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December 2nd, 2007
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Coralife Super Skimmer
I replaced my old skimmer with a Coralife SS this past Wednesday. Yesterday it seemed to cross out of the "break in" phase and is now beginning to generate some foam. The noise seems to be slightly less than the Prizm was, though definately still noticeable. The only thing I don't like so far is that it is far more intrusive in the tank when used in the HOB configuration than the Prizm was.
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December 8th, 2007
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Fish Master
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Is this the needle wheel type?
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December 8th, 2007
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Yes. I'm getting some lovely filth out of it these days.
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December 8th, 2007
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Fish Master
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Thats good, I've read decent things on it's performance.
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December 8th, 2007
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Yeah, the performance seems to be pretty good so far. Both the intake and the output are big/blocky intrusions into the tank, so sump installation would probably be better than HOB on the display tank, but at the moment I do not have the option for a sump so I live with it for now.
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December 9th, 2007
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You can take the output box off once the skimmer breaks in.
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December 9th, 2007
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Hmm...perhaps I'll give that a try. The foam inside the box just provides another potential nitrate generator anyway.
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December 11th, 2007
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Fish Keeper
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i was actually looking into buying the Coralife Super Skimmer myself...but i wasn't sure what size to use. i have a 55 gallon FOWLR with sump...i was leaning toward the 125 gallon...any thoughts?
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December 11th, 2007
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I agree...go with the 125, especially if you have added volume from a sump.
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December 11th, 2007
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Fish Keeper
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thats the plan...about how often do you have to empty the waste cup? i understand that this will vary because of all of the factors...but give me a ballpark figure...daily? twice a day?
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December 11th, 2007
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When it is brand new you will need to keep a close eye on it as they can run riot and overflow on you if you aren't careful. Once broken in, probably once per week. I ususally dump and clean mine when I do my weekly water change. It really can vary a lot from tank to tank though, so yours could be very different.
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December 12th, 2007
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Fish Keeper
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oh ok...thanks
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December 18th, 2007
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Fish Addict
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I just picked up my corallife ss fit for 125 gallon tanks....it's alot bigger than I though, so I had to modify the plans for my sump, but other than that, I think I'm in love
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December 18th, 2007
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Needle wheel skimmer are very popular these days !  |
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December 18th, 2007
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Yep. I have a 55 gallon freshwater that I am planning to convert to SW early next year. I am thinking of going with the 125 for it myself.
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December 23rd, 2007
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Fish Newbie
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Forum,
I'm borrowing a skimmer ,(Coralife 125 or 220 not sure) but I was wondering, if I plan to buy it can I hook it up under the cabinet with-out a sump.
Bryce
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December 23rd, 2007
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No, without a sump you would have to go with an HOB configuration.
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