Skimmer - Coralife Super Skimmer 125

Reefrock · 05/08/2006, 06:34 AM

Hello.

I was wondering if anyone is using the Coralife Super Skimmer. I want to use it on a 75GL startup tank. It is the model Super Skimmer 125. I was wondering how good of a skimmer it is. It is cheaper (about $150) than other products and am seriously considering it...Thanks!..any feedback would be appreciated!

ReeefRock

serpentman · 05/08/2006, 06:57 AM

I have heard many mixed reviews of the Super Skimmer. I am currently running the 220 and am very pleased with its performance. However, one drawback is it does seem to need to be "tweaked" every now and then for maximum performance. If you're like me and like to poke around your sump, you won't mind. If you want to set it up and forget about it, then it might not be the best choice. IMO, for the money, its great.

Also, $150 for the 125 might be a little pricey. I think I picked up the 220 for around that much at Fosters & Smith.

Charlie Davidson · 05/08/2006, 07:21 AM

go with the 220. 125 is good for for 55g. (try www.premiumaquatics.com)

hhlhhl92 · 05/08/2006, 11:59 AM

I have my 220 running for 3 weeks now in my 46 gallon tank, and I am using it as a hanging on the back type. I am not sure if it is running at its maximum performance. It collects around 1/4 inch every two to three days. I found it rather sensitive. Every time I unplugged and re-plugged it, I got no air-bubbles. I had to take the whole thing out of the tank, tweaked it, put it back it and it started to work again.
I have every part firmly attached and I just don't know why. Do you have the same problem?

Charlie Davidson · 05/08/2006, 03:07 PM

Collection of skimmate----- is as different as every tanks is! Yes CCS are sensitive skimmers! (You have to play with them more often than big buck ones) But for the money-- They are a good hang on skimmer!

05/08/2006, 06:34 AM	#1
Reefrock Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 232	Skimmer - Coralife Super Skimmer 125 Hello. I was wondering if anyone is using the Coralife Super Skimmer. I want to use it on a 75GL startup tank. It is the model Super Skimmer 125. I was wondering how good of a skimmer it is. It is cheaper (about $150) than other products and am seriously considering it...Thanks!..any feedback would be appreciated! ReeefRock

05/08/2006, 06:57 AM	#2
serpentman part time superhero Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of the Snowbelt (NE OHIO) Posts: 5,698	I have heard many mixed reviews of the Super Skimmer. I am currently running the 220 and am very pleased with its performance. However, one drawback is it does seem to need to be "tweaked" every now and then for maximum performance. If you're like me and like to poke around your sump, you won't mind. If you want to set it up and forget about it, then it might not be the best choice. IMO, for the money, its great. Also, $150 for the 125 might be a little pricey. I think I picked up the 220 for around that much at Fosters & Smith. __________________ BS in Marine Bio ('96), First SW tank in 1992. Current Tank(s) 300g SPS with 90g frag tank and 40 anemone tank - decommissioned 46g LPS/Softy Cube 300g FOWLR under construction - decommissioned

05/08/2006, 07:21 AM	#3
Charlie Davidson Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Deltaville , Va Posts: 10,977	go with the 220. 125 is good for for 55g. (try www.premiumaquatics.com) __________________ Richmond Reef Club Current Tank Info: Doing without for a while :)

05/08/2006, 11:59 AM	#4
hhlhhl92 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 102	I have my 220 running for 3 weeks now in my 46 gallon tank, and I am using it as a hanging on the back type. I am not sure if it is running at its maximum performance. It collects around 1/4 inch every two to three days. I found it rather sensitive. Every time I unplugged and re-plugged it, I got no air-bubbles. I had to take the whole thing out of the tank, tweaked it, put it back it and it started to work again. I have every part firmly attached and I just don't know why. Do you have the same problem? __________________ Corallife 220 skimmer, 2 x 900 Litres JBJ Powerhead, 20 gall sump with refugium, Corrallife PC 2x96, 65 gallon tank, 55 lb LR, 20 lb. LS

05/08/2006, 03:07 PM	#5
Charlie Davidson Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Deltaville , Va Posts: 10,977	Collection of skimmate----- is as different as every tanks is! Yes CCS are sensitive skimmers! (You have to play with them more often than big buck ones) But for the money-- They are a good hang on skimmer! __________________ Richmond Reef Club Current Tank Info: Doing without for a while :)