Tips for the Coralife Hang-on Skimmer:

Sk8r · 08/17/2016, 01:39 PM

1. to keep it from spitting outside the tank on a power-glitch, use two lengths of 1/4 airhose over the two nipples for air and directing any backflow into the tank. Easy done, worry free.
2. periodically disconnect it entirely, take it into the back yard and turn a garden nozzle into its guts full-force. Gunk that may have collected will come flooding up the center column and can be dumped. Rinse-repeat until satisfied.

It's a good inexpensive skimmer, but is a little cranky about spitting and does need cleaning as above. I have a 200, and would rate it really nice for a 50-75 gallon lightly stocked.

heathlindner25 · 08/17/2016, 01:58 PM

I have better advice, throw it in the garbage and never buy coral life again..lol

mcgyvr · 08/17/2016, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by heathlindner25

I have better advice, throw it in the garbage and never buy coral life again..lol

Thats what I though this was going to be.. But then I noticed it was a post from Sk8r

davocean · 08/17/2016, 05:02 PM

Lol, having had the CSS 220 hang on once myself many years ago I can't say I disagree w/ Heathlinder, but I suppose sk8r's tricks will help if that is what you got, but there are many better options for around the same price.
They are on the list of skimmers I will never buy again, w/ prizm and backpack leading that list.

heathlindner25 · 08/17/2016, 05:17 PM

I thought my advice was sound, no need to have a flood over crappy equipment.
It's probably better not to run one at all unless you just want it for oxygenation.

08/17/2016, 01:39 PM	#1
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Tips for the Coralife Hang-on Skimmer: 1. to keep it from spitting outside the tank on a power-glitch, use two lengths of 1/4 airhose over the two nipples for air and directing any backflow into the tank. Easy done, worry free. 2. periodically disconnect it entirely, take it into the back yard and turn a garden nozzle into its guts full-force. Gunk that may have collected will come flooding up the center column and can be dumped. Rinse-repeat until satisfied. It's a good inexpensive skimmer, but is a little cranky about spitting and does need cleaning as above. I have a 200, and would rate it really nice for a 50-75 gallon lightly stocked. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

08/17/2016, 05:02 PM	#4
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Lol, having had the CSS 220 hang on once myself many years ago I can't say I disagree w/ Heathlinder, but I suppose sk8r's tricks will help if that is what you got, but there are many better options for around the same price. They are on the list of skimmers I will never buy again, w/ prizm and backpack leading that list. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

08/17/2016, 01:58 PM	#2
heathlindner25 Moved On Join Date: May 2012 Location: flowery branch georgia Posts: 3,644	I have better advice, throw it in the garbage and never buy coral life again..lol

08/17/2016, 05:17 PM	#5
heathlindner25 Moved On Join Date: May 2012 Location: flowery branch georgia Posts: 3,644	I thought my advice was sound, no need to have a flood over crappy equipment. It's probably better not to run one at all unless you just want it for oxygenation.