Ghost Protein Skimmer Review, Part 1

MarineDepot · 05/09/2014, 04:10 PM

Dan dissects the FullSize Ghost Protein Skimmer in Part 1 of his 2-part product review.

Peek inside the latest innovation from Innovative Marine—keep in mind this is a pre-production model!

READ —> Product Review: Innovative Marine Ghost Protein Skimmer (FullSize), Part 1

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MarineDepot · 05/14/2014, 09:36 AM

Innovative Marine sent us these photos of their new Ghost Protein Skimmer (the MidSize rated for tanks up to 40 gallons) inside the back chamber of a 29-gallon BioCube.

They told us you can even put the aquarium hood back on and close it. Nice!

The skimmer is held in place using a Mag-Float Magnet Cleaner.

MarineDepot · 05/20/2014, 12:00 PM

Dan's had a pre-production model of Innovative Marine's MidSize Ghost Protein Skimmer running for over a week in a controlled testing environment.

Check out Part 2 of his product review!

MarineDepot · 05/22/2014, 10:26 AM

Just spotted this post on Innovative Marine's Facebook page:

Many have asked “Can this MidSize Ghost Skimmer fit on my NUVO MidSize 30 & 38?” The answer is YES! (with a slight mod)

Using an magnetic aquarium cleaner, you can place one side of the magnet cleaner inside the skimmer’s body, adjust the skimmer’s body to the recommended water line in the back of your tank and securely attach magnet to the outside of the aquarium.

MTF7 · 06/02/2014, 08:36 PM

do you think the desktop version of this skimmer would fit into the first chamber of a oceanic biocube 29? i have the dimensions to both but for me rocket science is easier than dimensions

MarineDepot · 06/03/2014, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTF7

do you think the desktop version of this skimmer would fit into the first chamber of a oceanic biocube 29? i have the dimensions to both but for me rocket science is easier than dimensions

I just chatted with Innovative Marine and they said it will not fit into the first chamber. Sorry about that!

MarineDepot · 06/03/2014, 03:26 PM

Dan's back with the final installment of his über-detailed review of Innovative Marine's FullSize Ghost Protein Skimmer.

Read PART 3 now (links to part 1 and 2 are in the post)...
Product Review: Innovative Marine Ghost Protein Skimmer (FullSize), Part 3

What do you early adopters think of the skimmer so far?

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soeminpaing · 07/14/2015, 10:37 PM

I bought a ghost desktop skimmer recently and it is really loud. Actually I bought both the skimmer and minimax reactor. The pump quality is really bad. Min max pump cover is bent, broken and glue got on the suction cups. The skimmer pump comes with a metal shaft. I have used bubble magus in the past and this skimmer is really inferior compare to a BM QQ which is equally rated and 1/3 of a price in both performance and build quality.

MarineDepot · 07/15/2015, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soeminpaing

I bought a ghost desktop skimmer recently and it is really loud. Actually I bought both the skimmer and minimax reactor. The pump quality is really bad. Min max pump cover is bent, broken and glue got on the suction cups. The skimmer pump comes with a metal shaft. I have used bubble magus in the past and this skimmer is really inferior compare to a BM QQ which is equally rated and 1/3 of a price in both performance and build quality.

Hi Soeminpaing,

Thank you for your feedback.

If you purchased the MiniMax reactor from us, please email us or give us a call and we will be happy to assist you in getting new a new pump cover and suction cups.

As for the Ghost skimmer, it is a little noisy as indicated in Dan's review. However, it does do the job and is one of the few options that will work for the smaller Innovative Marine aquariums. Hopefully, Innovative Marine will work to continually work to improve the product.

RCraw45425 · 07/20/2015, 09:23 AM

subbing, considering this as a replacement for a Hydor SlimSkim on my Nuvo 38

soeminpaing · 08/10/2015, 10:03 PM

I got it from MD since free Aquamax carbon seems so tempting. I have no issue with marine depot. Marine depot in fact is very friendly and helps me out on a few purchases.

CindyBrownBair · 04/21/2016, 05:26 PM

Dear Dan,

I just bought a Ghost Skimmer for my Mini 40 Fusion. I had a devil of a time installing it because I couldn't decipher the manual's drawings. Your review led me to:
1. Turn the skimmer 90 degrees.
2. Lower the amount of air going into it.
3. Raise the collection cup.
4. Chill about not getting any skimmate yet.
5. And during this process I found that the cup's overflow valve had a cap on it! No more.

So, thanks from another newbie.

MarineDepot · 04/21/2016, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CindyBrownBair

Dear Dan,

I just bought a Ghost Skimmer for my Mini 40 Fusion. I had a devil of a time installing it because I couldn't decipher the manual's drawings. Your review led me to:
1. Turn the skimmer 90 degrees.
2. Lower the amount of air going into it.
3. Raise the collection cup.
4. Chill about not getting any skimmate yet.
5. And during this process I found that the cup's overflow valve had a cap on it! No more.

So, thanks from another newbie.

Jeff from Marine Depot here. I will pass along your kind words to Dan, who is our customer support supervisor. We are glad you found his reviews helpful!

05/09/2014, 04:10 PM	#1
MarineDepot Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,129	Ghost Protein Skimmer Review, Part 1 Dan dissects the FullSize Ghost Protein Skimmer in Part 1 of his 2-part product review. Peek inside the latest innovation from Innovative Marine—keep in mind this is a pre-production model! READ —> Product Review: Innovative Marine Ghost Protein Skimmer (FullSize), Part 1 MORE MARINE DEPOT NEWS Chemi-Pure Blue Review: Blue is the New Black! How to Measure Salinity in a Saltwater Aquarium LED and T5 Hybrid: My Ultimate Lighting System My First Saltwater Aquarium (at home): Part 2 Kalkwasser: 10 Frequently Asked Questions 7 Cool Tools to Clean Your Dirty Reef Tank Hydor Nano-Skim Protein Skimmer Review: Great Skimmer for the Nano Crowd! Real Reef Shelf Rock: Recreate the Tonga Look and Save a Reef How to Hang an Aquarium Light with a Suspension Kit Hydor Smart Level Control ATO System: Simple, Inexpensive and Effective Can’t We All Just Get Along? Fed up with carrying buckets? Try an auto top-off system! Cobalt Aquatics Neo-Therm Heaters: A uniquely different and better heater! Reef It Simple, Part 2: Let's Talk Filtration 5 ways to change your aquarium water like a pro

05/14/2014, 09:36 AM	#2
MarineDepot Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,129	Ghost Protein Skimmer in a BioCube 29 Innovative Marine sent us these photos of their new Ghost Protein Skimmer (the MidSize rated for tanks up to 40 gallons) inside the back chamber of a 29-gallon BioCube. They told us you can even put the aquarium hood back on and close it. Nice! The skimmer is held in place using a Mag-Float Magnet Cleaner.

05/20/2014, 12:00 PM	#3
MarineDepot Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,129	Ghost Protein Skimmer Review, Part 2 Dan's had a pre-production model of Innovative Marine's MidSize Ghost Protein Skimmer running for over a week in a controlled testing environment. Check out Part 2 of his product review!

05/22/2014, 10:26 AM	#4
MarineDepot Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,129	Ghost Skimmer in Innovative Marine Nuvo 30 & 38 Just spotted this post on Innovative Marine's Facebook page: Many have asked “Can this MidSize Ghost Skimmer fit on my NUVO MidSize 30 & 38?” The answer is YES! (with a slight mod) Using an magnetic aquarium cleaner, you can place one side of the magnet cleaner inside the skimmer’s body, adjust the skimmer’s body to the recommended water line in the back of your tank and securely attach magnet to the outside of the aquarium.

06/03/2014, 03:26 PM	#7
MarineDepot Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,129	Dan's back with the final installment of his über-detailed review of Innovative Marine's FullSize Ghost Protein Skimmer. Read PART 3 now (links to part 1 and 2 are in the post)... Product Review: Innovative Marine Ghost Protein Skimmer (FullSize), Part 3 What do you early adopters think of the skimmer so far? MORE MARINE DEPOT NEWS 11 Inspirational Innovative Marine Nuvo Aquariums A new AquaMaxx HOB Skimmer with EXTRA OOMPH! How to Set Up an Aquarium Chiller Marine Depot is Hiring! The Intrusive Butt Fish

06/02/2014, 08:36 PM	#5
MTF7 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 285	do you think the desktop version of this skimmer would fit into the first chamber of a oceanic biocube 29? i have the dimensions to both but for me rocket science is easier than dimensions

07/14/2015, 10:37 PM	#8
soeminpaing Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Evans Mills, NY Posts: 164	I bought a ghost desktop skimmer recently and it is really loud. Actually I bought both the skimmer and minimax reactor. The pump quality is really bad. Min max pump cover is bent, broken and glue got on the suction cups. The skimmer pump comes with a metal shaft. I have used bubble magus in the past and this skimmer is really inferior compare to a BM QQ which is equally rated and 1/3 of a price in both performance and build quality. __________________ [url]http://www.reefcentral.com [\url] Current Tank Info: [url=http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2506749] IM Fusion 20 build[/url]

07/20/2015, 09:23 AM	#10
RCraw45425 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Columbus, Georgia, one hour south of Atlanta Posts: 432	subbing, considering this as a replacement for a Hydor SlimSkim on my Nuvo 38

08/10/2015, 10:03 PM	#11
soeminpaing Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Evans Mills, NY Posts: 164	I got it from MD since free Aquamax carbon seems so tempting. I have no issue with marine depot. Marine depot in fact is very friendly and helps me out on a few purchases. __________________ [url]http://www.reefcentral.com [\url] Current Tank Info: [url=http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2506749] IM Fusion 20 build[/url]

04/21/2016, 05:26 PM	#12
CindyBrownBair Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 4	Thank you for review Dear Dan, I just bought a Ghost Skimmer for my Mini 40 Fusion. I had a devil of a time installing it because I couldn't decipher the manual's drawings. Your review led me to: 1. Turn the skimmer 90 degrees. 2. Lower the amount of air going into it. 3. Raise the collection cup. 4. Chill about not getting any skimmate yet. 5. And during this process I found that the cup's overflow valve had a cap on it! No more. So, thanks from another newbie.