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[tunicate]

Item description: Taam Rio Nano Protein Skimmer

Reference site :

http://www.petstore.com/ps_ViewItem-Search...el-vendor-.html

Does anyone know if this is available in S'pore? I'm hoping to test it out in my little office tank.

Tank size : 14" x 9" x 12"

LS : 2 x maroon clown (about 1" size)

1 x bi-color blenny (1.5")

Currently relying on a small Dolphin hang-on filter & weekly water change.

[Gouldian]

Item description: Taam Rio Nano Protein Skimmer

Reference site :

http://www.petstore.com/ps_ViewItem-Search...el-vendor-.html

Does anyone know if this is available in S'pore? I'm hoping to test it out in my little office tank.

Tank size : 14" x 9" x 12"

LS : 2 x maroon clown (about 1" size)

      1 x bi-color blenny (1.5")

Currently relying on a small Dolphin hang-on filter & weekly water change.

Hi bro,

Not sure whether its available in Singapore. But seems like its enjoying some decent reviews in RC.

However, I recently saw in Resun SK05 Nano skimmer at Aqua Marin, claimed to use needlewheel impellor. After checking with several foreign forums - seems the review isn't too good.

http://www.trulyfish.com/home.php?cat=255

[tunicate]

Thanks Gouldian for the info.

Did some searching on the SK05 & came up with below pic. Looks like some mod is required on its outlet to reduce micro-bubbles in the main tank. Any suggestion?

http://www.livingreefs.com/gallery/image3086

[Gouldian]

Thanks Gouldian for the info.

Did some searching on the SK05 & came up with below pic. Looks like some mod is required on its outlet to reduce micro-bubbles in the main tank. Any suggestion?

http://www.livingreefs.com/gallery/image3086

Hi Bro,

You are fast! I don't think it is meant for usage inside the main tank thus the design does not incorporate bubble dispersing sponge. Having said that, I think a sponge envelope on the outlet may be able to address the problem.

By the way, are you able to see the Resun SK05 video uploaded on youtube?

[tunicate]

Yep, saw it, but not much skimmate was shown in the collection cup. Pop-by at Clementi Blk 328 to pick up a unit. Uncle charged me $16 after some bargaining.

It does have a bubble dispersing sponge, but practically not effective.

I'm trying to direct it's outlet to my existing hang-on power filter's inlet tube.

Hopefully, this will further dissipate more of those micro-bubbles. My fishes must have thought I've installed a jacuzzi for them!

Meanwhile, I can see bubbles in the reaction chamber while it's running in. Will check for skimmate tomorrow.

[Gouldian]

Hi bro,

Do keep us updated on the performance of this skimmer.

Thanks

[tunicate]

ok, below is the result after Resun SK-05 run-in for about 36hrs.

LS contributing to the skimmate are :

2 x maroon clown fish (~1.5")

1 x bi-color blenny (~2")

I've removed the outlet control & the bubble dispersing sponge cause they're blocking my HOB filter inlet.

Result : Chinese tea from a $16 skimmer

[Gouldian]

Hi bro,

The results seems quite good for a $16 skimmer.

[tunicate]

Not sure if it's my luck. The little REsun needlewheel pump that came with the skimmer tends to stop after a couple days of continuous use. I took it apart thinking it might be clogged dirt, but couldn't find much.

Took it back to the shop but uncle claimed he sold all his current stock & couldn't provide me with a replacement.

(Actually, I was hopping he might point out to me if its a common problem on this product, or show me some remedy that did not occur to a newbie like me.)

Anyway, I brought it back to office & cleaned it some more, knock it about a few times(thinking something inside might have jammed).

Fixed it back again. Crossed my fingers. IT WORKS! . . . . but just for another few days until it stops again.

I'm beginning to think that I need to find a replacement for this 150l/hr needlewheel pump. But it's not readily available.