JNS-WS1 skimmer

[salajander]

Has anyone had any experience with this skimmer? I'm about to buy one for my newly set up 55g.

 

[KathyC]

I'm not familiar with this skimmer, but a quick Google search brought up this info:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2161484

 

[dubs]

Get a reef octopus u will be a lot happier

 

[E.intheC]

JNS is a great skimmer brand. Much better than reef octopus, generally. The WS-1 isn't big enough for a 55 though.

 

[salajander]

JNS is a great skimmer brand. Much better than reef octopus, generally. The WS-1 isn't big enough for a 55 though.

No? It's claimed to be rated for 90 gallons. It'll be pretty lightly loaded for a while, in any case.

 

[salajander]

Ended up getting one anyway - I'll update how it works out.

 

[NYreefNoob]

company rating and true ratings are completely different

 

[CoralsOceans]

i will go with aquamaxx or cad light

 

[Widdy]

JNS OEMs for Aquamaxx.

http://reefbuilders.com/2010/06/14/aquamax-imports-jns-cone-skimmers/

 

[salajander]

I should have given more info: I have a standard 55g tank and stand. The internal dimensions of the stand would only allow a tank less than 11 inches wide - basically, two standard ten gallon tanks.

So my sump now is one 10 gallon tank. Eventually I'll add another 10g as a refugium.

Space is limited, so a "normal" footprint skimmer would leave really no room at all for a return area with enough space for power-off drainage and evaporation.

The JNS WS1 has a really really small footprint. Only other one I found that really came close were the Tunze DOC skimmers, and I found more mixed reviews there.

 

[E.intheC]

Sorry about my delayed response. I have the JNS skimmer in question. It's a good skimmer but I wouldn't run it on anything larger than 35 gallons or so. Unless you're lightly stocked.

Good luck with it. JNS makes quality gear.

 

[dubs]

Super Reef Octopus sss been running these for more than 4 years only ever had one issue with a impeller and they not only gave me a new impeller they gave me a whole new pump plus if I ever have a issues there just a phone call or email away....plus these skimmers are beast when it come to skimming if downgrade or upgrade I would still be running a sro

 

[jonnyeayworld]

i have the aquamaxx and i love it. perfect hang on skimmer