OASE CrystalSkim 350 Skimmer

Not upto the mark.

Amazing product, however this listing is for the US version, which is 110V and UAE has 220V so this device will just overload and get damaged mine worked for 3 days before giving up, I did not notice the voltage rating sadly, Amazon was nice enough to refund me. Look for the UAE version or a 220V version of the same skimmer, it was amazing when it worked.

Great piece of kit and cleared the surface up in just minutes as I had seen it shown on YouTube.

One morning I noticed that thin oily film forming on the surface of my tank — the kind that makes even crystal-clear water look dull under light. It bothered me more than it should have. I added the OASE CrystalSkim 350 Surface Skimmer, and within a short time the surface looked noticeably cleaner and more reflective. 🌊 Surface Film & Debris Removal This is where the CrystalSkim really shines. It pulls in surface film efficiently without creating a whirlpool effect. Within the first hour, that hazy layer was mostly gone. Over a few days, the water surface consistently stayed clearer, which improved overall light penetration and shimmer. 🔇 Quiet Operation For something constantly running at the surface, it’s surprisingly quiet. There’s a soft hum if you’re standing right next to the tank, but it blends into normal aquarium background noise. No rattling or harsh suction sounds. 🔄 Adjustable Flow The adjustable intake is useful. You can dial it down if you have a smaller tank or sensitive livestock, or increase it for heavier biofilm situations. I appreciated being able to fine-tune it instead of dealing with fixed, aggressive suction. 🦐 Shrimp-Safe Design This was important to me. The intake design prevents shrimp or small fish from getting pulled in, and I’ve seen no issues with curious invertebrates exploring near it. That peace of mind matters in planted or shrimp-focused setups. 📏 Size & Fit It’s compact and doesn’t take over the tank visually. Compared to some bulky surface skimmers, this one blends in fairly well. It works for tanks up to 92 gallons, but it doesn’t feel oversized in mid-sized aquariums either. 💰 Value for Money OASE equipment tends to sit in the premium tier, and this follows that pattern. It’s not the cheapest surface skimmer available, but the build quality, quiet performance, and consistent film removal justify the investment if surface clarity matters to you.

der Skimmer funktioniert in der kleinsten Einstellung bei meinem 450 ltr. Aqaurim ruhig und leise....das eingesaugte Oberflächen-Wasser strömt nach unten ins Becken.......bisher noch keine jungen Guppys bzw. Garnelen eingesaugt. Hat ja auch einen äußeren durchsichtigen Schutzring und nochmal ein Einsauggitter...die Silikonhalterung ist auch 1 A !