Anyone that has or had a coralife 220

oldski · 02/18/2013, 03:29 PM

I'm thinking of buying a coralife 220, but need to know the actual dimentions needed to run it. Some sites say 12 x 10, others 9 x6. I have a space that is 12 x 9.5 x 7" deep.
Will this fit? If not what would? is it worth the price?
any other suggestions would be greatly appriecated.

Denbf58 · 02/18/2013, 06:07 PM

when i first set up 75g i had coralife 65 it ran fine but they do have there problems they can get very finicky with water level and the air pick up clog up with salt creep and some times are prone to overflowing . you would be better looking on bulk reef supply and ck out reef octpuss skimmers

tst400 · 02/18/2013, 06:53 PM

I had one and worked ok but save money and get an sca-302... This skimmer works great and has a small footprint... Find iy on ebay. And if ur concerned google it there is huge write ups on it..( bubble magus knkckoff) but it uses tha atman pumps

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reefergeorge · 02/18/2013, 09:11 PM

Don't buy it. You will be wanting a better one in under a year. They are extremely sensitive to water level and overflow often. Just save a little longer and buy an octo or something with a better rep.

Dapg8gt · 02/18/2013, 09:24 PM

I say reef octopus also. I had a 65 for years and while they work after modding they aren't the best. I have a reef octopus BH90 now and love it. Way better. Look in the for sale forums here you can get a used skimmer for half price that would be better at your price point.

igadget56 · 02/18/2013, 10:54 PM

[QUOTE=reefergeorge;21185522]Don't buy it. You will be wanting a better one in under a year. They are extremely sensitive to water level and overflow often. Just save a little longer and buy an octo or something with a better rep.[/QUOTE_

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02/18/2013, 03:29 PM	#1
oldski Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 12	Anyone that has or had a coralife 220 I'm thinking of buying a coralife 220, but need to know the actual dimentions needed to run it. Some sites say 12 x 10, others 9 x6. I have a space that is 12 x 9.5 x 7" deep. Will this fit? If not what would? is it worth the price? any other suggestions would be greatly appriecated.

02/18/2013, 06:07 PM	#2
Denbf58 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: selden N.Y. Posts: 885	when i first set up 75g i had coralife 65 it ran fine but they do have there problems they can get very finicky with water level and the air pick up clog up with salt creep and some times are prone to overflowing . you would be better looking on bulk reef supply and ck out reef octpuss skimmers __________________ Life is good Current Tank Info: 75gal reef ready koralia 3, 30g sump, 4b 48" t5s lighting, 29g reef with breeding pair clowns 55g reef 55g freshwater

02/18/2013, 09:11 PM	#4
reefergeorge Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St Louis MO Posts: 4,222	Don't buy it. You will be wanting a better one in under a year. They are extremely sensitive to water level and overflow often. Just save a little longer and buy an octo or something with a better rep. __________________ $35-50 for a <1" frag of some stupid named thing that came from a colony you bought for $40-60 wholesale and chopped into 20-40 pieces? No thanks. "JasonH" Current Tank Info: 125 aggressive reef, DIY led lighting, swc cone skimmer, 33 gallon sump, posiden Ps3 return.

02/18/2013, 09:24 PM	#5
Dapg8gt Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pacifica Posts: 3,741	I say reef octopus also. I had a 65 for years and while they work after modding they aren't the best. I have a reef octopus BH90 now and love it. Way better. Look in the for sale forums here you can get a used skimmer for half price that would be better at your price point. __________________ 15 years in the hobby yet still learning every day. 280g radium lit sps flat living in my garage rent free. Current Tank Info: 105g SPS dominant euro braced powered by 4 ecotech pumps and lit by an ATI powermodule controlled by a reef angel =).

02/18/2013, 06:53 PM	#3
tst400 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: phoenix az Posts: 184	I had one and worked ok but save money and get an sca-302... This skimmer works great and has a small footprint... Find iy on ebay. And if ur concerned google it there is huge write ups on it..( bubble magus knkckoff) but it uses tha atman pumps Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2

02/18/2013, 10:54 PM	#6
igadget56 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 820	[QUOTE=reefergeorge;21185522]Don't buy it. You will be wanting a better one in under a year. They are extremely sensitive to water level and overflow often. Just save a little longer and buy an octo or something with a better rep.[/QUOTE_ +1