the pump off i would recommend the u tube type overflow

 

[furforfour]

It didnt appear to me to have any type of overflow, so I'm not sure how it would lose the siphon.

 

[J_Geisinger000]

sorry last time I used the link it took me to the cpr overflow page dont know what happend??

 

[J_Geisinger000]

in that case dont know anything about that product

 

[gdm42001]

From the Marine Depot page:

Customer reviews for ViaAqua Multi-Skimmer Deluxe w/ 5W UV Sterilizer

Multi Skimmer by Michael
This is a nice product - I am using it in combination with a Fluval and reverse UG. The UV light was broken when I got it, ViaAqua replaced it quickly with no complaints. Michael

Multi- Skimmer by Brian
Very loud, Good design, poorly constructed. It is perfect on a quarantine tank.

Rate Review: 3.5


I think Brian hit the nail on the head. I bought 2 ViaAqua heaters once, they were rated for salt water, looked real cool, external controls, etc. Junk, lasted only months.

 

[Driftwood]

Thanks for the advice. I was able to find a couple other posts around the net complaining about this skimmer. Mostly about loud sucking noises and micro bubbles.

I was thinking that the UV would be a nice addition to the tank. I think I'll probably go with a better known skimmer though.

 

[gdm42001]

Are you looking for a Hang on? I am using the Remora Pro, it does OK but I am considering upgrading to the Deltec MCE600 which I am hearing good things about.

 

[Driftwood]

I am looking for a hang on, but may eventually want it in a sump...