Fluval Sea PS2 Mini Protein Skimmer (Unboxing)
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- Опубліковано 27 бер 2017
- Compact yet powerful, the PS2 Protein Skimmer helps remove dissolved organic compounds and other harmful substances from your nano saltwater aquarium before they have a chance to break down into dangerous waste.
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Just incase anyone's struggling with theirs.
If you take the air valve off the end of the hose and put it back on the other way round with the longer end in the hose and the shorter end not in the hose it fit nicely in the lid and allows the air to flow beautifully,makes foam and doesnt suck anything back into itself , Been fighting with mine for months. Now its skims properly and is easy to adjust.
thank you for sharing!
Amazing vid
Local stores didn't have this the other day. Just set up an Evo 13.5 with my daughter and hope to pick one of these up soon.
I have one of these on a 55 gallon and works like a boss,didn’t think it would because my water volume....
It might even work better in a slightly bigger tank. At least consistency wise. If you have a larger bioload and are running it as explained in vid which is pretty much flat out and adjust for water height .you should get a pretty consistent skim .
If you have it in the evo with just say 2 clowns and a small cuc ,getting a consistent skim is more difficult to achieve. Then you end up chasing the tuning
Even tho it’s small I have one on my 100 gallon reef... and it’s surprisingly doing a great job
i dont think thats the best idea
@@lueroifan12 Why not? If it’s working well for him then there is nothing wrong..focus on ur own boring irrelevant life..
My girlfriend and I are running this in conjunction with a cheap aquatech 20-40 on a 30 gallon tank and our water is noticeably cleaner with much better parameters.
I had to play with mine a whole bunch moving the unit itself up and down in the water and adjusting the fine tuning knobs over the course of about 4-5 days
There is a definite break in period you have to go through and a definite sweet spot you have to find. After about the third day the skimmer really began to build a foam head
and the next morning it was about the third of the way full with dark tea colored gunk. I've been fine tuning it further to the point that the gunk is even darker and the collection cup doesn't fill up as fast because I don't want to risk an over flow.
The suction cups came off the unit quite easily and I decided to use the hanger bracket by itself shimmed with a cork. Multiple times throughout the course of a day I noticed the skimmer became detached from the suction cups and I eventually decided to just take them off and adjust the hanger shimmed with a cork to get the right water level.
Thanks, it certainly is all about the "tuning"!
Wow, i didn't know The PS2 could skim protein!!! I thought it could only play video games!!!
Right now they got the PS5 😂
HI I have one of these for my Fluval 13.5G tank. it appears to be custom made to fit in the first compartment, both due to the fin in the first compartment sliding into the slot on the skimmer, and also becuase it ONLY fits in without the suction cups...it slides in and can only sit at one level there.
My question is that this seems to reduce the return flow rate of the tank, and is causing issues with the water level in the DT rising right up to the rim...any small bit of algae that may get trapped on the overflow get stuck there because the skimmer physically blocks larger elements from flowing through...
I'm curious if anyone else has had a problem with this? It also seems super finicky to dial in at times, like it's just not creating flow within itself.
I don't know if these are product issues, user errors, maintenance errors or what. I'm using an In Tank basket in compartment 2, but its just not keepign my tank very clean.
If I put the intank basket in compartment one I'll achieve better mechanical filtration, but the skimmer isn't custom fit to go into compartment 2, and isn't guaranteed to always sit at the same level...and again it can't be used with the mounting bracket.
Since this is the skimmer recommended for this tank I"m at a loss for how to best use it. The sponge that comes with the Fluval 13.5 is a nitrate factory and difficult to clean routinely as opposed too just replacing a square oof filter media in the in tank style basket.
I appreciate any thoughts or other experiences.
Just bought a new one a couple days ago. Almost done with this break in period!
Thank you for mentioning that, we didn't in the video. New skimmers need at least a week to develop the biofilm necessary for effective operation.
Nano_Joe I was wondering if you were! Know I'm totally buying one
Where do you have the water level adjusted to on the Evo tank shown? You mentioned the air inlet all the way open but how about the water level position? Having trouble tuning mine.
Brian, start with the water level half way up the inlet grill. You can also adjust the actual skimmer body vertically within the inlet compartment. Once you have it adjusted make a small mark with a marker on the side of the glass out of sight somewhere and use that to help guide you in topping off the tank, a consistent water level is also important.
I have the Evo 13.5 and want to purchase this skimmer. I also have the intank media basket in my first chamber and want to keep that in there. Does this skimmer have a HOB feature?
No it does not, must be submersed.
can it be used with the fluval flex 57 liters? thanks
When you say have the air inlet completely open, do I unscrew it enough so the screw cap bit is just still in the top, or do I take it off completely?
Hi Livvie, when we say fully opened we mean that the cap is completely unscrewed but still sitting on the top of the air valve. 😊
So i just got this skimmer and followed the instructions but when i have the water level as low as i can get it with the dial and the air valve all the way open, the collection cup completely fills with water. Its in the tank to half way up the grill like suggested. Ay ideas on how to get it to stop doing that?
We recommend positioning the skimmer slightly higher up, a quarter of an inch might be sufficient. Regular top up due to water loss from evaporation is always beneficial and would be important when running most skimmers in smaller aquariums.
I have my skimmer all installed in my Evo 60L tank (U.K. size). It’s still almost full of water to the lid, I have my air intake completely open, but do I need to turn the water intake dial clockwise or anti-clockwise to let less water in? (I know it’s needs to break in, but I want to make sure I’ve turned the dial the right way to start with!)
Hi Hayley! If you remove the foam bubble trap, you'll be able to see the water level control valve mechanism and understand how rotating the dial affects water level! You can rotate the dial in both directions to achieve the same effect.
Thank you so much!
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Which way do you turn the control knob to increase or decrease the water level in the collection cup
Observe the water level in the skimmer, it is sensitive to the control, when you are seeing the water level rise that means you are decreasing the output so water is backing up in the skimmer to raise the level.
Would you say this is compatible with the fluval flex 15 gallon? I saw there is a cutout for a skimmer, but there is bits of plastic that would prevent it from submerging all the way down
Hi there! Yes, the PS2 protein skimmer fits into the first rear column of the Flex 15 aquarium. 👍
ill this fit in the back chambers of the fluval flex 15 gallon? I want to turn into a coral reef? If it is to tall could I cut the plastic lid? How tall is it? Do you know if the light in the 15 gallon flex is sufficient for corals?
It will not fit the Flex 15, there is insufficient room to house it. The lighting is also not suitable for corals. Take note that the Marine Flex 123 L or 32.5 US gallon is soon to be available in most markets.
How far does the skimmer stick out of the top of the Fluval Evo XII Saltwater Aquarium 13.5 Gal?
What are the tank names behind Tom at ~4:20? They seems to be very similar to Fluval Edge but look slightly different for me. Thank you in advance
They are new larger Fluval Edges, stay tuned....!
Fluval Aquatics when will the new Fluval Edge Aquariums come out!?
Is this only an in tank skimmer or can it be setup as a HOB skimmer.
Yes, it is in tank only.
so for fresh water i just need the e200 heater and u3. Will there be any problem if my water is bellow the capacity of the filter?
If you mean your aquarium has less volume than the maximum rated capacity on U3 packaging, no, it should not be a problem depending on the species of fish being kept, meaning take into consideration the water current some fish prefer or not.The U3 also features directional water output so directing the current appropriately is convenient.
Skimmers are more efficiant on salt water aquariums your better of using a sump or a canister filter
I'm having issues with water escaping/leaking from where the collection cup sits on the skimmer body. Is there any way to fix this?
Hi Jordan, we are sorry to hear that you are having some trouble with your skimmer. Please reach out to our customer service team who will be glad to investigate this further with you. 😊 fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
Jordan did you get am answer to this? I'm having the same issue.
@@niknik14304 The customer service was great, I was sent a replacement unit. It still leaks a bit at the bottom while running (not as much). Might just be the design itself.
Anyone who is familiar with this skimmer ... which direction [of rotation] on the water valve control raises or lowers the water level in the skimmer?
Logan, the knob that controls water flow can be rotated in one direction to achieve both effects as it consist of a tube with a large slot and notch, as you turn the knob it either increases or decreases the output opening and as a result the skimmer level. The method of operation is to watch the neck of the skimmer and make slight adjustments until you reach the right density of skimmate, usually a dark fairly dense sludge. The density of skimmate does vary with the bio-load in the aquarium, if the bio-load is low, which it should be in an aquarium of the size you should be running a skimmer like this on, then a dark black to brown fluid is sufficient.
@Fluval Aquatics I just bought this unit for my fluval sea 5 gallon, I put this mini skimmer in but I'm having a difficult time lowering the water level
Is the water supposed to overflow from the bottom on the collector on top of the base?
Hi there! No - it sounds like the collection cup isn't fitted snugly enough onto the body of the skimmer.
why my skimmer doesn't create any bubble after a few months using? I operated and clean everything and then set up it again but it still doesn't work.
We're sorry to hear about this! Please contact our customer support team for assistance: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
Anyone has issue with the MICROBUBBLES on this? I didn't see this in the video but I wonder if I can change that sponge where the output grill is with finer sponge foam. Cuz the bubbles definitely bothered my gsp coral and wouldn't come out anymore. I used to have an older protein skimmer using AIRSTONE which didn't create any microbubbles but it was just a little too big for my tank. I have this running for 10 days now. It seems to be working as I see green gunk getting in the collection cup and I have the water level and air valve set just like shown here. It's just the annoying MICROBUBBLES. Any advice how to get rid of them or just continue to wait?
Hi Paul, if you are experiencing issues with microbubbles, you can indeed try installing a finer sponge into the bubble trap.
@@fluval thank you. But ya, it has been since Dec 20 when I installed it. Although it doesn't seem as bad as before but there are still significant amount
Hi fluval I have gave a 57 litre flex which I want to convert to fowlr tank can this product be used on the flex without sacrificing the hood.
Marc, there is a cutout in the hood that is intended for use with a PS2.
will this fit in the back of the fluval flex 34 litre aquarium?
Chris, no it will not.
I’ve had my skimmer for about a week and no matter what i change with the knobs or completely pulling the grills out of the water it bubbles up and fills up with water in minutes and i don’t know what to do.
Hi there, we're sorry to hear about this! Our customer support team will be happy to help you get your PS2 working properly: fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us
I noticed a couple days ago that my zebra danio was struggling to swim and had a curve in its body. A few days before I had also noticed a swollen belly in the same fish but now it has gone but these symptoms made me think it was dropsy but when I looked at some picture the body is bent towards the side - not up and down like most of the fish. Does anyone know what it is or what I should do, the fish is now in a separate tank to my others.
Emma, looking at the fish from the surface downwards dropsy would also have you seeing scales that are protruding perpendicular to its' body, noted that you did not see that. Isolating the fish is the best thing to do, if it feeds and otherwise acts normally with not external signs of infection hopefully the issue resolves itself while watching to see if there are other symptoms that develop.
Fluval Aquatics thanks a lot, I'll keep it separate and watch out - haven't seen it eat since though.
Mine leaked LOADS of bubbles out from under the collection cup. Will this settle down? It kind of defeats the object of have the sponge bubble trap
Hi Livvie, bubbles in a new skimmer are fairly common and should reduce after 3-4 weeks of use. We recommend following the instruction manual closely to ensure that the bubbles reside as soon as possible. Should you still have trouble after this, please contact our customer service team for some assistance. 😊 fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
I recently just bought the Evo 13.5 and the Protein skimmer that goes with it. The problem I am having is when the pump is on it brings the water down so low in the back chambers that the skimmer runs dry. Any solution on what could be going on?
Hi Eric, it sounds as if the aquarium is not filled with enough water, or the filter media needs to be cleaned! When operating correctly, the water level in the rear chambers should only be slightly lower than that of the display area.
@@fluval It’s literally only had water on it for two days now. When the pump is off water levels go to exactly where they need to be and then I can use the protein skimmer. But when I run the pump and the protein skimmer the water in the back chambers seems to go down about 4 inches in the water rises in the tank
@@fluval That was definitely it! I took out the skimmer and ass more salt water and the put back and working perfectly now! Thank you.. 🙌🏻
Will this fit in a Red Sea Max 130D filtration compartment??
We are not sure, but, the dimensions are 3X3X10 inches, here is the link to the instruction manual for added convenience so you can check out the rest of the available specs: www.fluvalaquatics.com/media/bluemill/products-manuals/fluval-sea-14324-mini-skimmer-manual-int.pdf
Does it have to be in the first chamber or can I put it in the second one
Hi Michael, we recommend positioning it in the first chamber!
This thing had been running for a week now and it just refuses to break in...
Joshua, a week is about what it takes, you should see improvement over the next few, don't forget that you can control the flow rate with the control knob and you can affect skimmer operating level by physically moving the skimmer up or down in the retention bracket.
Hi, can you tell me which skimmer is for Flex 15G, please?
The PS2.
I am starting to loath this skimmer! The top will not stay down. I have to weigh it down. It is so finicky. I never know how to adjust the valves for air and water level. The manual absolutely lacks this instruction. Please help!
April Anderson Start With all the valves fully open. male sure the water level is where he stated first!
then using the water valve raise the water level to where he stated.
LEAVE IT ALONE FOR AT LEAST 7 DAYS! If it overflows open the water valve...
Hey Fluval. I have a Evo 13.5! I want to buy a replacement return pump but don't know what to search for. HELP PLEASE
Hi Dubsy! Please use this link to take you to the instruction manual that is supplied with the kit, within you will find the item number for the replacement return pump, please ask you local fish store to order for you: www.fluvalaquatics.com/media/bluemill/products-manuals/fluval-10531-evo-aquarium13.5g-manual-eng-na.pdf
If that doesn't work for you, please visit fluvalaquatics.com and select your country, then the contact page and reach out to us, we will make it happen!
Fluval Aquatics Ok thank you!
Bought one and I have a 20long and it won’t fit with the glass lid. I guess this skimmer can only be used with a fluval aquarium 🤦♂️
Hi Nick, we are sorry to hear that you are having some trouble. If our skimmer is not being used on a Fluval aquarium, the aquarium in question would have to have no cover (open-top), as with all semi-submerged skimmers. 😊
Can you use skimmer alone as your only filtration the ps2 on the evo without the sponge
Hi there! Protein skimmers do not filter the water in the same way as traditional filter media, so we recommend using both on your aquarium!
Does it work with fluvial flex 9 gal?
It will not fit in the 9 gallon flex.
Will this help a 15 gallon nano with Cyanobacteria red slime issues ?
HI Christina! A protein skimmer will indeed help with cyanobacteria issues.
So that water thing has to be out of my tank with a lid how can I do that
Protein skimmers generally can't be used in aquariums with a lid! You may need to make a small cutout for it to be installed.
Will this skimmer works for flex 15-gallon tank?
There is a cutout on the left rear of the canopy for that purpose.
why does it produce a lot of bubbles and overflows quickly?
Hi Naka, if your skimmer is brand new, it will take some time to develop a slime coat. This slime coat will help reduce microbubbles and produce a better skim, also known as 'breaking in' the skimmer. From your description, it sounds like the skimmer is new and needs to be properly calibrated so that it does not over flow. Please send us an email regarding this, well be glad to offer you some more tips! Customer.Service@rchagen.com 😊
hi, can i use that on Fluval flex Kit 15 g tank? thanks
It would require modification to the canopy and does not fit in the rear filter compartment.
What kind of modification?
I'm really confused on what corals are good for the 13.5
Polyps, smaller species of soft coral, mushroom corals and more. There are many great on line resources as well as books that focus on desktop marine reefs that give well informed details on the type and quantity of living inverts and vertebrates you can keep.
Thanks
Fluval Aquatics also what are the dimensions of the 13.5
What size tank is behind you?
EllyHood this is a 130 gallon reef tank.
Thank you! Is it connected to the tank (sump?) below it? Is there somewhere to learn more about that set-up?
Yes, in fact the sump is part of the tank below the reef on top of it, two tanks, one sump. Both therefore share the same large skimmer and benefit from the greater total overall water volume.
What size is the lower tank? I'd love to duplicate a set-up like this, using the lower as a refugium, frag, and possibly seahorse tank. Is there a video or blog post/article where the specs of this tank/set-up can be found? Thank you so much for answering all my questions!
Unfortunately we do not have a specific video on the details of these two reef tanks. Both tanks are 125 US gallon tanks, the bottom sacrifices about 20% of its volume for a sump, so actual tank volume for tank livestock in that one is about 100 US gallons. Interesting idea to use the bottom as a refugium, thank you for sharing, it would work nicely to grow macro algaes and a number of other things as well. Take note we have one SP 6 return pump that we plumbed a T & valve into the output line, hence it would be possible to turn the flow down for the bottom aquarium.
There is a white fish tank at the background. What is the name of it?
Near to the end of the video
Looks like a large fluval edge
Correct, a proto-type of that model.
Think it would work on a 29 gallon well??
Hi David, for a 29 gallon tank we recommend our PS1 protein skimmer: fluvalaquatics.com/us/shop/product/ps1-protein-skimmer-up-to-45-us-gal-170-l
Can I use this skimmer in waterbox 20G cube tank?
You will find the specs and details of this skimmer here: fluvalaquatics.com/us/product/ps2-mini-protein-skimmer/ it is suitable for a 20 gallon aquarium.
I just put it on my waterbox 10G. Tight fit but works
Does it only fit in the evo
The Flex 15 has a cut out in the canopy for this skimmer.
What evo tank is that, 13.5?
Yes, the aquarium shown at the end of the video is the Evo 13.5! 👍
My water level/bubble level within the skimmer doesn't look like anyone else's online. Nothing really is coming into the collection cup. Does it have to be broken in ?Its been less than an hour lol ( but assuming this video wasn't edited, and others, the bubbles are far below the cup no matter how much I turn the valve one way or another
It is likely because your water level is not at the half way or slightly higher mark on your intake grill. Verify and bring it up a little.
It is in an Evo 13.5, my understanding is its supposed to fit in as is/should all be the right level
How loud is the skimmer ?
Joey, relatively quite, doesn't bother the guys in our Aquatic Cave...We are not aware of comments that suggest it's noisy.
Fluval Aquatics how do you get it to stop making your water cloudy ? Cause mine makes bubbles go in the tank is that normal for a new skimmer?
Would this fit in nano cube 12
We are not familiar with the nano cube, however, you can find the available specifications for the PS2 here: fluvalaquatics.com/ca/product/ps2-mini-protein-skimmer/
Can i use this on 5 us gallon evo ?
We don't recommend using the PS2 with the Evo 5, as the skimmer will take up a large portion of the water volume in the aquarium.
yay they finally made the vid lol
We didn't forget your request! Did you find it useful?
Thats awsome, and yes it was very helpful.
It just reassured what I already knew, and was nice for the company to show you first hand. as far as recommended water level, starting with air inlet wide open, ect ect. A lot of this stuff I research myself, or learn from mistake. its just good to get backing from the people making/selling to you.
fluval flex 57l can use?
Keith, there is a cutout in the canopy for that purpose.
Fluval Aquatics sorry , can or not? fit size?
Keith, the cut out in the canopy is for the purpose of installing the PS2, a specific skimmer body retention bracket is supplied with the PS2 for when it is installed within the Flex 15.
Fluval Aquatics thanks🙏
I'm not sure I like it, the one I have leaks everywhere
I do not like this skimmer at all I don't know why I just the flow rate at the lowest setting and within an hour of coming back to see how it skims the whole cup is filled all the way
Take note the body of the skimmer can be moved upwards which will help towards eliminating the problem you mention.
Fluval never seem to solve many problems with their ( innovative) products, in fact they along with this presenter causes more than they solve, also this presenter never gives you options that actually work, it’s seems all geared up for you to constantly be paying out money never ending to Fluval for in some cases products that don’t work in the beginning.
Canister filter media is a typical issue, they don’t even seem to know how to set the media up properly to get a full cycle, and what they propose you use is their products that are useless in ever trying to achieve you as a customers aquarium goals, ie long term success.
Nope lost me at suction cups, everything with those is rubbish
I’ve been using it for about a month now and it holds in places with the bracket
Does this fit in the Fluval flex 57litre?
Leon, there is a cutout at the back left hand side of the canopy for this purpose.