couple equipment questions

Charlie97L · 01/24/2006, 10:04 AM

hey, has anyone used a coralife protein skimmer? i was looking at the 125 gal needlewheel for use on a 55 gal with a sump.

also, i have the chance to get a 55 gal clarity plus acrylic tank from a friend for cheap... is that a good brand? how are acrylic tanks, anything to watch out for?

Paintbug · 01/24/2006, 10:15 AM

i have not personally used one of the coralife skimmers, but i have hear alot of great things about them. the only complant i have herd about is it causes microbubbles if you use it as a HOT. if you use in a sump you wont notice them. i am looking to get their largest one myself.

the only downsides to acrylic tanks i know of is they scratch REAL easy, and the price. sounds like you have the price part taken care of.

Charlie97L · 01/24/2006, 11:14 AM

anyone else? why are microbubbles bad? the search isn't working, otherwise I wouldn't ask such a n00b thing. I've done freshwater before, but always had a hang on filter, so this is new territory.

Paintbug · 01/24/2006, 12:11 PM

the google search works 24/7 http://www.reefcentral.com/search.php?s=&menu=11

the microbubbles can gather under rocks, causing air pockets. that can be bad for the LR. other than that i dont know of any unwanted effects of microbubbles.

bllfish · 01/24/2006, 08:16 PM

I have a CSS 220 for my 72 bow. Works great. I actually have it hanging on my sump with the outflow to the sump before filters. No micro problem at all!

01/24/2006, 10:04 AM	#1
Charlie97L Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clarksburg, MD Posts: 379	couple equipment questions hey, has anyone used a coralife protein skimmer? i was looking at the 125 gal needlewheel for use on a 55 gal with a sump. also, i have the chance to get a 55 gal clarity plus acrylic tank from a friend for cheap... is that a good brand? how are acrylic tanks, anything to watch out for? __________________ Getting set back up!

01/24/2006, 10:15 AM	#2
Paintbug Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stoneville, NC Posts: 6,169	i have not personally used one of the coralife skimmers, but i have hear alot of great things about them. the only complant i have herd about is it causes microbubbles if you use it as a HOT. if you use in a sump you wont notice them. i am looking to get their largest one myself. the only downsides to acrylic tanks i know of is they scratch REAL easy, and the price. sounds like you have the price part taken care of. __________________ Never ask a girl over to see your crabs!! <-Tony-> Current Tank Info: NONE currently

01/24/2006, 11:14 AM	#3
Charlie97L Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clarksburg, MD Posts: 379	anyone else? why are microbubbles bad? the search isn't working, otherwise I wouldn't ask such a n00b thing. I've done freshwater before, but always had a hang on filter, so this is new territory. __________________ Getting set back up!

01/24/2006, 12:11 PM	#4
Paintbug Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stoneville, NC Posts: 6,169	the google search works 24/7 http://www.reefcentral.com/search.php?s=&menu=11 the microbubbles can gather under rocks, causing air pockets. that can be bad for the LR. other than that i dont know of any unwanted effects of microbubbles. __________________ Never ask a girl over to see your crabs!! <-Tony-> Current Tank Info: NONE currently

01/24/2006, 08:16 PM	#5
bllfish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 1,818	I have a CSS 220 for my 72 bow. Works great. I actually have it hanging on my sump with the outflow to the sump before filters. No micro problem at all! __________________ "I fish by myself because lots of people don't like me, and the ones that do like me, well, I don't want them to know my spots." ><)))))*>--- Current Tank Info: 72 bow, 36" stand, 4 54W T5, vantec stealth fans, eheim 1260, mj 1200 & 2 Koralia #1 to WaveMaster Pro, CPR 24" Aquafuge HOB & 7100K PC, JBJ Arctica chiller, LiterMeter III