where to find coralife 65 skimmer?

maluskeeter · 06/13/2008, 06:21 PM

ive looked on ebay and i cant find anything...its the filter sponge looking thing where the water goes thru before finally draining into the tank....the sponge is filled with nasty stuff and i think i need to get a new one - or do i just clean it out?

where can i buy one? links? ebay would be good...

Andrew · 06/13/2008, 06:25 PM

Just clean it it out. You could also fill it up with filter floss or a Powerfilter sponge. Will do the same job.

woodycb · 06/13/2008, 06:49 PM

Yep, clean it.

svynx · 06/13/2008, 07:02 PM

Is the skimmer in a sump? I've got the same skimmer and I don't use that piece. But, as the other two have said, just rinse it out well and put it back on. It's plastic, so it should last quite a while.

otrlynn · 06/13/2008, 07:09 PM

I have the same skimmer. I buy polyfilter sheets at the LFS and cut them to size. Not expensive. I usually replace mine every 1-2 weeks. They accumulte a lot of crud. I figure there has to be a benefit of getting that stuff out of the tank.

maluskeeter · 06/13/2008, 09:08 PM

how would i clean it? just water and shake and scrub? or use vinegar?

maluskeeter · 06/13/2008, 10:29 PM

anyone?

otrlynn · 06/14/2008, 05:53 AM

Before I started to replace mine, I just rinsed and squeezed in tap water. I suppose if you want to be extra careful, you could use RODI. The filter is not there as a beneficial bacteria medium, it's just there as a mechanical filter, so I wasn't worried about killing the bacteria. Seriously though, I think they get to the point where they need to be ditched and replaced. Just my opinion.

woodycb · 06/14/2008, 06:51 AM

Just scrub it with your hands under tap water, the pores are big it rinses clean very easily.

Denbf58 · 06/14/2008, 07:00 AM

just replace polyfilter pads

otrlynn · 06/14/2008, 08:16 AM

Maluskeeter, are you talking about the black "sponge" with the hole in the center or the (formerly) white pad that goes beneath it? Anyway, the black filter does rinse easily, the white pad can be replaced with polyfilter (or similar generic filterpad that comes in sheets).

maluskeeter · 06/14/2008, 10:22 AM

i was talking about both...thanks for the replies everyone - where can i get the polyfilter from? i looked on ebay but there only from the UK.

otrlynn · 06/14/2008, 10:32 AM

maluskeeter, Drs Foster and Smith carry Polyfilter. But actually, when I looked at the stuff, I realized it isn't really what I use. The Polyfilter is treated to remove chemicals, the stuff I use is much cheaper. I found it hanging on the wall at the LFS where filter stuff is. Here is what looks to be similar, from the "doctors". The stuff I bought is not blue, but I think this serves the same purpose, just a simple mechanical filter
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...fm?pcatid=5277

maluskeeter · 06/14/2008, 10:37 AM

i guess ill give it a shot at my local LFS..do you think Lowes or Home Depot would carry it?

otrlynn · 06/14/2008, 01:48 PM

Don't know, but would not think so. I don't think they have pet/fish departments.

RaiderFan in NY · 06/14/2008, 02:59 PM

i have the same one as well and i use a filter sock. there kind of cheap and if you buy 2, throw one in the wash while using the other one..works great.

06/13/2008, 06:21 PM	#1
maluskeeter Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 115	where to find coralife 65 skimmer? ive looked on ebay and i cant find anything...its the filter sponge looking thing where the water goes thru before finally draining into the tank....the sponge is filled with nasty stuff and i think i need to get a new one - or do i just clean it out? where can i buy one? links? ebay would be good...

06/13/2008, 06:49 PM	#3
woodycb Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: N.W. Ohio Posts: 785	Yep, clean it. __________________ We have enough youth, how about a fountain of SMART Current Tank Info: 75 gallon

06/13/2008, 07:02 PM	#4
svynx Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mt. Wolf, PA Posts: 974	Is the skimmer in a sump? I've got the same skimmer and I don't use that piece. But, as the other two have said, just rinse it out well and put it back on. It's plastic, so it should last quite a while. __________________ "What?!? Haven't you ever seen someone work on an engine with an axe before?" Mythbusters Current Tank Info: Biocube 29, Aurora puck LED

06/13/2008, 07:09 PM	#5
otrlynn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chester County PA Posts: 1,508	I have the same skimmer. I buy polyfilter sheets at the LFS and cut them to size. Not expensive. I usually replace mine every 1-2 weeks. They accumulte a lot of crud. I figure there has to be a benefit of getting that stuff out of the tank. __________________ Lynn 1 horse, 1 dog, 2 cats, small pond with a few koi. The fish tank is gone.

06/14/2008, 05:53 AM	#8
otrlynn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chester County PA Posts: 1,508	Before I started to replace mine, I just rinsed and squeezed in tap water. I suppose if you want to be extra careful, you could use RODI. The filter is not there as a beneficial bacteria medium, it's just there as a mechanical filter, so I wasn't worried about killing the bacteria. Seriously though, I think they get to the point where they need to be ditched and replaced. Just my opinion. __________________ Lynn 1 horse, 1 dog, 2 cats, small pond with a few koi. The fish tank is gone.

06/13/2008, 06:25 PM	#2
Andrew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 13,640	Just clean it it out. You could also fill it up with filter floss or a Powerfilter sponge. Will do the same job.

06/13/2008, 09:08 PM	#6
maluskeeter Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 115	how would i clean it? just water and shake and scrub? or use vinegar?

06/13/2008, 10:29 PM	#7
maluskeeter Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 115	anyone?

06/14/2008, 06:51 AM	#9
woodycb Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: N.W. Ohio Posts: 785	Just scrub it with your hands under tap water, the pores are big it rinses clean very easily. __________________ We have enough youth, how about a fountain of SMART Current Tank Info: 75 gallon

06/14/2008, 07:00 AM	#10
Denbf58 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: selden N.Y. Posts: 885	just replace polyfilter pads __________________ 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

06/14/2008, 08:16 AM	#11
otrlynn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chester County PA Posts: 1,508	Maluskeeter, are you talking about the black "sponge" with the hole in the center or the (formerly) white pad that goes beneath it? Anyway, the black filter does rinse easily, the white pad can be replaced with polyfilter (or similar generic filterpad that comes in sheets). __________________ Lynn 1 horse, 1 dog, 2 cats, small pond with a few koi. The fish tank is gone.

06/14/2008, 10:22 AM	#12
maluskeeter Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 115	i was talking about both...thanks for the replies everyone - where can i get the polyfilter from? i looked on ebay but there only from the UK.

06/14/2008, 10:32 AM	#13
otrlynn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chester County PA Posts: 1,508	maluskeeter, Drs Foster and Smith carry Polyfilter. But actually, when I looked at the stuff, I realized it isn't really what I use. The Polyfilter is treated to remove chemicals, the stuff I use is much cheaper. I found it hanging on the wall at the LFS where filter stuff is. Here is what looks to be similar, from the "doctors". The stuff I bought is not blue, but I think this serves the same purpose, just a simple mechanical filter http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...fm?pcatid=5277 __________________ Lynn 1 horse, 1 dog, 2 cats, small pond with a few koi. The fish tank is gone.

06/14/2008, 10:37 AM	#14
maluskeeter Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 115	i guess ill give it a shot at my local LFS..do you think Lowes or Home Depot would carry it?

06/14/2008, 01:48 PM	#15
otrlynn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chester County PA Posts: 1,508	Don't know, but would not think so. I don't think they have pet/fish departments. __________________ Lynn 1 horse, 1 dog, 2 cats, small pond with a few koi. The fish tank is gone.

06/14/2008, 02:59 PM	#16
RaiderFan in NY Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 192	i have the same one as well and i use a filter sock. there kind of cheap and if you buy 2, throw one in the wash while using the other one..works great. __________________ It Could Always Be Worse! 2-ocellaris clowns 1-yellow tang 1-hippo tang 1- Kaudern Cardinal 1-cleaner shrimp 1-peppermint shrimp cuc Current Tank Info: 46g Bow, Pro Clear Hang on Overflow, 10g DIY sump,Coralife Super skimmer 65, 2-Hydor Koralia #2's, Mag 12 w/ SCWD,Nova Extreme Pro T5's...6x39watts