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🐠 AQUATICLIFE 115 Nano Protein Skimmer & Filter Combo - Ideal for 30 Gallon Saltwater Aquariums & Small Nano Tanks Review

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Revainrating 4 out of 5  
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Description of 🐠 AQUATICLIFE 115 Nano Protein Skimmer & Filter Combo - Ideal for 30 Gallon Saltwater Aquariums & Small Nano Tanks

EFFECTIVELY REMOVES ORGANIC WASTE: The Aquatic Life 115 Mini Protein Skimmer for aquariums effectively removes organic waste and other pollutants before they break down into compounds which can be harmful to the aquarium inhabitants. COMPACT FOR NANO TANKS: This compact protein skimmer for nano-tanks measures only 3 1/2 x 3-1/4 x 10-5/8 inches. It’s great for small aquariums and mini-reef aquariums. It mounts inside to fit in most rear overflow or filtration compartments. POWERFUL AND HIGHLY EFFICIENT: The internal protein skimmer for aquariums is powered by an 8-watt needle-wheel impeller pump for efficient air-to-water contact and energy, delivering maximum protein collection and highly effective organic waste removal. SIMPLE TO INSTALL: This small protein skimmer is easy to set up and runs a super-quiet operation. The suction cups provide mounting options for convenient placement, and the adjustable bracket fits standard aquarium frames. QUICK ACCESS FOR EASY CLEANING: A quick-lock design on the protein skimmer allows full access for maintenance and easy cleaning. Designed for saltwater aquariums up to 30 gallons (115 liters). Clear plastic 3.4oz collection cup. Compact size makes this skimmer ideal for mini-reef aquariums. Placement inside aquarium provides quiet operation. Proven needle-wheel impeller increases air-to-water contact.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Worth every penny, great product.

Great skimmer for my 30 gallon reef tank. It makes a little gurgling noise but nothing serious, I have this device running 24/7 in my living room. At first it produces microbubbles, but as soon as the biofilm is allowed to build up in the skimmer, the bubbles disappear. Also read the instructions, there are tips for adjusting the microbubbles. I don't understand why people write bad reviews. This is a great skimmer for the price and most of these negative reviews are from inexperienced…

Pros
  • Top marks for support and durability from testers
Cons
  • Compatibility

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Fits evo 13.5 with a small modification

The device is almost a month old. In order to fit my evo 13.5 tank, I had to saw off the suction cups and the protruding parts of the brackets. It was pretty easy and I did it in about 10 minutes with a bread knife. Once I did that, it has (so far) fitted with no issues. It took about three days for the skimmer to break. I don't see any microbubbles like many others have said. You need to get the right water level to get the right skimming, so play around with that. It took me about two weeks…

Pros
  • Excellent price
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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Leave room for brackets when considering sizes

Bought for a 10 gallon AIO water box. Behind it hardly fits and not with suction cups. My tray is 3.5 inches wide and you need to allow about another half inch for the suction cup mounts. I had to remove the suction cups, push the device in, and rely on a tight fit to keep it at the correct water level. It's not exactly a loud engine noise, it just sounds like a gurgle of water, like a hot bath, not intrusive. I don't see any microbubbles, the package arrived completely torn and the box was…

Pros
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • Pretty ok

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Cheap and works great!

This is a simple little skimmer that costs 20% more than the one in my other 20 gallon tank. It's only been a week, but they seem to be just as effective. The bowl of the skimmer is very easy to remove and throw away. There is no foam, odor or solid particles in my water. POSITION in the water is very important. It doesn't "sit" like a normal skimmer. Read the information on the Revain page and look at the picture. First, a lot of tiny air bubbles burst out of me. It stopped after a few days…

Pros
  • Wow
Cons
  • Something different

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Works perfectly! best in Aquarium Pumps and Filters

I have a 40 gallon NUVO Mini 40 Fusion Cube aquarium. This little skimmer gets the job done. My only major issue is the face which, as seen in the picture, is common in most collections. This will make the aquarium look "dirty" if you have waste in a transparent box protruding from the top of the aquarium. What I'm actually looking for here is a skimmer that can be placed under the tank so it's not visible. It's easy to clean by simply removing the clear box (part visible in the picture) and…

Pros
  • Very good value
Cons
  • Secret

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Worst aquarium product I have ever had

In 40 years of owning numerous aquariums, this product is hands down the worst designed and worst performing product I have ever used. The idea is excellent - a skimmer for small aquariums, small footprint, attractive for what it is. However, as a working product, this is a complete failure. The body of the clamshell is attached with mounting brackets. As a result, the device produces literally millions of microbubbles around the seams of the hull and at the water outlet. The skimmat reservoir…

Pros
  • Delivery was very fast
Cons
  • The list will be long.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Fits Fluval Sea Evo 13.5 gallon tank Works great

Basically the same as the Fluval PS2 skimmer except for the foam padding on the outlet (to reduce micro-bubbles) and the location of the air hose connecting the pump and feeds the collection cup. An important factor is that it is available where Fluval is hard to find and the price is much lower! As I had a Fluval Sea 13.5g Evo that needed a skimmer I looked for the Fluval model and couldn't find one. Nobody had. Then I found this device here on Revain. Everything looked the same in the photo…

Pros
  • Comfortable
Cons
  • Reliable

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Buy it? Good idea!

This is definitely my favorite nano/mini skimmer. I have a 20 gallon saltwater aquarium with three clowns, two hermit crabs, a snail and a small Hawaiian sand anemone. I use Instant Ocean Reef Crystals as well as dietary supplements. Approximately 15 pounds of live rock and a 3 inch layer of live sand. It fits perfectly in the corner of my aquarium and doesn't bother anyone or anything. In fact, my clowns are always hanging around him. However (like all skimmers I think) it has some…

Pros
  • Great for a small home
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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Cheap and effective, what more could you ask for?

I've been using this for about 3 weeks in a 29 gallon bug. It is excellent. It spits out a lot of microbubbles at first, wait a bit. After about 8 hours the number of bubbles decreased noticeably and is now at an acceptable level. It takes up quite a bit of space and my glass lid no longer fits. I have to cut the rear window to do this. I find it remarkable that I prefer to cut the glass cover than remove the skimmer. It didn't take long to set up, maybe 45 minutes, but I played around with the

Pros
  • cool product
Cons
  • repair