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Hydor Slim Skim Nano Internal Protein Skimmer, 23-35 gal
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Brand | Hydor |
Target Species | Fish |
Material | Acrylic |
Special Feature | Lightweight |
Item Weight | 2.2 Pounds |
Style | Compact |
About this item
- Designed for tanks up to 35 gal
- Energy efficient, only uses 4 watts of energy
- Includes Patented Magnet-Suction Cup mounting system
- Adjustable air control and foaming level. Always operate “Slimskim” with the lid and the air intake tube correctly positioned
- 3 1/8 x 3 1/8" x 12* *Height size = skimmer body only (without collection cup)
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Hydor Slim Skim Nano Internal Protein Skimmer is an all in one solution for protein skimming of nano to medium reef aquariums. The Slim Skim mounts inside the aquarium and is designed to fit most all in one aquariums with integrated filtration.
The Slim Skim Nano Internal Protein Skimmer is compact and easy to position with magnet-suction cup supports.
Includes:
- Skimmer Body with integrated surface intake
- Low power consumption pump with efficient venturi impeller
- Adjustable collection cup
- Venturi adjustment valve for precise air regulation
- Magnetic Suction Cup mounting to freely position inside the aquarium
Please measure the area of your aquarium to ensure the unit will fit.
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Easy to AdjustRaise an lower the collection cup for precise regulation of foaming Adjust the venturi air intake for desired air volume |
Surface Water IntakeIntegrated surface intake grid helps to remove unsightly surface oil from aquarium Mounted in aquarium with patented magnet suction cup mounting system working on glass or acrylic thickness up to .4 inch (10mm) |
Low Energy ConsumptionSkimmer pump made in Italy by Hydor has a minimum power consumption, is small and very quiet Multi Venturi Impeller creates optimal bubble size for protein skimming |
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Recommed Aquarium Size | 25 to 35 gallons | 45 to 65 gallons |
Power Requirements | 4 watt 115 volt ⁓ 60Hz (USA and North America) | 6.5 watt 115 volt ⁓ 60Hz (USA and North America) |
Footprint | 3 1/8 inch x 3 1/4 inch | 4 5/16 inch x 3 15/16 inch |
Height | 12 inch | 17 3/4 inch |
Magnetic Suction Cup Mounting | ✓ | ✓ |
Pump Included | ✓ | ✓ |
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 3.25 x 3.25 x 12 inches; 2.2 Pounds
- Item model number : S03201
- Department : Racks/Futons
- Date First Available : November 30, 2010
- Manufacturer : Hydor USA, Inc.
- ASIN : B004GB0NX8
- Country of Origin : Italy
- Best Sellers Rank: #147,942 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #619 in Aquarium Filters
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Product Description
The SlimSkim Nano is a specially designed internal skimmer for nano and mini-reef aquariums. The SlimSkim's unique intake design will draw from the water's surface, reducing disgusting surface bio-slicks. Once inside, the energy-efficient venturi air pump adds countless small, uniform bubbles, perfect for capturing aquarium waste and carrying it to the adjustable collection cup. With its compact and sleek design, the SlimSkim Nano is the ideal addition to your nano tank.
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Customers like the skimmer's ability to produce good skimmate. They also say it works well and produces skim mate almost right away. However, some customers feel the vivarium is too large and takes up too much space. They dislike the motor and disagree on performance, noise, quality, ease of setup, and bubbles.
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Customers like the skimming of the vivarium. For example, they say it produces good skimmate, and starts skimmin right away. Some mention that it's the best internal skimmers on the market. That said, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Not only that, but it WORKS. This skimmer produced skimmate almost right away...." Read more
"...It produces good skimmate and works just as specified without the noise of other skimmers in the market.Pros:Very Quiet..." Read more
"...It is quiet and seems to skim OK if you can get the stupid O ring to stay in place." Read more
"...Zero to minimal micorbubbles on startup and "break in" was only a few hours before skimmate was being produced...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the vivarium. Some mention that it works pretty good, the skimmer works great, and the hydro worked very well. However, others say that it hardly ever works, the motor sounds terrible, and does nothing.
"...Overall I give the Hydor Slim Skim Nano 5 stars for value. It works awesome and doesn’t break the bank...." Read more
"...It is well made and does work but with that being said. I had great success with this skimmer for the first 3 months...." Read more
"...assembly comes pre-assembled, but the motor sounded terrible and did nothing. I took it apart and re-assembled it according to instructions...." Read more
"...It produces good skimmate and works just as specified without the noise of other skimmers in the market.Pros:Very Quiet..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the vivarium. Some mention it's quiet, while others say it'll make a lot of noise.
"...I work from home doing customer service and it’s so quiet that it doesn’t produce any noise that can be heard in the background of my calls...." Read more
"...The second problem I have with it is that its a little noisy. It would be perfectly fine for a living room or something but not for a bedroom...." Read more
"...Pros:Very QuietVery good quality of materialsKeeps tank cleanEasy to useLooks Good in tank.Cons:None" Read more
"...It is quiet and seems to skim OK if you can get the stupid O ring to stay in place." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the vivarium. Some mention they are pleased with the obvious quality, saying the materials used are very sturdy. However, others say that the pump is really weak, and the product is of cheap quality.
"...It is well made and does work but with that being said. I had great success with this skimmer for the first 3 months...." Read more
"...It never stays in place and is a real cheap design. Overall this thing is made really well except for that one stupid thing...." Read more
"...Pros:Very QuietVery good quality of materialsKeeps tank cleanEasy to useLooks Good in tank.Cons:None" Read more
"...When I received it I was pleased with the obvious quality of it, seemed like a decent piece of equipment....except that it didn't work...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of setup. Some mention it's easy to clean and adjust quickly, while others say the directions for setup were pretty bad and there were not enough instructions on placement, assembly, airflow, and difficulty to use.
"...The refugium it is very simple to make, very cheap and works a lot better without near the effort of a skimmer...." Read more
"The directions for setup were pretty bad. The thing is made pretty good except for how you adjust the water level...." Read more
"...I was able to set it up fairly quickly (make sure if you have enough space in your tank to place it) In a few days it started skimming, and kept..." Read more
"It works well and very easy to set up. It does have a couple of flaws though that are pretty annoying...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the bubbles produced by the vivarium. Some mention that it is very quiet and has zero micro bubbles, while others say that it produces a lot of micro bubble. The airflow is wide open and the air bubbles stopped escaping from the bottom. The bubble-level was very inconsistent, and the first unit immediately flooded their tank with micro bubble and didn't go away for over a month.
"...Also it does not require a bubble stone to work like other nano skimmers witch is great...." Read more
"...It skimmed clear water and the bubble-level was very inconsistent.With this Skimmer, its goes to work the moment you get it in the tank...." Read more
"...As far as skimming, it does a pretty good job, it started producing bubbles right away, and after a couple of days it was making a good amount of..." Read more
"The first unit immediately flooded my tank with microbubbles and didnt go away for over a week till it eventually broke and stopped producing foam...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the skimmer. They mention that it takes up too much space inside the fish tank, and does not fit in the first chamber. Some say that the o-ring to adjust the cup height is not very snug. Overall, some customers are not happy with the product's size and functionality.
"...two brackets that hold the magnetic suction cups, but the brackets DO NOT fit securely onto the back of the skimmer...." Read more
"...sand down the collection cup lid about 2-3mm, otherwise it is a bit tight in there." Read more
"...that is verrrrrry important. I find that the space it takes up is negligible, and most salt tanks have just as much space occupied by overflows..." Read more
"...this for any small tank, just watch out for the height, it barely fit in my 20G." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the motor of the vivarium. They mention that it fails in less than 9 months, the motor / pump died after three months, and the pump is really weak. Some say that the first unit was faulty and the motor is not strong enough to draw water and gunk from the surface.
"...My only complaint is the motor binds up every month or so, requiring disassembly to restore functionilty." Read more
"so it worked decently at first but after 8 months the motor died" Read more
"The skimmer worked great while it was still running. The motor failed in less than 9 months so I had to pull it from my tank." Read more
"The motor / pump died after three months. The unit worked well up until the motor died. I got good dry foam when it worked." Read more
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Since I don’t have a sump/refugium, I needed something that would work either in my tank or as a HOB (hang on the back) option. While this model is fully contained within the tank, I feel more secure as it has zero chance of leaking or draining the tank from within. Since this tank is on th second floor (on carpet!) that is verrrrrry important. I find that the space it takes up is negligible, and most salt tanks have just as much space occupied by overflows anyway. The size of this skimmer is very reasonable without being overwhelming.
Most importantly, this skimmer is QUIET. How quiet, you ask? I have the tank next to my desk in my home office. I work from home doing customer service and it’s so quiet that it doesn’t produce any noise that can be heard in the background of my calls. I love that I can keep a salt tank next to my desk because equipment like this exists. Not only that, but it WORKS. This skimmer produced skimmate almost right away. Years ago I tried several skimmers, including ones that others spoke of positively, but my experience failed to mirror theirs. I am soooooo, soooo happy to finally have a quality skimmer that does what it’s supposed to QUIETLY and at an affordable price.
And lastly: Hydor customer service is top notch. The skimmer I received was missing the suction cup magnets. I sent them a quick email via their website and received a prompt response stating that they would mail me some replacements. I received them within just a few days. (They work great, btw. They hold the skimmer firmly without slipping)
Overall I give the Hydor Slim Skim Nano 5 stars for value. It works awesome and doesn’t break the bank. I love this thing and will update down the line with how it performs longterm.
I have tried three different skimmers for my biocube 29 and this One I the best quality and function of all the skimmers I tried. This skimmer was able to fit it in the first chamber of the sump, and probably the largest skimmer you can get to fit in this position. It is well made and does work but with that being said. I had great success with this skimmer for the first 3 months. Nitrates were always at zero and everything was functioning great. I have added a lot of creatures since I got the skimmer and now it is just not enough to control my bio load in the tank. So if you are looking for something that will help control your nitrates at low level of stocking this will probably do it for you. It requires regular cleaning as the pump will become clogged and if you do not clean it you will burn out the motor. Also it does not require a bubble stone to work like other nano skimmers witch is great. Furthermore, people say they can't get it to skimm, this is often do to salinity as all the nano skimmers are very picky with the salinity of the water. Too high of salinity and you will have to many bubbles and it will skimm clear and fill up very quick. Too low salinity will not create enough bubbles and will not skimm. About 1.024 is the best for most of these skimmers. finally I would like to say that after playing with all the variables of this skimmer, It will not be a thick skim. It will always be a yellow slightly brown color water and really wet. So if you think you are going to get dark thick skimm you won't. But most likely none of your nano skimmers will work for a thick skimm. So if you want a skimmer that will help control some nitrates this is the one but it is not the solution to all your problems.
Like I said my bio load is to high for this skimmer so I am going to remove the skimmer and try something else.
At this point I have realized that you can not get a good skimmer for a nano cube, this one is the best so far, but it does not happen in the small area that you have.
The solution I have came to is a refugium and a canister external filter. The refugium it is very simple to make, very cheap and works a lot better without near the effort of a skimmer. I will not be wasting any more time with nano skimmers and I would recommend that you do the same for your nano cube. Save money have better results and less effort its a win solution.
Thanks for reading I hope this helped you out with your adventure,
The skimmer comes well packaged and easy to use instructions. The materials used are very sturdy and not cheap. I have used it for several months and still looks new. It is in the rear of the tank, and you barely notice it is there. I was able to set it up fairly quickly (make sure if you have enough space in your tank to place it) In a few days it started skimming, and kept the tank fairly clear. Its easy to clean out the collection cup and adjust for the type of skimmate you want. It produces good skimmate and works just as specified without the noise of other skimmers in the market.
Pros:
Very Quiet
Very good quality of materials
Keeps tank clean
Easy to use
Looks Good in tank.
Cons:
None