coralife protein skimmer

[seaqueen]

i found this coralife protein skimmer online ....

(coralife super skimmer with needle wheel technology)

http://www.petmountain.com/product/aquarium-skimmers/11442-504040/coralife-coralife-super-skimmer-with-needle-wheel-technology.html?utm_source=googleproductads&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CN3054Oyr8YCFcdhfgodn8MPEw

so looks like it doubles as a HOB and an in sump, i'm building a sump so i want an in sump skimmer.
Would this skimmer work equally as good in the sump as it would hanging on the back? or better if you put it inside the sump?
im really considering buying this for my 55 gallon DT. Just wondering if anyone has ad experience with it before...


also whats the diffrence between that one and this....? are they not the same? is one for a bigger size tank orr...?
(Coral life super skimmer needle wheel)
http://www.***********.com/Coralife_Super_Skimmer_Needle_Wheel_In_Sump_Venturi_Needle_Wheel_Protein_Skimmers-Coralife-ES33000-FIPSISNW-vi.html

 

[flower]

Hi,

Please, please believe me...do not get this skimmer! I HATED the one I had, all it does is blow micro bubbles, and it leaks, and floods and does not work well...I only emptied out the skim once a month...that's how long it took to draw anything out...it's a chunk of junk. Don't buy anything Coralife, they went out of business, all that's left is refurbished junk and stuff that couldn't sell.

Go for a nice Reef Octopus brand, or Tunze those are good ones...

 

[seaqueen]

so would you recommend something like this for a 55 gal? i don't know a lot about brand names and such i just know i need something relatively cheap and i need to make a decision quick iv been looking FOREVER but cannot for the life of me decide on one to get
http://www.***********.com/ps_viewitem.aspx?idproduct=TZ90011&child=TZ79004&utm_source=adwordsfroogle&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=adwordsfroogle&utm_content=TZ79004&gclid=CO7Wua7PysYCFQGVfgod3JoFLw

is there any specific links you could help me with?? im sorry to be a nuisance, but iv really been struggling with finding a good skimmer and my LFS suck around here their not much help.

 

[lmforbis]

Look at bulk reef supply. They sell the skimz monster mini skimmers, as well as a bunch of others. The Skimz are hard to find bulk reef is the only place I know of that sells them, the monzter mini line are small foot print in sump skimmers.

 

[flower]

so would you recommend something like this for a 55 gal? i don't know a lot about brand names and such i just know i need something relatively cheap and i need to make a decision quick iv been looking FOREVER but cannot for the life of me decide on one to get
http://www.***********.com/ps_viewitem.aspx?idproduct=TZ90011&child=TZ79004&utm_source=adwordsfroogle&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=adwordsfroogle&utm_content=TZ79004&gclid=CO7Wua7PysYCFQGVfgod3JoFLw

is there any specific links you could help me with?? im sorry to be a nuisance, but iv really been struggling with finding a good skimmer and my LFS suck around here their not much help.

Hi,

I purchase nearly all of my equipment on-line, the LFSs just don't have the good stuff because they can't sit on it to wait for a buyer. Most folks who shop for equipment at the LFSs, are looking to start out, and want the cheaper stuff, since that's what moves, that's what the stores carry.

First, you don't NEED one quick. You will have your tank up and running for months before you would even begin to get skim, and unless this is a reef...you really don't NEED one at all. Don't get me wrong, they are nice to have, but don't jump at the first thing because you are in a hurry. I have never heard of the Monzter skimmer, but BRS may have this as their own brand, and they are trust worthy. The Tunze are pricey, but worth it. The Reef Octopus sss 1000 has a small foot print as well (I had one in my 20g sump), of all the skimmers I ever had (and I have had about 5 over the years, the worst one was the Coralife) The Reef Octopus was the best one, even better then the small Tunze I had. If I were in the market for a skimmer, I would go with the Reef Octopus again.

We can't supply you with a link, it's against the forums rules. Google Reef Octopus skimmer 1000sss and you should find one easy enough.

 

[lmforbis]

The skimz comes from Korea BRS distributes them, Snakeblitz has one and gave it rave reviews.

 

[seaqueen]

yeah my tank has been up for years tho xD iv never had a skimmer i was mislead by my LFS -_- who said nothing about a protein skimmer to me when i first started out
and oh okay my bad heh >_< thank you~

 

[seaqueen]

is this tunze 9004 an in sump? in all the videos iv seen looks like a HOB, but if it is an in sump i think im going to go with that one, i did some research and am hearing good reviews

 

[flower]

is this tunze 9004 an in sump? in all the videos iv seen looks like a HOB, but if it is an in sump i think im going to go with that one, i did some research and am hearing good reviews

They have in sump and HOB...choose an in sump one! I personally like in sump skimmers much better then any HOB I've used.

 

[lmforbis]

I agree in sump is best option