Maineland Pro 300 skimmer - video

rireuter · 04/06/2009, 03:14 PM

LFS talked me into it, wanted to try the c-skim 1200, but here goes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltjKqarJTNQ

ReefBass · 04/06/2009, 04:18 PM

So what do you think of the skimmer so far? Would you recommend or not sure yet? I am in the market for a new skimmer, and coldn't find many reviews on this one.

rireuter · 04/06/2009, 04:24 PM

well it is still early, but i was impressed by how quiet it is, and the footprint is small for the size of the skimmer, and there are no micro bubbles coming out after just 1 day, i will update this regularly for awhile and we can see how it does, so far over all i am not at all disappointed

rireuter · 04/07/2009, 04:06 PM

day 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar0sTgU_oX4

peteralexander · 04/07/2009, 05:49 PM

Rireuter, post or shoot video of your under tank setup. Would love to see how you hooked it all up.

Chuck H. · 04/07/2009, 08:03 PM

Hi,

I have the 100 model on my 65 Undulate tank. The Undy's just a little fellow, about 3", and he's fed mainly Formula 1 pellets and periodic frozen treats. I say that because I don't consider the bio-load to be very heavy.

Here's a pic of the sump, a Tidepool II (yes I'm running the biowheel, but the Undy can handle any nitrates it causes...as of now - over 7 months in operation, they haven't been high at all):

Here's a pic after a few days of operation:

And here's my baby:

Bottom line: I like the skimmer, seems to do a good job and has a very small footprint. When I top off, about every other day, I poor distilled water over the air inlet tubes to dislodge any deposits that may start to clog them. Seems to keep everything running smooth so far. I also have the return from my UV going into a small critter keeper thing with the skimmer inside it to keep the water level constant - that is a must. Here's a pic of that:

Just my 2 pennies.

Bruno3047 · 04/09/2009, 12:40 AM

I have the 300 Pro running my 60 gallon. Very happy with it. Ultra-quiet. Small footprint. Easy to adjust. Since setting up my ATO, it's set-it-and-forget-it. Here's a pic:

peteralexander · 04/09/2009, 05:50 PM

I love your sump. I have used several models that worked but are louder than I want. Keep me posted on how it works. Also can the motor be replaced? Ebay has one but motor is bad

rireuter · 04/10/2009, 04:16 PM

just looked in the owners manual and it has a list of replacement parts, but there is no part # for the motor, there are part #'s for the venturi and adapter, the motor is a "maxi jet sump motor" not sure the numbers on it, didn't say on the box on in owners manual, will post when i go to clean it

04/06/2009, 03:14 PM	#1
rireuter Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 266	Maineland Pro 300 skimmer - video LFS talked me into it, wanted to try the c-skim 1200, but here goes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltjKqarJTNQ

04/07/2009, 08:03 PM	#6
Chuck H. Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South East Virginia Posts: 560	My thoughts on the Marineland Skimmer... Hi, I have the 100 model on my 65 Undulate tank. The Undy's just a little fellow, about 3", and he's fed mainly Formula 1 pellets and periodic frozen treats. I say that because I don't consider the bio-load to be very heavy. Here's a pic of the sump, a Tidepool II (yes I'm running the biowheel, but the Undy can handle any nitrates it causes...as of now - over 7 months in operation, they haven't been high at all): Here's a pic after a few days of operation: And here's my baby: Bottom line: I like the skimmer, seems to do a good job and has a very small footprint. When I top off, about every other day, I poor distilled water over the air inlet tubes to dislodge any deposits that may start to clog them. Seems to keep everything running smooth so far. I also have the return from my UV going into a small critter keeper thing with the skimmer inside it to keep the water level constant - that is a must. Here's a pic of that: Just my 2 pennies. __________________ Chuck H. Current Tank Info: Radion Powered Elos Midi mixed-reef in progress and 65 Undulate Trigger FOWLR species tank

04/06/2009, 04:18 PM	#2
ReefBass Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central NY Posts: 10	So what do you think of the skimmer so far? Would you recommend or not sure yet? I am in the market for a new skimmer, and coldn't find many reviews on this one.

04/06/2009, 04:24 PM	#3
rireuter Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 266	well it is still early, but i was impressed by how quiet it is, and the footprint is small for the size of the skimmer, and there are no micro bubbles coming out after just 1 day, i will update this regularly for awhile and we can see how it does, so far over all i am not at all disappointed

04/07/2009, 04:06 PM	#4
rireuter Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 266	day 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar0sTgU_oX4

04/07/2009, 05:49 PM	#5
peteralexander Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Washougal, WA Posts: 63	Rireuter, post or shoot video of your under tank setup. Would love to see how you hooked it all up.

04/09/2009, 12:40 AM	#7
Bruno3047 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,018	I have the 300 Pro running my 60 gallon. Very happy with it. Ultra-quiet. Small footprint. Easy to adjust. Since setting up my ATO, it's set-it-and-forget-it. Here's a pic:

04/09/2009, 05:50 PM	#8
peteralexander Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Washougal, WA Posts: 63	I love your sump. I have used several models that worked but are louder than I want. Keep me posted on how it works. Also can the motor be replaced? Ebay has one but motor is bad

04/10/2009, 04:16 PM	#9
rireuter Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 266	just looked in the owners manual and it has a list of replacement parts, but there is no part # for the motor, there are part #'s for the venturi and adapter, the motor is a "maxi jet sump motor" not sure the numbers on it, didn't say on the box on in owners manual, will post when i go to clean it