skimming surface with a canister

[pescado209]

how do you folks skim the protein/gunk off the water surface when using a canister filter. I havnt pulled the trigger on an upgraded tank but want to make the oscar/poly tank as clean as possible till I do.

open to all ideas, diy and store bought. thanks

 

[mattison187]

Most canisters have surface skimmer intake attachments avail. Not sure what can. You have but they may make one. I usually run a hang on back along with my canisters just for surface agitation

 

[justarn]

You could run the inlet in an overflow box maybe?

 

[pescado209]

found this on Amazon with good reviews... for $11 I'm gonna give it a try

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00176MUKY/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

 

[jcatton]

Eheim make a dedicated surface skimmer. I have one on my discus tank which uses canister filters and think it's excellent. The tank size rating is low, I can't remember what size exactly, but my tank is a lot bigger than the rating, the unit runs on its slowest setting to avoid bubbles and it keeps the surface clear all of the time

 

[jcatton]

This is a link for Amazon.. fairly cheap too

Eheim Skim 350 Micro Surface Skimmer https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CBTMYIO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_cp69zbGAZNB0H

 

[pescado209]

thanks for the link . looked it up. I think I'm gonna try Tom's surface skimmer. one less power cord hanging on my tank. I'll report back on how well it works

 

[pescado209]

just got in my "Tom's aquarium skimmer". right off the bat it seems like it will work as designated quality seems good for a $11.

 

[Hendre]

I just use an internal filter stuffed with filter floss, then turn it upside down so that the intake holes are at the surface. Works well for me