My shiny new Tunze nano skimmer arrived today. I'll share a few initial impressions, and write a more lengthy review once its been running for a week or so. Needless to say, I am thrilled to be getting rid of my finicky and flood-prone Coralife skimmer, and the tank already looks better.

Compare the giant, ugly hanging pump and return box:



To this small rectangle that practically disappears into my black background (right hand corner):



Some initial impressions:

• Dead silent: my old skimmer made the living room sound like an aquaculture lab. Now all I can hear is the fans in my lighting fixture.
• Easy installation: attach it to the side of the tank with a magnet, plug it in and adjust the air intake. Done.
• Tiny footprint: I had to move my light fixture forward about an inch from where I normally keep it to accomodate the collection cup, but otherwise this unit is tiny and unobtrusive. Huge upgrade from what I had before.
  

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