Review on 🐠 Efficient Fluval Surface Aquarium Skimmer for Series 05, 06, and 07 Canister Filters by Keegan Hillyer

Two months of use, no problems. Fluval's surface skimmer does the job perfectly. After a very short time to adjust the skimmer flow, the oily scum that had accumulated on the surface over the month was 90% removed in just a few minutes. night (or less) and the water surface was pristine. There have been several reviews that have complained about having to fiddle with the skimmer's flow too much. I've found that yes, it requires a minimum of fiddling to get the flow where you want it. However, there's really no point in complaining. Maybe my setup is more product friendly than others. Here's what I have: 30 gallon long Fluval 107 (excellent) and of course a surface skimmer. gph. Pros: Does a very good job. It connects easily to my Fluval 107 hoses. Adjustment is easy. When properly configured, it is completely silent. in the tank than a simple inlet. This can be unsightly in some settings. Periodic adjustment required. (But this setting is very simple). The skimmer's flow adjustment becomes catchy after a few months of use and makes it not as smooth. I don't see this as a problem, it still works fine, just something I noticed. Others may call it that. Tips: After changing/cleaning the filter, I need to readjust the skimmer. Probably because the cleaned media has a different flow rate through the filter than before. Clockwise = slower skimmer flow CCW = faster skimmer flow. Adjusting it too far will pull the skimmer tube below the water level in the tank. I've found that keeping the water level in the clear skimmer tube about 1/2 inch above the black main tube works well for me. This decreases from the water level in the tank (evaporation. You'll understand what I mean when you have or get it. The level changes with the flow rate.