Over skimming?

Roachant · 09/11/2013, 08:23 AM

Hi all,
I have a question, I am going to use a coralife pro 125 skimmer in my 40 gallon breeder with 25 gallon sump. Would I be over skimming if I use this skimmer? I plan to have only three or four fish and some soft corals.
Thanks!

Dmorty217 · 09/11/2013, 09:54 AM

Over skimming is never a issue and rarely happens. Coralife has that skimmer rated at 125g but it is more along the lines of 75g-90g and at might even be a stretch. The are good as far as a price point but when it comes to skimming they are less than great

thegrun · 09/11/2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Dmorty217

Over skimming is never a issue and rarely happens. Coralife has that skimmer rated at 125g but it is more along the lines of 75g-90g and at might even be a stretch. The are good as far as a price point but when it comes to skimming they are less than great

That is a kind review. If there is a worse skimmer on the market I am unaware of it.

Hokies83 · 09/11/2013, 10:08 AM

This is prolly the best cheap one out there.

http://www.amazon.com/ASM-Mini-G-Pro.../dp/B001EHB1K6

heritage · 09/11/2013, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by thegrun

That is a kind review. If there is a worse skimmer on the market I am unaware of it.

Lol....

To the op, I would look to get an nwb-110, this will do a great job for your tank.

Sugar Magnolia · 09/11/2013, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by thegrun

That is a kind review. If there is a worse skimmer on the market I am unaware of it.

Same here. I'm using a Reef Octopus BH100 on my 40B.

Siebo · 09/11/2013, 10:50 AM

look at one of the SCA skimmers. Maybe a SCA301

james1990 · 09/11/2013, 11:01 AM

I have the nwb 110 reef octopus and its great. A noticeable difference from my bubble magus nac6

Hokies83 · 09/11/2013, 11:05 AM

I need one with a DI bypass so i can get just RO water out for drinking.

Roachant · 09/11/2013, 06:21 PM

Seems like you all really hate this skimmer...Good thing I didn't pay much for it. It has a slight mod on it where the venturi nozzle on the pump has been enlarged so more air can be sucked in and I might do a fishing line mod on the impeller. I'll try it out and see and will perhaps get the reef octopus down the line.

ucdcrew · 09/11/2013, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Hokies83

I need one with a DI bypass so i can get just RO water out for drinking.

Out of the skimmer? Probably not a good idea to drink from the skimmer.

JDMR2 · 09/11/2013, 07:18 PM

HAHA I think he posted in the wrong thread. There's another thread about ro di filters.

Hokies83 · 09/11/2013, 07:26 PM

Yeah lol.

09/11/2013, 08:23 AM	#1
Roachant Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saint - Hubert, Quebec, Canada Posts: 71	Over skimming? Hi all, I have a question, I am going to use a coralife pro 125 skimmer in my 40 gallon breeder with 25 gallon sump. Would I be over skimming if I use this skimmer? I plan to have only three or four fish and some soft corals. Thanks! __________________ My fishes breath smells like fish food. Current Tank Info: 40 gallon breeder with 25 gallon sump, coralife skimmer 125, 120 watt led fixture

09/11/2013, 09:54 AM	#2
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	Over skimming is never a issue and rarely happens. Coralife has that skimmer rated at 125g but it is more along the lines of 75g-90g and at might even be a stretch. The are good as far as a price point but when it comes to skimming they are less than great __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

09/11/2013, 06:21 PM	#10
Roachant Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saint - Hubert, Quebec, Canada Posts: 71	Seems like you all really hate this skimmer...Good thing I didn't pay much for it. It has a slight mod on it where the venturi nozzle on the pump has been enlarged so more air can be sucked in and I might do a fishing line mod on the impeller. I'll try it out and see and will perhaps get the reef octopus down the line. __________________ My fishes breath smells like fish food. Current Tank Info: 40 gallon breeder with 25 gallon sump, coralife skimmer 125, 120 watt led fixture

09/11/2013, 10:08 AM	#4
Hokies83 Moved On Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Roanoke Va Posts: 347	This is prolly the best cheap one out there. http://www.amazon.com/ASM-Mini-G-Pro.../dp/B001EHB1K6

09/11/2013, 10:50 AM	#7
Siebo Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 79	look at one of the SCA skimmers. Maybe a SCA301

09/11/2013, 11:01 AM	#8
james1990 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 235	I have the nwb 110 reef octopus and its great. A noticeable difference from my bubble magus nac6

09/11/2013, 11:05 AM	#9
Hokies83 Moved On Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Roanoke Va Posts: 347	I need one with a DI bypass so i can get just RO water out for drinking.

09/11/2013, 07:18 PM	#12
JDMR2 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 51	HAHA I think he posted in the wrong thread. There's another thread about ro di filters.

09/11/2013, 07:26 PM	#13
Hokies83 Moved On Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Roanoke Va Posts: 347	Yeah lol.