Tunze Doc Skimmer 9001

Product Information

As most nano tanks under 40 gallons (181.8 L) can’t fit a lot of fish due to size limitations, most hobbyists can keep up with parameters through water changes. Thus, a DOC skimmer for 1,000 liters (264 USgal.) should be used for a tank with a maximum content of approx. 300 liters (79 USgal.). If you have any questions about protein skimmers, any other kinds of filtration, or have found another reliable nano protein skimmer available on the market, don’t hesitate to leave a comment below! Two of our favorite aspects of the 9001 are how easily it is to hide and the silent operation. The skimmer is so small it will easily fit in many AIO chambers along with AIO’s with hoods. You could run this in your bedroom or office without ever hearing it! While the 9001 works so well it does have a few quirks. First, the magnet that mounts to the skimmer itself uses four small plastic “clips”.

Some hobbyists also like adding a protein skimmer to their tank for additional gas exchange. Protein Skimmer MaintenanceProtein skimmers use fine air bubbles to remove organic waste from the aquarium before it can be broken down into other forms of nitrogen, like ammonia and nitrate. Hobbyists have found that this pump needs some modifications for the best skimming action; even then, this protein skimmer can be slightly underwhelming. Using the Tunze Flash Skimming Principle, the Comline DOC Skimmer pulls water through an efficient surface suction.

In this product review and buyer’s guide, we’ll provide an in-depth look at both the Tunze 9001 and 9002 tank skimmers. We’ll examine their specs and discuss which types of tanks they are best suited for. By the end of this guide, you should have a clearer understanding of which skimmer best suits your needs. Tunze 9001 Product Review The only downside to the 9002 is that its more powerful engine is slightly louder than the 9001. Nevertheless, it’s still quiet enough to go unnoticed throughout the day. Additionally, you’ll have to clean the cup every couple of days but, within just a week, you’ll notice as your tank becomes cleaner and cleaner. Which Should You Buy—The Tunze 9001 or the Tunze 9002?Amedium organic sensitivity is usually found in mixed aquariums inhabited with leather and stoney corals (LPS). Filters, sponges, etc. can also be found there. A DOC skimmer that is designed for 1,000 liters (264 USgal.) is likely to only skim 40% of organic substances with this light pollution. Protein skimmers can greatly help hobbyists keep their aquarium water parameters where they need to be. However, stability can often come from regular water maintenance in smaller tanks instead of additional equipment. Nano aquariums have been growing in popularity and new equipment and technology are finally making it easier to have a slice of the ocean on your desk. During Interzoo, Tunze released multiple nano gadgets that turned heads and the Tunze 9001 DOC skimmer was one of them. With a small footprint, super efficient and extremely quiet, we knew we had to put one to the test.