Customer Reviews

Marineland Advanced in Sump Protein Skimmer 100 Gallon - Marineland AMLMSPS100

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First, the problems: 1) LONG break-in period. The manual says about a week, but its more like a month. 2) The top is hard to remove. The top of the skimmate cup is pretty tight and can be frustrating to get off. 3) The pump is pretty cheap. The first unit I received couldn't push enough water to get foam into the cup. The second unit I received works well, but the impeller is already cracked (less than 4 months).

Now the good: Even with the problems listed above, I really like this skimmer. It produces a good volume of thick skimmate, the form factor is fantastic, and the unit is really quiet. I expect that the pump design will get better as these issues are identified. I would buy this item again, and I do recommend it to friends. I do, however, recommend you go through a dealer you know and trust, just in case you do need to return the first one.

My experience with Marineland service wasn't very good, but a lot of people report good experiences. I suppose I just got the wrong person on the wrong day.

I have tried two other Protein Skimmers in my particular sump. This one fits great and is doing a much better job. I compare it to the Berlin Xl that I used to have for a 150 gallon tank. The Marineland skimmer is just the right fit for my Oceanic 95 Bowfront. I would suggest this product to anyone.

It works but makes you work to take care of it. The skimmer waste cup has a nut type of connector that is nothing but trouble if you buy one make sure you have a strap wrench in your tool box as you are going to need it as it is a bear to get off. The lid on the top of the waste cup is just as difficult to remove it's a pressure fit that will ruin your manicure.
It's also a very sensitive skimmer and will overflow your carefully skimmed waste if you happen to look at it wrong.

SKIMMER WORKS GREAT FOR THE PRICE. I HAVE IT ON MY 150G AND STARTED SKIMMING WITHIN A DAY OR TWO. EVERY SHORT SO FITS GREAT IN SUMP TO REMOVE WASTE CUP.