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Review on 🐠 Skilter 250 Power Filter for Aquariums up to 55 Gallons - Compact Size: 8.75 inches x 6.5 inches x 10.75 inches by Beth Henderson

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Impeller works best with aquarium pumps and filters

I used to love Skilter filters for my brine tanks. I only have fish tanks so I don't need a high end skimmer. That was excellent. However, quality control should be reduced. This thing literally stopped working every day. The built in impeller will pinch and then sit and heat up all day. You have to disassemble and reassemble the intake impeller assembly only to have it stall after a few minutes or hours. Finally I broke the seat of the gray impeller and put it in the engine. It's free, but now it works. This is NOT the old Skilter you might be used to. The plastic is thinner, the skimmer pool doesn't hold up well, doesn't fit tightly. Save yourself the headache and buy a decent mechanical filter and a separate decent skimmer. …………………………………………….

Pros
  • Quality construction
Cons
  • Upgrades available