[vancat]

Anybody have an unused Eheim Surface Extractor they'd like to sell? I can't justify paying the steep price for a new one...and you know how we all have a basement full of unused aquarium equipment....

 

[Bavarian3]

im interested to see peoples opinions on them and if they are worth it.

 

[Wö£fëñxXx1]

30 bux is not that steep! and it is well worth the cash...

 

[Rolo]

I love it, to me it was well worth $30 bucks. The water surface stays crystal clear of all that surface film gunk, dust, bubbles, etc.

 

[defdac]

I use it from time to time but it clogs in about 2 days so it's very high maintenance. It rattles too.

 

[vancat]

hmmmm....i was wondering if it was more trouble than it's worth......

 

[JimK]

I have one but quit using it. It does do a good job of keeping the surface clear, but does have the following problems:

1. It clogs constantly, especially dead leaves if you have live plants.
2. It sucks in floating food, so you have to close it during feeding.
3. It sucks in small surface-swimming fish. Not pretty.
4. It works best when the float is pointing up, so when the water level goes down, it needs to be adjusted.

Summary - it may be more trouble than it's worth in those circumstances. Hope this helps. I'll sell you mine if you still want one.

 

[vancat]

What would you want for it?- I'm in CT...

i can't get rid of this green surface algae (?).

thanks!
penny
ps what model Eheim are you using it on? evidently i may need an adapter.

 

[vancat]

isn't it ironic.

Well, for all of you interested parties...I finally caved and ordered a new Eheim surface extractor, after battling a nasty green surface scum for over 2 months.

Well, 2 days after I received it, the algae/scum is miraculously gone.

....the funny part is, I haven't had time to hook up the extractor yet!