ATB Nano One review

reeftivo · 01/26/2017, 06:53 PM

Hi all,

I just wanted to share some info on the ATB Nano One since there is not much info out there. I've had the skimmer running for a couple weeks now and it is a well performing, super silent skimmer (quietest I've owned). The footprint of the skimmer is not small given it is called a nano, but in reality, i believe it is called nano due to the shortness of this stubby little beast. At 15.75 inches tall it gives you room to move around and over things in the cabinet. The specs are on their website (ATB USA) which are;

Footprint: 12" x 7.5"
Total Height: 15.75"
Rated for tanks up to 150 gallons
Cone diameters: 6″ & 3.75″
Airstar 1200 DCT pump
Air Draw ~ 1200 l/hr
16 watts total power consumption
Recommended sump water depth: 6" to 8"
Note: Avoid heavy iodine dosing near white skimmer components

the skimmer was only given a rinse before it was placed into the sump. I have a 9 x 15 chamber for this and with a couple things like the sock holder and my piping from the eheim filter, it was a closer fit than others I've used.

The site states they run a waveline pump but mine is clearly labeled Jecod, which is fine by me since I have not had good luck with waveline branded products.

The skimmer is very different from anything i've used in the past because it is almost all press fit construction. The bb chamber press fits into grooves on the base plate and the body press fits into grooves on the outer edges. When the pipe fitting is slid into the body and through the bubble chamber, it is such a precision fit that it literally holds the bubble chamber and body together firmly. This sucker is EASY to take apart and clean. All tolerances are exact. In fact the lid on the cup may be too exact since i have to lift that thing straight off from the machined grooves to remove it or else it binds a little.

The skimmer is SILENT! I mean Silent! I have the pump at half speed and it is pulling around 600 lph. My other skimmers that pulled that amount of air could be heard easily. I haven't put it through all it's paces yet, but since it is working well, i will go through some air numbers with the different settings.

a few pics to follow

reeftivo · 01/26/2017, 06:59 PM

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reeftivo · 01/26/2017, 07:02 PM

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reeftivo · 01/26/2017, 07:05 PM

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reeftivo · 01/26/2017, 07:06 PM

more info to follow

have to get the heck out of the office now-LOL

workin hard!! ya right!

Tivo

moondoggy4 · 01/26/2017, 07:46 PM

Definitely reefer of the month material.LOL Thanks for the review I have wondered about this skimmer, I how much tank do you think it could handle? I take it that you have yours on the 60 gallon tank.

reeftivo · 01/26/2017, 08:01 PM

HI moondoggy4

I'd think it would handle 100 to 120 easily. It's not small. Essentially a shorter 840. 399 was imo a good deal.
First cup at day 4
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reeftivo · 01/26/2017, 08:02 PM

It pulls a lot of solids.

Oh, and yes, it's on the 60

moondoggy4 · 01/27/2017, 12:36 AM

Great my dream tank would be 36 x 30 x 22 so this should work great on that size tank.

rtparty · 01/27/2017, 01:14 AM

Do you worry about the Jecod pump long term? That just doesn't scream ATB quality to me.

reeftivo · 01/27/2017, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtparty

Do you worry about the Jecod pump long term? That just doesn't scream ATB quality to me.

I do, but I was actually more concerned that it would be a waveline. I'm running 2 other jecods (dcts for return and water change) for over a year now without issue and those have head pressure. This one really doesn't have head pressure compared to the others, and the needle wheel also puts less strain on the pump. Atb's usa service has been top notch and I expect if any issues arise, they will help right away.

Forgot picture of controller
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I do understand your concerns though

reeftivo · 01/27/2017, 08:00 AM

Another note on the nano one is the break in time. I got this skimmer wet at 9 p.m.
and had the stand pipe wide open with the pump speed set at 3. I figured to run it like this for a day our two and see where I was at before adjusting. 8 hours later when I got up for work, the air/water line was already visible and it was trying to push a thick head into the cup. This was without a deep cleaning (just rinse) or seeding it. Pretty impressive. I haven't even closed the output at all (still wide open). Only adjustment I've made was to increase the pump speed 2 clicks. Very nice to have this level of adjustability. The skimmate is in par with the ins80s I have, but the space I now have in the cabinet, along with no vibration and silent operation, puts it way up there on my list of skimmers I've used.

solitude127 · 01/27/2017, 10:19 AM

Thanks for the review. I really like ATB products but the longevity of the pump concerns me.

reeftivo · 01/27/2017, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solitude127

Thanks for the review. I really like ATB products but the longevity of the pump concerns me.

understood!

I will keep updating and report any issues.

happy reefing!

Tivo

rtparty · 01/27/2017, 01:09 PM

Tivo, this fits in your sump without any modding? I know we have the same sump but don't remember the size of that first section. I'll have to measure it when I get a chance.

reeftivo · 01/27/2017, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtparty

Tivo, this fits in your sump without any modding? I know we have the same sump but don't remember the size of that first section. I'll have to measure it when I get a chance.

yes sir

the chamber is 9 x a hair under 15".

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reeftivo · 01/27/2017, 01:22 PM

my sump is set up with chambers front to back.

rtparty · 01/27/2017, 01:33 PM

Looks like mine is 7*15 which will severely limit any skimmer choice I make.

reeftivo · 01/27/2017, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtparty

Looks like mine is 7*15 which will severely limit any skimmer choice I make.

that's wierd! your sump must have a larger fuge area than mine then. I 've seen several different sumps when I've visited the Cadlights warehouse close to me. Hmm?

my fuge area is tiny and both my return and skimmer sections are decent size. I only use the center fuge area to house xport NO3 blocks.

cpllongjk · 01/27/2017, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reeftivo

yes sir

the chamber is 9 x a hair under 15".

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WOW you have that sump packed! LOL, I love it!

reeftivo · 01/27/2017, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpllongjk

WOW you have that sump packed! LOL, I love it!

hehe

nothing slips by unprocessed (ya right!)

The pic does look a bit cramped doesn't it? but the sump is bigger than it looks and that angle looks like I'm an equipment hoarder with no where to put things except in the cabinet.

reeftivo · 01/27/2017, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtparty

Looks like mine is 7*15 which will severely limit any skimmer choice I make.

have you checked out the eshopps axium skimmers? the 160 should fit. I like that design better than the S-series, decent length neck and they use sicces.

also So Cal tropical may still have some JNS Sk-2's in stock. they are 12" x 7.8" but should fit caddy-cornered.

moondoggy4 · 01/27/2017, 08:14 PM

Another thing this skimmer would be good for is the Marineland tanks with the stock stands that are really short.

PRDubois · 02/10/2017, 11:07 AM

Thanks for the review. Glad it is doing good. ATB does use Jecod DCT pumps not Waveline. Anton tested both and found the Jecod DCT pumps to be more reliable. My personal ATB Nano One has been running for two years and I have no issues.

PRDubois · 02/10/2017, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtparty

Looks like mine is 7*15 which will severely limit any skimmer choice I make.

You are close, but the Nano one does need 7.5" x 12"

01/26/2017, 06:53 PM	#1
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	ATB Nano One review Hi all, I just wanted to share some info on the ATB Nano One since there is not much info out there. I've had the skimmer running for a couple weeks now and it is a well performing, super silent skimmer (quietest I've owned). The footprint of the skimmer is not small given it is called a nano, but in reality, i believe it is called nano due to the shortness of this stubby little beast. At 15.75 inches tall it gives you room to move around and over things in the cabinet. The specs are on their website (ATB USA) which are; Footprint: 12" x 7.5" Total Height: 15.75" Rated for tanks up to 150 gallons Cone diameters: 6″ & 3.75″ Airstar 1200 DCT pump Air Draw ~ 1200 l/hr 16 watts total power consumption Recommended sump water depth: 6" to 8" Note: Avoid heavy iodine dosing near white skimmer components the skimmer was only given a rinse before it was placed into the sump. I have a 9 x 15 chamber for this and with a couple things like the sock holder and my piping from the eheim filter, it was a closer fit than others I've used. The site states they run a waveline pump but mine is clearly labeled Jecod, which is fine by me since I have not had good luck with waveline branded products. The skimmer is very different from anything i've used in the past because it is almost all press fit construction. The bb chamber press fits into grooves on the base plate and the body press fits into grooves on the outer edges. When the pipe fitting is slid into the body and through the bubble chamber, it is such a precision fit that it literally holds the bubble chamber and body together firmly. This sucker is EASY to take apart and clean. All tolerances are exact. In fact the lid on the cup may be too exact since i have to lift that thing straight off from the machined grooves to remove it or else it binds a little. The skimmer is SILENT! I mean Silent! I have the pump at half speed and it is pulling around 600 lph. My other skimmers that pulled that amount of air could be heard easily. I haven't put it through all it's paces yet, but since it is working well, i will go through some air numbers with the different settings. a few pics to follow __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller

01/26/2017, 06:59 PM	#2
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	nano one 2.jpg nanoone 1.jpg nano one 3.jpg nano one 4.jpg nano one 5.jpg __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller

01/26/2017, 07:02 PM	#3
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	nano one 6.jpg nano one 7.jpg nano one 8.jpg nano one 9.jpg nano one 10.jpg __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller

01/26/2017, 07:05 PM	#4
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	nano one 11.jpg nano one 12.jpg nano one 13.jpg nano one 16.jpg nano one 15.jpg __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller

01/26/2017, 07:06 PM	#5
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	more info to follow have to get the heck out of the office now-LOL workin hard!! ya right! Tivo __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller

01/26/2017, 07:46 PM	#6
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Definitely reefer of the month material.LOL Thanks for the review I have wondered about this skimmer, I how much tank do you think it could handle? I take it that you have yours on the 60 gallon tank.

01/26/2017, 08:01 PM	#7
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	HI moondoggy4 I'd think it would handle 100 to 120 easily. It's not small. Essentially a shorter 840. 399 was imo a good deal. First cup at day 4 20170120_200859.jpg 20170120_171404.jpg __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller

01/26/2017, 08:02 PM	#8
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	It pulls a lot of solids. Oh, and yes, it's on the 60 __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller

01/27/2017, 12:36 AM	#9
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Great my dream tank would be 36 x 30 x 22 so this should work great on that size tank.

01/27/2017, 01:14 AM	#10
rtparty Raise The Reef! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 7,404	Do you worry about the Jecod pump long term? That just doesn't scream ATB quality to me. __________________ Ryan Click on my user name and check out my homepage! Current Tank Info: 50g Cadlights/Giesemann Spectra (250w Radium, 2 ATI Blue Plus, 2 ATI Actinic)/2 x Vortech MP10wQD/Skimz SN123/Eheim Compact 3000+

01/27/2017, 08:00 AM	#12
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	Another note on the nano one is the break in time. I got this skimmer wet at 9 p.m. and had the stand pipe wide open with the pump speed set at 3. I figured to run it like this for a day our two and see where I was at before adjusting. 8 hours later when I got up for work, the air/water line was already visible and it was trying to push a thick head into the cup. This was without a deep cleaning (just rinse) or seeding it. Pretty impressive. I haven't even closed the output at all (still wide open). Only adjustment I've made was to increase the pump speed 2 clicks. Very nice to have this level of adjustability. The skimmate is in par with the ins80s I have, but the space I now have in the cabinet, along with no vibration and silent operation, puts it way up there on my list of skimmers I've used. __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller Last edited by reeftivo; 01/11/2018 at 01:07 PM.

01/27/2017, 10:19 AM	#13
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	Thanks for the review. I really like ATB products but the longevity of the pump concerns me. __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

01/27/2017, 01:09 PM	#15
rtparty Raise The Reef! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 7,404	Tivo, this fits in your sump without any modding? I know we have the same sump but don't remember the size of that first section. I'll have to measure it when I get a chance. __________________ Ryan Click on my user name and check out my homepage! Current Tank Info: 50g Cadlights/Giesemann Spectra (250w Radium, 2 ATI Blue Plus, 2 ATI Actinic)/2 x Vortech MP10wQD/Skimz SN123/Eheim Compact 3000+

01/27/2017, 01:22 PM	#17
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	my sump is set up with chambers front to back. __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller

01/27/2017, 01:33 PM	#18
rtparty Raise The Reef! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 7,404	Looks like mine is 7*15 which will severely limit any skimmer choice I make. __________________ Ryan Click on my user name and check out my homepage! Current Tank Info: 50g Cadlights/Giesemann Spectra (250w Radium, 2 ATI Blue Plus, 2 ATI Actinic)/2 x Vortech MP10wQD/Skimz SN123/Eheim Compact 3000+

01/27/2017, 08:14 PM	#23
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Another thing this skimmer would be good for is the Marineland tanks with the stock stands that are really short.

02/10/2017, 11:07 AM	#24
PRDubois Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 3,626	Thanks for the review. Glad it is doing good. ATB does use Jecod DCT pumps not Waveline. Anton tested both and found the Jecod DCT pumps to be more reliable. My personal ATB Nano One has been running for two years and I have no issues. __________________ http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2534403 Current Tank Info: 225 gal Reef, 60 gal reef & 40b frag tank