Review: AquaC Urchin

Review;
I just installed the Urchin yesterday. The ease of installing and operating is impressive. Drop it in the sump, plug it in, you're done. Well, kind of. I had to cut the tubing that connects the pump to the skimmer due to the fact I upgraded to the Maxi-Jet 1200. I got this one with a drain fitting also. I have the adjustable collection chamber about 1" up for now.
The three main things I like about the design are; 1. The spray injection nozzle vs the needle wheel and noisy air sucking (even with the silencer) and 2. The gentle cascade of water coming out of the side of the unit which cases no splashing and again no noise and the absence of a bubble catcher or filter sock. And 3. I think maybe the best feature is that the water level has no effect on the skimmer.
I really can't hear the operation of this unit, perhaps a slight hum from the power head but nothing really after you close the aquarium stand door. I like this skimmer a lot. It is already skimming and I am looking forward to tweaking the height of the collection chamber to achieve a variety of skimming efficiencies.
I got mine from Marine Depot for $180.00 total which included no shipping and the drain fitting plus the upgraded pump.

 

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