coralife 220 skimmer

matt boyer

Member
hi i seen a coralife 220 skimmer with a bad pump for 70 bucks should i buy it ? Also what pump /parts would i need to run it ? It seems like a good deal i can buy the skimmer new for 160 plus tax with a coupon but this guy says the pump failed in 3 months so if that happens to me then a need a pump anyway any suggestions. thanks ahead of time
 

matt boyer

Member
anybody i might just offer him 50 bucks for it ? Also i read alot about them overflowing i would just put a fitting in the collection cup and call it good .
 

veni vidi vici

Active Member
Originally Posted by matt boyer
http:///forum/post/2948813
anybody i might just offer him 50 bucks for it ? Also i read alot about them overflowing i would just put a fitting in the collection cup and call it good .
I would buy it for $50,I had a SS125 and it wasnt a bad skimmer.There are some mods to make it even better.
 

matt boyer

Member
im picking it up for 50 tommorrow what pump should i get the factory replacement or something else also what gph would this skimmer need to run.
 

matt boyer

Member
i found a replacement pump on the bay for 44 plus shipping so i think im going to order that and i need the black sponge piece to . Anyone know where i could get that. total i will have 100 in this skimmer and still feel its a pretty good deal.
 

saltfan

Active Member
Sorry if we have no info man. I have one, have had it for 2 years and have had nothing go wrong with it. Hope that gives you insight on getting a new one.
 
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