Coralife Skimmer - Aquarium Advice

Joester2k3 · 02-26-2006, 02:18 PM

Got it all hooked up and it has been running for the 24hour break in period.

Do i want to do a dry skim or wet skim. It gives you directions for both but i dont know which is what i should do hahaha does it matter?

Biggen · 02-27-2006, 04:15 PM

Well you will get differing opinions on this, but I like my skimate to be wet. It seems like when it is wet it is just pulling more stuff out of the water. I think thought it is just personal preference.

Salttanker · 02-28-2006, 12:17 AM

I run mine as a dry skim. I think it ends up being the same as the bubbles break down it turns into the same gunk anyway. Either way is probably fine.

Mike

Joester2k3 · 02-28-2006, 05:22 PM

Alright sounds good. The only thing i dont like is how sensitive it is to water change. But i can live with that

Brenden · 02-28-2006, 05:30 PM

For break in I would run it wet to get a good coat of slim on it. After break in I would run it leaner.

Joester2k3 · 03-08-2006, 05:26 PM

The skimmer is still producing micro bubbles even with the defusser any suggestions i dont like them in there :/

pkremer · 03-08-2006, 06:34 PM

Did you remember to cut the output tubing to allow an inch in between the tubing and the sponge? I have had mine running for several days now, and am not having any problems with micro bubbles entering the tank....

Joester2k3 · 03-08-2006, 06:57 PM

Yea i cut it and everything but its like its coming up out the top of the diffuser box???

pkremer · 03-08-2006, 07:17 PM

Well, then I can think of only 2 other ideas...

1) Rather than just messing with the red knob on the top right, try playing with the knob just above the powerhead. Perhaps there is too much water coming through the system?

2) Perhaps your sponges are clogged? Maybe take them out and rinse them good?

Paul

bapski · 03-08-2006, 07:28 PM

im having a dillema myself as to what protein skimmer i should get.. was looking at coralife but ive read it has a weak pump? is this true?

02-26-2006, 02:18 PM	#1
Joester2k3 Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: PA Posts: 196 Images: 3	Coralife Skimmer Got it all hooked up and it has been running for the 24hour break in period. Do i want to do a dry skim or wet skim. It gives you directions for both but i dont know which is what i should do hahaha does it matter? __________________ 65Gal (Yellow Tang, 2Percs, Purple Pseudochromis, Algae Blenny, 2 turbos, 50 snails, Yellow Button Polyps, Red Xenia) 111lbs of dry sand 55lbs Fugi/Caribbean LR Marineland Magnum 350 pro 2 maxi-jet power heads 125gal coralife Needle Skimmer

02-27-2006, 04:15 PM	#2
Biggen Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Panama City FL Posts: 1,806 Images: 16	Well you will get differing opinions on this, but I like my skimate to be wet. It seems like when it is wet it is just pulling more stuff out of the water. I think thought it is just personal preference. __________________ Rodman

02-28-2006, 05:22 PM	#4
Joester2k3 Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: PA Posts: 196 Images: 3	Alright sounds good. The only thing i dont like is how sensitive it is to water change. But i can live with that __________________ 65Gal (Yellow Tang, 2Percs, Purple Pseudochromis, Algae Blenny, 2 turbos, 50 snails, Yellow Button Polyps, Red Xenia) 111lbs of dry sand 55lbs Fugi/Caribbean LR Marineland Magnum 350 pro 2 maxi-jet power heads 125gal coralife Needle Skimmer

02-28-2006, 05:30 PM	#5
Brenden Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Piedmont, NC Posts: 3,876 Images: 32	For break in I would run it wet to get a good coat of slim on it. After break in I would run it leaner. __________________ The fact that no one understands you doesn't make you an artist. If guns kill people...Spoons make Michael Moore fat.

03-08-2006, 05:26 PM	#6
Joester2k3 Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: PA Posts: 196 Images: 3	The skimmer is still producing micro bubbles even with the defusser any suggestions i dont like them in there :/ __________________ 65Gal (Yellow Tang, 2Percs, Purple Pseudochromis, Algae Blenny, 2 turbos, 50 snails, Yellow Button Polyps, Red Xenia) 111lbs of dry sand 55lbs Fugi/Caribbean LR Marineland Magnum 350 pro 2 maxi-jet power heads 125gal coralife Needle Skimmer

02-28-2006, 12:17 AM	#3
Salttanker Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Prosper, TX. Posts: 1,280 Images: 12	I run mine as a dry skim. I think it ends up being the same as the bubbles break down it turns into the same gunk anyway. Either way is probably fine. Mike

03-08-2006, 06:34 PM	#7
pkremer Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 478 Images: 3	Did you remember to cut the output tubing to allow an inch in between the tubing and the sponge? I have had mine running for several days now, and am not having any problems with micro bubbles entering the tank.... __________________ 38 Gallon (Freshwater): 1 Green Swordtail, 3 Yo-Yo Loaches, 1 Clown Pleco, 1 Blue Gourami, 4 Otocinclus, 7 Cherry Barbs. 46 Gallon (Saltwater): 60 pounds Lalo Live Rock, 60 pounds aragonite sand, 1 Coral Beauty Angelfish, 1 Peppermint Shrimp, 1 Mushroom Coral, 1 Emerald Crab, various snails and hermit crabs. 10 Gallon (Saltwater quarantine):

03-08-2006, 06:57 PM	#8
Joester2k3 Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: PA Posts: 196 Images: 3	Yea i cut it and everything but its like its coming up out the top of the diffuser box??? __________________ 65Gal (Yellow Tang, 2Percs, Purple Pseudochromis, Algae Blenny, 2 turbos, 50 snails, Yellow Button Polyps, Red Xenia) 111lbs of dry sand 55lbs Fugi/Caribbean LR Marineland Magnum 350 pro 2 maxi-jet power heads 125gal coralife Needle Skimmer

03-08-2006, 07:17 PM	#9
pkremer Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 478 Images: 3	Well, then I can think of only 2 other ideas... 1) Rather than just messing with the red knob on the top right, try playing with the knob just above the powerhead. Perhaps there is too much water coming through the system? 2) Perhaps your sponges are clogged? Maybe take them out and rinse them good? Paul __________________ 38 Gallon (Freshwater): 1 Green Swordtail, 3 Yo-Yo Loaches, 1 Clown Pleco, 1 Blue Gourami, 4 Otocinclus, 7 Cherry Barbs. 46 Gallon (Saltwater): 60 pounds Lalo Live Rock, 60 pounds aragonite sand, 1 Coral Beauty Angelfish, 1 Peppermint Shrimp, 1 Mushroom Coral, 1 Emerald Crab, various snails and hermit crabs. 10 Gallon (Saltwater quarantine):

03-08-2006, 07:28 PM	#10
bapski Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 147	im having a dillema myself as to what protein skimmer i should get.. was looking at coralife but ive read it has a weak pump? is this true?

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