I was looking at this when I was replacing the skimmer that Michael gave me but I went with the Kent 300 instead ... tank looks great Mike 🤗
@MASSAquariums8 жыл бұрын
Thanks PB. I havnt heard of that one
@DJ_LittlePea8 жыл бұрын
It's really good especially for a small tank like ours www.amazon.co.uk/Kent-Marine-Nano-Protein-Skimmer/dp/B004YJI9C4 🤗🤗
@MASSAquariums8 жыл бұрын
👍🍻
@farmanshaikh64055 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍 thanks for sharing! Has it worked well over the time you've had it?
@MASSAquariums5 жыл бұрын
I decided to remove it in the end
@farmanshaikh64055 жыл бұрын
@@MASSAquariums good to know!!! Cheers
@melainkinney72137 жыл бұрын
THAT SKIMMER DRIVE ME CRAZY i have to empty it so often no matter how i adjust .The tiny lid never sits on firm aside from that my tank is in great shape for my first salt water tank experience . i'm new only had this little test tank 6 months already for a upgrade to a 32 g my space is limited can't give up anymore space or i get the broom to the back of my head .
@MASSAquariums7 жыл бұрын
Haha. I hear you
@Villaeddie198 жыл бұрын
so will you be performing less frequent water changes now?
@Deon0026yickadee8 жыл бұрын
beautiful aquarium nice video thanks for sharing this
@MASSAquariums8 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@dorothyharrison27657 ай бұрын
I just bought a used 32.5 Fluval. It came with the skimmer, but do I need it? After reading the comments, I really don't want to mess with it.
@MASSAquariums7 ай бұрын
Nah. You’re good without it.
@JOHNNYSTiCKYBUDDZ7 жыл бұрын
Great video! I want a small skimmer for my 8g nano! But I just feel like this skimmer is just a little too big for my tank, hopefully I can find a smaller skimmer that'll get the job done!
@MASSAquariums7 жыл бұрын
Thanks. It's tough
@Moreysreef7 жыл бұрын
Johnny Keo try the Coralife mini skimmer. It's at $23 in Amazon. Happy Reefing!
@shinyforester8 жыл бұрын
Great video! Why is it more comfortable to keep small salt water aquariums compared to large fresh water tanks?
@MASSAquariums8 жыл бұрын
I don't thinks it's more comfortable. It has its challenges
@jeremiahholland80897 жыл бұрын
would you recommend me buying a mini protein skimmer for my tank, i have the exact kind of tank that you are using
@MASSAquariums7 жыл бұрын
If you want to. I have the link in my description. It helps
@michaelagostino34838 жыл бұрын
Nice video. With the skimmer in, will you be making some sort of new cover (lid) for the tank, because I see the old glass lid will not fit properly with the newly added skimmer? As your setup is now I would expect a lot more evaporation of water with the lid not being able to fit properly.
@MASSAquariums8 жыл бұрын
+Michael Agostino I'll be getting a new lid.
@MASSAquariums8 жыл бұрын
Zoomed LED
@applehoe25928 жыл бұрын
Michael Agostino g
@reidsmith30028 жыл бұрын
Lol "that's what she said"
@MASSAquariums8 жыл бұрын
Haha
@jnetwork32323 жыл бұрын
😂🤣🤣🤣
@micahlobin97328 жыл бұрын
love this skimmer
@MASSAquariums8 жыл бұрын
+Micah Lobin how has yours been to dial in
@leeandmandybattersby59587 жыл бұрын
I have a 6gallon nano and I'm looking for a skimmer think this will be the one
@MASSAquariums7 жыл бұрын
Probably. It's the smallest one
@joeymartinez6136 жыл бұрын
Bro what kind of shrimp or crab is he or she he’s to dope the setup is dope need a decent skimmer
@MASSAquariums6 жыл бұрын
Coral banded Shrimp
@johnbfrommanchesterengland45808 жыл бұрын
Hey hey mike , will be nice to see how this works , never understood them as a kid but can get it now . ☺ 🐠 XxoxX.
@MASSAquariums8 жыл бұрын
+john b from manchester england 👍🐟👊🏼
@johnbfrommanchesterengland45808 жыл бұрын
+MASS Aquariums. 😆 👍 XxoxX
@MrXxNitroXx6 жыл бұрын
actually ive got this protein skimmer juste about 2 weeks now, and I really can't find the right spot for him to not overflow, the water level is at minimum and the bubble I try to put them at first of the collection cup but seems to always find its way up and go crazy please help… im kinda diseapointed because my tank is a fluval evo 14.5 made by fluval I thought it was going to be easy… help or garbage?
@MASSAquariums6 жыл бұрын
Sorry. I gave up after a month. Couldn’t dial it in either
@leongorani51215 жыл бұрын
Yeah these things are really hard to get right and not have problems. I quit trying with mine too after a few weeks, it just wouldn’t work correctly from the beginning
@kurtlawrence48798 жыл бұрын
Hey mike! Do you use live plants on these tank too? And what to do to make them live.
@MASSAquariums8 жыл бұрын
+lawrence kurt I do not
@kurtlawrence48798 жыл бұрын
MASS Aquariums ohhh
@philliphoffman39797 жыл бұрын
Hahaha I love your sense of humor "Thats what she said"
@MASSAquariums7 жыл бұрын
+Phillip Hoffman lol. 🐟👊🏼
@lincolntowns14807 жыл бұрын
So what's everyone's opinion with a protein skimmer in a nano? Does it allow for longer time between water changes? Any noticeable difference?
@MASSAquariums7 жыл бұрын
I didn't notice
@OSSOYT6 жыл бұрын
Hey, how did you get your tank lid to fit on the tank again? Did you buy a new one? If so what lid did you buy. Thanking in advance.
@MASSAquariums6 жыл бұрын
Nope could put the lid back on
@OSSOYT6 жыл бұрын
MASS Aquariums Really? It fits a standard aqueon lid without cutting the glass?
@Leigh338 жыл бұрын
hi dude, great vid. do you have an issue with micro bubbles pouring out of the side of the skimmer? If so, is this normal?
@MASSAquariums8 жыл бұрын
+DrOfWelshMagic yes there have been some bubbles
@Leigh338 жыл бұрын
me too, I was beginning to think it was broken, however they have settled down slightly with bedding in, tho there are still more than I would like.
@MASSAquariums8 жыл бұрын
I agree
@dmmarques827 жыл бұрын
Hi how are you ? How's your skimmer running ? I just got one in and is running just like yours with a lot of water any ideias ?thanks !!!!!
@MASSAquariums7 жыл бұрын
Just have to keep adjusting it
@davidnowparvar22095 жыл бұрын
Is it noisy or silent ?
@MASSAquariums5 жыл бұрын
Pretty quiet
@justanoterguy3142 жыл бұрын
Do you have to clean it or change anything out ?
@MASSAquariums2 жыл бұрын
Yes you have to. Lean it regularly
@abzhama34025 жыл бұрын
I know it says 5-20 gallons, but I got a 24gallon tank and love the size of the ps2, do you think it’ll be alright on a 24 gallon tank?
@MASSAquariums5 жыл бұрын
Yes I think so
@theurbanartist775 Жыл бұрын
I have a 25 gallon and have just ordered it. How’s it holding up?
@kcrueda2 жыл бұрын
It was very badly configured, it is going up to the glass pure water, it is not to place it and you have to see that it works more dry.
@MASSAquariums2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@bwatt517 жыл бұрын
Which way do you turn the water and air valve to increase and decrease the air and water level. Very frustrating.
@MASSAquariums7 жыл бұрын
+bwatt51 it's a little sensitive. Just twist it slowly
@bwatt517 жыл бұрын
MASS Aquariums which way do I turn it
@jeb0819988 жыл бұрын
Any recommendation on getting rid of brown diatoms?
@MASSAquariums8 жыл бұрын
Increase flow. But they will disappear when the tank matures.
@Grantygrantyb8 жыл бұрын
good information video
@MASSAquariums8 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@thekillermef3 жыл бұрын
wich aquaclear do you have?
@MASSAquariums3 жыл бұрын
50
@bendonaldson12488 жыл бұрын
Is that a fluval m series heater?
@MASSAquariums8 жыл бұрын
Yep
@BUFFYTHEDEMONSLAYER3 жыл бұрын
WHERE SHOULD THE WATER LEVEL BE ? NEED HELP
@MASSAquariums3 жыл бұрын
It’s tough. Need to get it just right
@TheTritan4088 жыл бұрын
What is a protein skimmer do?
@MASSAquariums8 жыл бұрын
+Tritan it removes organic waste from the tank
@kanidanieldariusdad3 жыл бұрын
So you can’t use a glass lid with this
@MASSAquariums3 жыл бұрын
Over the tank yes but not the chambers
@rcguilford8 жыл бұрын
Hey buddy i tagged you in the Aquarium Tube Tag Challenge. Check out the description in my latest video for the questions. Basically you have to answer 10 questions and then tag 3 others. Its pretty fun
@applehoe25928 жыл бұрын
David do you Luke saltwater
@kencress12677 жыл бұрын
skimmer not necessary in such a small tank. your water changes should suffice
@MASSAquariums7 жыл бұрын
Yes. Just an experiment
@applehoe25928 жыл бұрын
Or my aquarium box
@MASSAquariums8 жыл бұрын
+Apple Hoe www.myaquariumbox.com
@applehoe25928 жыл бұрын
How do I get a skimmer
@MASSAquariums8 жыл бұрын
Got the link in the description and it will bring you right to Amazon
@TrainerDC8 жыл бұрын
Apple Hoe that's the PS1 Skimmer not the PS2 that Mike has. I've been trying to track a PS2 down for weeks with no luck.
@adrhdz938 жыл бұрын
MASS Aquariums the one you linked is the PS1 and the one you used is the PS2
@micahlobin97328 жыл бұрын
it was easy
@MASSAquariums8 жыл бұрын
Was very easy
@THEFIFTHDIMENTION6 жыл бұрын
There is a lot of water in that cup hahaha
@MASSAquariums6 жыл бұрын
Yeah tough to dial in
@THEFIFTHDIMENTION6 жыл бұрын
so i got myself one of these and its a hell to tune it. Gone a week without any skim. Im trying to see if different water levels help.
@AlejandroSanchez-tq9qx8 жыл бұрын
makes me want a reef but man the cost just adds up..
@MASSAquariums8 жыл бұрын
+Alejandro Sanchez it's not all that bad.
@the1000expert8 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but it is too big for a 10 gallon. Looks like a science experiment. Your tank is pretty but this thing spoils it. Just my opinion.
@MASSAquariums8 жыл бұрын
I agree. I have already pulled it
@the1000expert8 жыл бұрын
So many things offered for sale to the aquarist but so many not worth it or just not good for some applications. I figure hobbiests spend million on not needed items. My salt water has no skimmer and does just fine.
@soldierboy_43493 жыл бұрын
It’s 100$ bro I’m only 15
@MASSAquariums3 жыл бұрын
Sorry dude
@ynotski96 жыл бұрын
Don't like it, takes up tank space, can suck in corals that move, in a small tank I want to see corals and fish Not a Skimmer.
@MASSAquariums6 жыл бұрын
I will agree with that
@EarthnikNews3 жыл бұрын
“That’s what she said.”That’s quite juvenile and crass. I certainly wouldn’t let my daughter listen to that!
@MASSAquariums3 жыл бұрын
Sorry Frank
@krazed37176 жыл бұрын
I have to say mate, your clowns look quite bored/depressed compared to my clowns... Is there a reason you don't have any anemone for them??
@MASSAquariums6 жыл бұрын
Tank is to small for them
@mandydorpinghaus2522 жыл бұрын
This thing sucks…pos…wouldn’t break in for months…micro bubbles