What is the best protein Skimmer for a IM 30L? Also best Filter?

BlueMarlin2 · 09/19/2017, 08:05 PM

Hello, i am new to this hobby and have had my IM30L for about a month. The stock filters are OK but would like to know if their are any better ones out there.
Also second question, what type of protein skimmer would i get for this type of tank?

gtp0083 · 09/20/2017, 02:02 PM

I can't say what the best would be but I'm interested. I have the ghost skimmer on my 50 Lagoon. I have tried everything to stop the micro bubbles with no luck. I wouldn't recommend it unless someone has a fix.

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BlueMarlin2 · 09/20/2017, 02:05 PM

Are you using the stock filters on it or did you get the media basket filter?

gtp0083 · 09/20/2017, 02:23 PM

Both one sock one media basket with rock and a sponge. Occasionally run carbon in it.

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gtp0083 · 09/20/2017, 02:24 PM

I had pretty good luck with just the two socks. Not sure the median basket changed anything just gave me a place to put carbon when I wanted it.

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oscargrumete61 · 09/20/2017, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gtp0083

I can't say what the best would be but I'm interested. I have the ghost skimmer on my 50 Lagoon. I have tried everything to stop the micro bubbles with no luck. I wouldn't recommend it unless someone has a fix.

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I got a ghost skimmer same problem with
Microbubbles so i put a piece of fikter pad in the return of the skimmer and works no
More microbubbles after weeks i took it out and now works flawless

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BlueMarlin2 · 09/20/2017, 04:06 PM

Just got back from my LFS and i settled on a Eshops nano skimmer.
Also got a pair of Diamond gobies!

BlueMarlin2 · 09/20/2017, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by oscargrumete61

I got a ghost skimmer same problem with
Microbubbles so i put a piece of fikter pad in the return of the skimmer and works no
More microbubbles after weeks i took it out and now works flawless

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Yea. My LFS said that most likely that will happen when you first get it. At least until a few weeks of having it it should be coated with a thinker slime to keep it from coming off.

oscargrumete61 · 09/20/2017, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueMarlin2

Yea. My LFS said that most likely that will happen when you first get it. At least until a few weeks of having it it should be coated with a thinker slime to keep it from coming off.

Or you can put it for one day with vinager and warm water after that is good

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gtp0083 · 09/20/2017, 04:44 PM

Been running for 4 months still has bubbles. Looked it up online everyone complains. Let me know how that one works. I'm curious.

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oscargrumete61 · 09/20/2017, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gtp0083

Been running for 4 months still has bubbles. Looked it up online everyone complains. Let me know how that one works. I'm curious.

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Look this video

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oscargrumete61 · 09/20/2017, 04:47 PM

https://youtu.be/Bkr8YYEq93M

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gtp0083 · 09/20/2017, 04:52 PM

I watched that and did it but it seemed to clog the flow. The lack of flow caused the chamber to over flow. I need to try a different sponge I think.

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oscargrumete61 · 09/20/2017, 04:56 PM

Maybe was to thick try another one

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oscargrumete61 · 09/20/2017, 04:58 PM

Did you ever clean it up your skimmer? Sometimes the tubbing line that come from the pump to the body of the skimmer its clogged

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gtp0083 · 09/20/2017, 04:59 PM

I was thinking of giving it a vinegar bath. I'll do that tonight. I assume after the bath it is like starting all over again?

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BlueMarlin2 · 09/21/2017, 06:54 AM

Checked on my new skimmer this morning and all seems to be good! Has a nice layer of green water in the bottom of the canister. Lid stayed on all night surprisingly now i just have to worry about foam getting stuck in the top tube.

mjl714 · 11/25/2017, 10:37 AM

Did you choose a skimmer? If yes, which one?

mjl714 · 11/25/2017, 10:43 AM

Sorry, I see you chose Eshopps, how do you like it?

BlueMarlin2 · 12/03/2017, 10:37 PM

The Eshops protein skimmer is working extremely well, although it was a tight fit in the back of The tank all i had to do was take off the rubber studs.

Indiana Reefin · 12/03/2017, 10:46 PM

Tunze 9001 works great for my 18 gallon

09/19/2017, 08:05 PM	#1
BlueMarlin2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Texas, USA Posts: 15	What is the best protein Skimmer for a IM 30L? Also best Filter? Hello, i am new to this hobby and have had my IM30L for about a month. The stock filters are OK but would like to know if their are any better ones out there. Also second question, what type of protein skimmer would i get for this type of tank?

09/20/2017, 02:02 PM	#2
gtp0083 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: waddell, AZ Posts: 255	I can't say what the best would be but I'm interested. I have the ghost skimmer on my 50 Lagoon. I have tried everything to stop the micro bubbles with no luck. I wouldn't recommend it unless someone has a fix. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09/20/2017, 02:05 PM	#3
BlueMarlin2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Texas, USA Posts: 15	Are you using the stock filters on it or did you get the media basket filter?

09/20/2017, 02:23 PM	#4
gtp0083 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: waddell, AZ Posts: 255	Both one sock one media basket with rock and a sponge. Occasionally run carbon in it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09/20/2017, 02:24 PM	#5
gtp0083 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: waddell, AZ Posts: 255	I had pretty good luck with just the two socks. Not sure the median basket changed anything just gave me a place to put carbon when I wanted it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09/20/2017, 04:06 PM	#7
BlueMarlin2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Texas, USA Posts: 15	Just got back from my LFS and i settled on a Eshops nano skimmer. Also got a pair of Diamond gobies!

09/20/2017, 04:44 PM	#10
gtp0083 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: waddell, AZ Posts: 255	Been running for 4 months still has bubbles. Looked it up online everyone complains. Let me know how that one works. I'm curious. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09/20/2017, 04:47 PM	#12
oscargrumete61 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 82	https://youtu.be/Bkr8YYEq93M Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09/20/2017, 04:52 PM	#13
gtp0083 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: waddell, AZ Posts: 255	I watched that and did it but it seemed to clog the flow. The lack of flow caused the chamber to over flow. I need to try a different sponge I think. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09/20/2017, 04:56 PM	#14
oscargrumete61 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 82	Maybe was to thick try another one Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09/20/2017, 04:58 PM	#15
oscargrumete61 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 82	Did you ever clean it up your skimmer? Sometimes the tubbing line that come from the pump to the body of the skimmer its clogged Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09/20/2017, 04:59 PM	#16
gtp0083 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: waddell, AZ Posts: 255	I was thinking of giving it a vinegar bath. I'll do that tonight. I assume after the bath it is like starting all over again? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09/21/2017, 06:54 AM	#17
BlueMarlin2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Texas, USA Posts: 15	Checked on my new skimmer this morning and all seems to be good! Has a nice layer of green water in the bottom of the canister. Lid stayed on all night surprisingly now i just have to worry about foam getting stuck in the top tube.

11/25/2017, 10:37 AM	#18
mjl714 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 12	Did you choose a skimmer? If yes, which one?

11/25/2017, 10:43 AM	#19
mjl714 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 12	Sorry, I see you chose Eshopps, how do you like it?

12/03/2017, 10:37 PM	#20
BlueMarlin2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Texas, USA Posts: 15	The Eshops protein skimmer is working extremely well, although it was a tight fit in the back of The tank all i had to do was take off the rubber studs.

12/03/2017, 10:46 PM	#21
Indiana Reefin Garrett Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 847	Tunze 9001 works great for my 18 gallon