simple solution to solve(?) the Eheim skimmer issue.

I don't have one of these, but plan to buy one very soon for my new tank I'm putting up. Tough to tell without owning and from the picture, but where does the line run through there to keep it so tight? Are there holes already present?

I just installed one of these Eheim skimmers on my 55g yesterday. I love it. Works great! What kind of fish got sucked in? So far my tetras seem to be keeping their distance.

bsantucci said:

I don't have one of these, but plan to buy one very soon for my new tank I'm putting up. Tough to tell without owning and from the picture, but where does the line run through there to keep it so tight? Are there holes already present?

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No. Just rap the wrap the fishing line around the head unit and tie up.


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Smeagol said:

I just installed one of these Eheim skimmers on my 55g yesterday. I love it. Works great! What kind of fish got sucked in? So far my tetras seem to be keeping their distance.

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My Otto got sucked in once within 6 months of ownership. Recently I started to keep Amano shrimp that they get sucked in countless times. My Boraras though never had a issue.


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I run mine for an hour when a film appears on the water. The last time I turned it off my baby betta came swimming out of the 350 shaking her head. Must have been some ride.

I can't really see it being a problem for me. My tetras are almost never close to the surface except at feeding time which takes place in the middle of the tank, while the Eheim skimmer is tucked way in the corner. Also, I only have it running at about half the maximum flow rate, so it's probably not powerful enough to suck in a healthy fish. Besides I think most of my tetras are a little too big to fit through the little intake slots.