Should I replace

[roccomorra]

Should I replace the stock protein skimmer that came with the Recife Eco 40 gal. cube with the IceCap Nano skimmer?

 

[blaxsun]

Is there an issue with the stock one?

 

[roccomorra]

I have read that it isn't real good- haven't got tank going yet so was wondering if I should replace now or wait to see what the stock can do.

 

[blaxsun]

I'd be inclined to try the stock one out first, since there's little resale value in proprietary skimmers. You may find it's sufficient. I don't think you'll be able to fit the IceCap in the same location; you may have to place it in the pump chamber.

 

[miltonkl]

Did you wind up trying out the ice cap? I'm running this tank without a skimmer right now but my phosphates are pretty high so wanting to pick one up. I tried the Aquatop one and couldn't get it to fill the cup so wound up returning it. Looking for other options.

 

[Alexwlwsn]

On the note of skimmers, I have the aquatop recife 24 which has what looks to be the same stock skimmer. The skimmer location is a 3in square which makes it nearly impossible to fit anything in there. I have an Icecap K1 Neo (smaller than the nano) coming today in the mail and I'll try and remember to post here if it fits.

 

[Alexwlwsn]

Icecap Neo fits into the 3in square nicely on the Recife 24!

It's definitely touchy on water height currently so I'll be keeping a close eye on it over the next couple of weeks while it breaks in.

 

[drywalljohnny]

How is that ice cap working out ? Having same issues finding a skimmer upgrade … I got the Aquatop 40 .. thjnk that ice cap is a bit under sized .. says rated 5-10 gallons .. how’s it working for ya ?