Skimmer for AIO - IceCap AIO 240 or IM NuvoSkim?

[albie]

We have an Innovative Marine SR Pro 2 AIO 60 and every skimmer option I see for it gets mixed reviews at best, so struggling to make the final jump to buy one. I was leaning towards the Tunze 9004 DC, but have pretty much ruled that one out based on reviews in AIO tanks, but if anyone has positive experiences with it, please let me know. Otherwise, any thoughts between the IceCap AIO 240 and the IM NuvoSkim?

 

[Dread Pirate Dave]

Have you considered a hang on the back version? Those AIO dimensions can be rather limiting, depending on the tank.

 

[albie]

Have you considered a hang on the back version? Those AIO dimensions can be rather limiting, depending on the tank.

Thanks for the input. Yes, skimmers and AIO tanks don’t seem to be the best fit! I unfortunately do not have room for a hang on the back skimmer, so right now I’m leaning towards trying without one entirely.

 

[Dread Pirate Dave]

I don't know if this will fit your setup but it does get good reviews.
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/aquamaxx-nf-1-nano-protein-skimmer-in-sump.html

 

[albie]

I don't know if this will fit your setup but it does get good reviews.
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/aquamaxx-nf-1-nano-protein-skimmer-in-sump.html

Thanks, but this is only for up to 30 gallons, and my tank is 60. There does seem to be more options for the nano tanks, and then a definite gap in the market for decent options for larger AIOs. I guess the tightness of the back chambers just makes it difficult.

 

[Freshy]

We have an Innovative Marine SR Pro 2 AIO 60 and every skimmer option I see for it gets mixed reviews at best, so struggling to make the final jump to buy one. I was leaning towards the Tunze 9004 DC, but have pretty much ruled that one out based on reviews in AIO tanks, but if anyone has positive experiences with it, please let me know. Otherwise, any thoughts between the IceCap AIO 240 and the IM NuvoSkim?

I have a Tunze Comline DOC 9004 DC in a Cobalt C-VUE 40. It fits in one of the rear chambers quite nicely. Can't speak for your particular tank.

The skimmer seems to work fairly well, but it is my first and only skimmer so I do not have much of a frame of reference. I clean the cup out about once per week. I can adjust it either through the attached pump controller or by moving it up and down inside of the rear area via its magnets.

If I were forced to have a complaint, it would be how difficult it is to disassemble and reassemble the entire unit for a semiannual deep cleaning. Apart from that, like other Tunze gear, it just works, which is a lot more that I can say for other pieces or equipment that I have bought.

Regards