Coralife 125 question

scotp94 · February 12th, 2009

I just got done putting the panels in my 30 gallon sump tank. Where I am going to put the skimmer I realised that the water level will reach 9". I read in the manual that It requires a 3" max water level above the needle wheel. So what can I do or is that not entirly true? Any input will help.

travie · February 12th, 2009

You can cut the tubing that connects the pump to the unit. Just cut it to get to the 3" mark.

scotp94 · February 12th, 2009

So cutting the tube wont affect any thing as far as performace or any other issue that could arrise. Having the rest of the skimmer in water is ok? Thanks 4 the reply

au01st · February 12th, 2009

For that skimmer, you'll want to have the pump be as close to the surface of the water as possible without creating a whirlpool/vortex. My intake into the pump is about 2" below the surface.

You can cut the hose it comes with to get it at the right height.

reefplayground · February 13th, 2009

As already suggested, you can cut the hose, and/or use the skimmer as a hang-on with the adapters that come with it

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