This skimmer is so quite which is rare to find!!! One thing tho, don’t fully open the air valve.. Start with the valve shut then slowly open it until you hear it sucking in air then leave it as that…. You want the smallest micro bubbles for longer contact time….
I have a 40 breeder and the rim of the tank doesnt alow me to suction unit on. It needs about 1/4" more clearance. The hang mount is also made for a rimless application. What do the rest of us do? Either notch the rim or return the pump.
I think the major problem with skimmer is the suction cups, every time i try to adjust the skimmer by lifting it, the suction cups will fell off and trying to bring from tight spots is hard. Other than that it works fine
My sump isn't deep enough to get the water to the minimum water level, in the manual it says you can put it into another container with water? how exactly do you get that to work?
Hello! If your sump does not not offer the minimum water level required for the PS1 Protein Skimmer, adding another container inside the sump with a higher water level may help! This container should be supplied with water either from a dedicated submersible pump or the incoming drainage water from the display aquarium. The container can then be allowed to naturally overflow into the sump. This type of installation will also provide a constant water level for the skimmer! 👍
this will not fit a 45 gallon tank with a rim the rim is to big unless i am missing something and it dose not say for rimless tanks i have a 41.1 gallon tank and it will not fit unless i cut some of the rim off and i am not doing that
Will this fit in my acrylic tank with cutouts? I need it to clear 3/4" from the edge of the tank to the opening of the cutout. If not any suggestions on a skimmer that would fit?
It can take up to about a week for a protein skimmer to break in and start working properly. You may need to make some adjustments to the air input and collection cup height as well!
Jake, there are a number of different types of protein skimmers but we thank you for asking. Perhaps we will get a little more specific and cover in more detail how counter current skimmers work and why, request noted.
I have had the PS1 skimmer for 3 months running fine. I have a Flex 32.5G saltwater tank. All of a sudden I have a huge amount of micro bubbles. When I turn the skimmer off they disappear. Is there anything I can do to rid these?
That is the air inlet valve, it needs to be kept at the highest point on the skimmer in the event there would be a power failure you could avoid a back siphoning effect if the valve were left at a point below water level.
That is difficult to answer because of the large varieties in the type of fish feeding behavior, size of mouth and more variables, you would have to be less general with that question.
@@fluval I just turn my slimmer on amd have the same problem to many bubles. What is a buble trap a m d how do I install it on the fluval flex 32.5 gallon
Just bought and mine was split or open on the left. Bubbles were spewing out. I had to squeeze it and it clicked or popped into place. Now I just have to adjust I guess because my tank is filled with microbubbles
man, I love fast videos, thank you
This skimmer is so quite which is rare to find!!! One thing tho, don’t fully open the air valve.. Start with the valve shut then slowly open it until you hear it sucking in air then leave it as that…. You want the smallest micro bubbles for longer contact time….
I need to give this skimmer a look for my QT tank. I need to buy one and do a review on it for my channel. Subbed
I have a 40 breeder and the rim of the tank doesnt alow me to suction unit on. It needs about 1/4" more clearance. The hang mount is also made for a rimless application. What do the rest of us do? Either notch the rim or return the pump.
I think the major problem with skimmer is the suction cups, every time i try to adjust the skimmer by lifting it, the suction cups will fell off and trying to bring from tight spots is hard. Other than that it works fine
My sump isn't deep enough to get the water to the minimum water level, in the manual it says you can put it into another container with water? how exactly do you get that to work?
Hello! If your sump does not not offer the minimum water level required for the PS1 Protein Skimmer, adding another container inside the sump with a higher water level may help! This container should be supplied with water either from a dedicated submersible pump or the incoming drainage water from the display aquarium. The container can then be allowed to naturally overflow into the sump. This type of installation will also provide a constant water level for the skimmer! 👍
this will not fit a 45 gallon tank with a rim the rim is to big unless i am missing something and it dose not say for rimless tanks i have a 41.1 gallon tank and it will not fit unless i cut some of the rim off and i am not doing that
Hello, can I use this skimmer for normal water, or is it only for saltwater ?
Thanks
Hi there! Protein skimmers are only intended for use in saltwater aquariums.
@@fluval Thank You
Will this fit in my acrylic tank with cutouts? I need it to clear 3/4" from the edge of the tank to the opening of the cutout. If not any suggestions on a skimmer that would fit?
Hey why my new skimmer make 10000 of micro bubbles ? Is it broken??? I use it in fluval marine flex 123l.
Please check to make sure the skimmer casing is well closed. The skimmer should not be located in the direct path of a pump or filter.
Fluval Aquatics where can we put it? As there is not other place other than on top of the filter pump in the 123l ... I have the same issue :(
Hey my skimmer will fill and the bubbles go up the neck in the collection jar if air is to open is this normal
Hi there! The bubbles should rise up the neck and fall into the collection cup, so it sounds like it's working properly!
How long does it take for the bubbles to come in the cup
It can take up to about a week for a protein skimmer to break in and start working properly. You may need to make some adjustments to the air input and collection cup height as well!
@@fluval yeah I made it level up and the air I had it super loose and if it doesn’t start in a week then it’s done for
Can you make a video on what a protein skimmer is and how they work??
Jake, there are a number of different types of protein skimmers but we thank you for asking. Perhaps we will get a little more specific and cover in more detail how counter current skimmers work and why, request noted.
What is the clearance between the top fill line and the very top of that valve?
Planning this for my Fluval 32.5. If running very dry skimmate, how long should I expect to empty the cup?
We recommend emptying the skimmate collection cup on a weekly basis!
@@fluval thanks. Looking forward to it.
How many gph?
I have had the PS1 skimmer for 3 months running fine. I have a Flex 32.5G saltwater tank. All of a sudden I have a huge amount of micro bubbles. When I turn the skimmer off they disappear. Is there anything I can do to rid these?
Hi! Please contact our customer support team about this: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
Why does the adjustment valve have to be inserted in the lid?
That is the air inlet valve, it needs to be kept at the highest point on the skimmer in the event there would be a power failure you could avoid a back siphoning effect if the valve were left at a point below water level.
Fluval Aquatics thanks, so it just has to be above water level it does not necessarily need to be clipped in the lid
which is the favourite fish food which all fishes like
That is difficult to answer because of the large varieties in the type of fish feeding behavior, size of mouth and more variables, you would have to be less general with that question.
Is this the skimmer I need on my Evo 13.5?
Dubsy Dabster you need the PS2 skimmer this is the PS1
Fluval evo has a smaller skimmer
Will it fit a fluval flex
Hi Steven, the PS1 Protein Skimmer will only fit in the Fluval Flex 32.5 aquarium. Our smaller protein skimmer, the PS2, will fit in the Flex 15.
I just bought one of these should they be leaking air bubbles outside of the skimmer into my sump
Most skimmers will emit some air bubble leakage, simply install an effective bubble trap in your sump.
@@fluval I just turn my slimmer on amd have the same problem to many bubles. What is a buble trap a m d how do I install it on the fluval flex 32.5 gallon
Just bought and mine was split or open on the left. Bubbles were spewing out. I had to squeeze it and it clicked or popped into place. Now I just have to adjust I guess because my tank is filled with microbubbles
and can we keep betta with golden fish (big size)
Not recommended due to significant differences in size, temperature requirements and more...