I have a 14g Bio Cube that, like many, I have always done weekly water changes and strict maintenance instead of skimming. I have also always done this with my 35 gallon tank as well. However, with recent health issues and at least 1 upcoming surgery it is harder for me to do my weekly water changes. I have added a reef octopus to my 35 and love it. Seeing as how I have to be on bed rest for a while after surgery I feel a skimmer on the 14g cube would be in my tanks best interest. Does anyone know of a decent skimmer that would fit the 14g bio cube with the hood in place?
Nano Skimmer
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snoozer
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That is a question that I have asked before, but I haven't found a good answer yet. It seems like there just aren't any good skimmers small enough to fit in Bio Cube 14. I am really hopeful that someone will chime in with experience with one that works well.
Exactly I have searched online to no real avail. I know a skimmer on a tank that small is not all that necessary, but it would sure give me piece of mind. I guess I better start teaching my husband the basics just in case. Poor guy, he isn't going to know what hit him taking care of all my things. At least I have all the kids farmed out for a week post-op.
dawguy
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Would a tunze 9002 work for u?
gREEF Stricken
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If you have the Oceanic BC 14 they make an actually skimmer for that cube. It like $50 at lfs but I think it can be had for like $30 online. Uses the little limewood airstones which must be changed as they clog but at least its designed to close the top on the tank.
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NanaReefer
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Your best bet is to create your own. Very easy to do! Or check out the Mame skimmers. Pricy but so well worth it.
The NS80 is a piece of junk. I threw mine in the trash.
The NS80 is a piece of junk. I threw mine in the trash.
Da Kine
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I just got a Mame skimmer. It is a beautiful piece of industrial design. Looking forward to seeing how it works.
NanaReefer
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Pics please! I wanna see 
snoozer
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Where did you get it and how's it working?
Da Kine
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I got it from http://saltwater-conversion.com/. Have not set it up yet so I can't say how it is working. As a designer part of why I had to have this is the actual design of the product (form). If I had to guess, there are other nano skimmers that are going to be less pretty, but will function better.
