Lilly pipe skimmer, do they work ?

[Chriseb1]

Currently using an EHEIM skim 350 to remove biofilm but would like to reduce the amount of equipment in the tank, so my question is do Lilly pipe skimmers work ?
Looking at the Chihiros glass ones but I’m open to suggestions, filter is an EHEIM professional 5e 700

 

[FrozenShivers]

Currently using an EHEIM skim 350 to remove biofilm but would like to reduce the amount of equipment in the tank, so my question is do Lilly pipe skimmers work ?
Looking at the Chihiros glass ones but I’m open to suggestions, filter is an EHEIM professional 5e 700

As far as lily pipe skimmers go I’ve only used the Aquario Neo ones which are on the outlet instead of the intake, works well though.

 

[Aqua sobriquet]

I had one and it didn’t work very well for me. YMMV.

 

[Ibz10]

I had one and it didn’t work very well for me. YMMV.

Second this, was a constant faf and any evaporation caused the skimmer to not work properly. I currently use LitiAquaria pipes and honestly its great, no issues probably the best pipes ive to date.

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[Ed Wiser]

These need a consistent water level to work properly. I alway use auto top off on all my aquariums. Long time saltwater keeper. I do use a plastic wire tie to keep the level constant. Also the canister filter has to be strong. I keep the bottom intake open to balance the water intake.

 

[Chriseb1]

Fortunately I have an ato and the EHEIM 700 has lots of flow, I’ll take the plunge and order as soon as they become available somewhere

 

[superpuma]

I have one and it works perfectly. I tried the Oase and All Pond Solutions in tank mechanical things and hated them both, far too much junk and cables in the tank.