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Coralife Aquarium Fish Tank Marine Salt Water Super Protein Skimmer with Pump, For up to 65 Gallons
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Brand | Coralife |
Material | Plastic |
Style | Super Skimmer with Pump |
Product Dimensions | 5.5"L x 4.25"W x 20.75"H |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Item Weight | 0.25 Pounds |
About this item
- 🐠 HIGH PERFORMANCE - The Coralife Super Skimmer has a high-performance foam fractionator designed with a patented needle-wheel impeller, an aspirating venturi and is effective at removing dissolved organic compounds from water.
- 🐠 PATENTED TECHNOLOGY - The needle-wheel system creates a spiraling vortex of water and micro bubbles inside the reaction chamber where the bubbles attract fine proteins and organic compounds and deposit them in the collection cup. The result is a clean and healthy aquarium environment.
- 🐠 EFFORTLESS CLEANING - Features a wide neck collection cup with easy twist feature for effortless cleaning.
- 🐠 HIGH QUALITY FEATURES - Features dual injection inlets to increase bubble/water contact time and a bubble production diffuser to prevent the flow of micro-bubbles into main aquarium. Can be used in sump or with hang on mounting bracket.
- 🐠 3 SIZES - Each unit is adaptable for both hang-on aquarium mounting or in-sump setup. Available in 3 sizes to accommodate your aquarium size - 65, 125 and 220 Gallon.
- 🐠 TRUSTED - Coralife is a trusted brand of marine aquarium parts and supplies. We offer aquarium lighting, filtration products, marine salt mix and more. When aquarium systems require more than just the basics - Coralife steps in.
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Coralife Super Protein Skimmer with Pump, 65 GallonThe Coralife Super Skimmer 65G has a high-performance foam fractionator designed with a patented needle-wheel impeller, an aspirating venturi and is effective at removing dissolved organic compounds from water. The needle-wheel system creates a spiraling vortex of water and micro bubbles inside the reaction chamber where the bubbles attract fine proteins and organic compounds and deposit them in the collection cup. This unit is designed for aquariums up to 65 gallons, and adaptable for both hang-on aquarium mounting or in-sump setup. |
Coralife Super Protein Skimmer with Pump, 125 GallonThe Coralife 125G Super Skimmer is a high-performance foam fractionator designed with a patented needle-wheel impeller and aspirating venturi. An improved energy saving pump increases the performance of the skimmer without increasing power demand. The needle-wheel system creates a spiraling vortex of water and micro bubbles inside the reaction chamber where the bubbles attract fine proteins and organic compounds and deposit them in the collection cup. The result is a clean and healthy aquarium environment. |
Coralife Super Protein Skimmer with Pump, 220 GallonThe Coralife 220G Super Skimmer With Needle Wheel Water Pump Up To 220 Gallon Tank. Include An Easy Twist Collection Cup Water Level Adjustment Dial and Bubble Production Diffuser. Remove organics from the tank before they break down. |
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 4.25 x 5.5 x 20.75 inches; 4 ounces
- Item model number : 100105271
- Date First Available : June 24, 2004
- Manufacturer : Central Garden & Pet
- ASIN : B000BJNL6A
- Country of Origin : China
- Best Sellers Rank: #31,677 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #129 in Aquarium Filters
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The Coralife Super Skimmer has a high-performance foam fractionator designed with a patented needle-wheel impeller, an aspirating venturi and is effective at removing dissolved organic compounds from water. The needle-wheel system creates a spiraling vortex of water and micro bubbles inside the reaction chamber where the bubbles attract fine proteins and organic compounds and deposit them in the collection cup. Each unit is adaptable for both hang-on aquarium mounting or in-sump setup. Available in 3 sizes to accommodate your aquarium size - 65, 125 and 220 Gallon. Coralife is a trusted brand of marine aquarium parts and supplies. We offer aquarium lighting, filtration products, marine salt mix and more. When aquarium systems require more than just the basics - Coralife steps in. From the all-inclusive BioCube aquariums to a complete range of lighting and equipment, the Coralife brand is designed to meet the needs of the more advanced aquatic hobbyist.
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Protein skimmers have become a standard component in saltwater and reef aquarium filtration systems as they are very effective at removing dissolved organic compounds from aquarium water.
The Coralife Super Skimmer is a high-performance foam fractionator designed with a patented needle-wheel impeller and aspirating venturi. An improved energy saving pump increases the performance of the skimmer without increasing power demand.
The needle-wheel system creates a spiraling vortex of water and micro bubbles inside the reaction chamber where the bubbles attract fine proteins and organic compounds and deposit them in the collection cup. The result is a clean and healthy aquarium environment.
The Super Skimmer comes in three sizesProduct Features
- Patented needle wheel aspiration system
- Wide neck collection cup with easy twist feature for effortless cleaning
- Dual injection inlets increase bubble/water contact time
- Bubble production diffuser to prevent the flow of micro-bubbles into main aquarium
- Can be used in sump or with hang on mounting bracket
- Available for aquariums ranging from 65 gallons to 220 gallons
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Customers like the value of the water pump, saying it's good value for money. They say it does the job for the cost. However, some customers have reported issues with bubbles, saying that it produces lots of bubbles and doesn't diffuse them. Customers also have issues with overflow. They disagree on quality, ease of assembly, noise, and size.
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Customers like the value of the water pump. For example, they mention it's good for the money, does the job for the cost, and is very finicky.
"...you can spend a lot more and get a better skimmer but this is great bang for the buck...." Read more
"...When you can get it too work it works rather well for the price, but is too touchy to be considered a product i would repurchase, or recommend to..." Read more
"...Maybe I don't know what I'm missing, but the price couldn't be beat and it performs nicely." Read more
"...but an eyesore (since I can't put the hood on properly) and a waste of time (to empty the cup) and a waste of money (since it doesn't work as well)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the water pump. Some mention that the suction and ability of the item is very good, it's not cheaply made, and it arrived well packaged. However, others say that the bottom of the collection cup broke off after 1 month, the pump is not strong enough, and the pump gave out in only 3 months.
"...my water is crystal clear and I feel confident that it is pulling decent skimmate...." Read more
"...Broke in after a few days and had to readjust flow. Haven't touched it since then. My tank has a rim and it still works fine...." Read more
"...dry skim and wet skim, but it does best in between, creating a nice, thick, but not dry, skimmate, similar consistency and look of motor oil...." Read more
"...The pump gave out in only 3 months, completely dead out of the blue. The skimmer is not in any way quiet...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly. Some mention it's easy to setup, simple, and easy to use. However, others say the instructions kind of suck, it'll take some time to break in, and the manual is poorly documented.
"...The Coralife super skimmer is a product lacking user friendly operation...." Read more
"...Took about 45 mins. Pretty simple if you've had a skimmer before. Pretty easy to adjust the flow...." Read more
"...It was finicky to break in, but after a good solid two weeks I have it dialed where I need it. It started pulling skimmate the first day...." Read more
"...Basically, it sets up quick and seems like a quality product but here is the issue...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the water pump. Some mention that it's super quiet, while others say that it is initially loud and produces the infamous microbubbles. Some say that the air inlet hose was too loud for the living room at night watching movies, and that the motor started making noise.
"...I use when I don't want to unplug and fully clean, this skimmer is so quiet and smoother, only sound you hear is the little bubbles going back into..." Read more
"...causing it to vibrate, but sadly i realize this skimmer has a annoying humming problem...." Read more
"...Also from my experience this one is not loud at all it is actually quieter than my last skimmer...." Read more
"...It started pulling skimmate the first day. It is initially loud and produces the infamous "microbubbles" from the return, but both of those went..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the water pump. Some mention that the cup is decent sized, and there is plenty of room behind it. However, the collection cup is massive and takes up to 45 days to fill completely. Some say that it fits perfectly in the cabinet, while others say that is somewhat on the large side and has a large footprint.
"...The bubble reduction box is a joke, and just takes up a large amount of space while still letting micro bubbles spew out...." Read more
"...So you don't have to empty the skimate cup, which is actually decent sized. The cup screws off so it takes a few seconds to unscrew it...." Read more
"...because of its size and performance, I also think it's intended tank size is under rated." Read more
"...out the cups in the "Newly Designed" models with the 125, this cup is huge and comes with the drain (cap and short drain tube included), I plan on..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the bubbles produced by the water pump. They mention that it produces lots of bubbles both in the unit and in the tank. Some customers also say that the bubble reduction box is a joke and takes up a large amount of space.
"...The bubble reduction box is a joke, and just takes up a large amount of space while still letting micro bubbles spew out...." Read more
"...It is initially loud and produces the infamous "microbubbles" from the return, but both of those went away after breaking in and closing the water..." Read more
"It seems to be well made and is working well. Lots of bubbles but that's normal for a new skimmer and should get better with time...." Read more
"...It also is better in perfectly preventing microbubbles when the sponge has that build up in it...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the overflow of the water pump. They mention that it randomly starts filling with water, dumps massive amounts of water out overnight, and floods. Some say that the pump is too high, causing overflow into the skimmate cup.
"...Starts to get a good skim going then looses it and fills cup with water even though I have a constant water level. Will have to buy a new skimmer now." Read more
"...allow me to cover the rear openings like I could before and saltwater spray is coming up onto my lighting system...." Read more
"...It ended up short circuiting my lighting when it poured water out onto the electrical chords. One day I left the house and forgot something...." Read more
"...It took me a few seconds to unplug the unit and it pumped water onto the floor the entire time(I hanged mine on the back of the tank)...." Read more
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The Coralife super skimmer is a product lacking user friendly operation. This skimmer can work great at times and then go completely out of whack any second. The bubble reduction box is a joke, and just takes up a large amount of space while still letting micro bubbles spew out. Slight changes in the water chemistry cause the collection cup to overflow easily (as the problem with many skimmers). The pump gave out in only 3 months, completely dead out of the blue. The skimmer is not in any way quiet. I thought it was against the wall causing it to vibrate, but sadly i realize this skimmer has a annoying humming problem. When you can get it too work it works rather well for the price, but is too touchy to be considered a product i would repurchase, or recommend to anyone else.
On a side note, the pump when used in hob should be about 3" from the surface for optimal use. THIS IS IMPOSIBLE. even when the tube is cut at its shortest possible length the pump will be 6-7" under the water surface.
Im switching to an in sump set up because even though this skimmer works HOB, it works so poorly an takes away from the tank. If your considering this skimmer i highly suggest checking out a reef octopus skimmer first and spend the little extra money to save you from headaches and money spent in repairs.
LAST CORALIFE PRODUCT I WILL BUY FOR MY TANK!
EDIT - 1 year of use
Can't stand the skimmer. Doesn't work well in my sump system at all. Salt creep clogs up the air outlet daily causing the skimmer to sputter out of control. Foam builds in cone but doesn't skim. Starts to get a good skim going then looses it and fills cup with water even though I have a constant water level. Will have to buy a new skimmer now.
One minor complaint I have is that when used as hang on back, the water intake and return tubes stick out far into the tank, which does not fit behind my Versa-Top's cutouts. I had to slide the Versa Top forward slightly to accommodate this hang on back skimmer, thus leaving the lid resting on the lip of the tank. It also does not allow me to cover the rear openings like I could before and saltwater spray is coming up onto my lighting system. Easily modified, but I wish I had known this ahead of time.
Another complaint is that the instructions that came with this are not exactly the best. For example, they include diagrams where the parts look different than what comes in the box. For a beginner like me who has never set up a skimmer, I had to go online to confirm I was putting it together correctly. Ironically, Petco online has instructions online from a previous version of this skimmer that are far better to understand, here : [...].
Ultimately, my water is crystal clear and I feel confident that it is pulling decent skimmate. The fish seem more active, so I assume they like the water quality.I had been set on a Reef Octopus but couldn't swallow the price, and I am satisfied with this Coralife Super Skimmer. Maybe I don't know what I'm missing, but the price couldn't be beat and it performs nicely.
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