Coralife super skimmer 220 pump upgrade.
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flower
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Originally Posted by yas2903 http:///forum/thread/386094/coralife-super-skimmer-220-pump-upgrade#post_3389129
Any one know which pump of any brand that I can use for the coralife SS 220. I feel i looked everywhere even the manuel no info need up grade mine burned out.
Give coralife a call or whoever bought the company....tell them your skimmer model and ask for a replacement pump.
Originally Posted by yas2903 http:///forum/thread/386094/coralife-super-skimmer-220-pump-upgrade#post_3389129
Any one know which pump of any brand that I can use for the coralife SS 220. I feel i looked everywhere even the manuel no info need up grade mine burned out.
Give coralife a call or whoever bought the company....tell them your skimmer model and ask for a replacement pump.
flower
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Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/386094/coralife-super-skimmer-220-pump-upgrade#post_3389345
Agree or better yet trade it in on a better model.
Hey stranger...how have you been? I know you have been around, we just have not crossed paths lately....LOL..I hated my coralife...I LOVE the Octopus! My sump/refugium is purring along and I like it much better than the canister system I had before your help.
Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/386094/coralife-super-skimmer-220-pump-upgrade#post_3389345
Agree or better yet trade it in on a better model.
Hey stranger...how have you been? I know you have been around, we just have not crossed paths lately....LOL..I hated my coralife...I LOVE the Octopus! My sump/refugium is purring along and I like it much better than the canister system I had before your help.
yas2903
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Thanks for reply guys hope i didnt lose u guys got out very late from work. Acrylic 51 I know thats what i want to do upgrade for a better one because it works good with the one it brings but know it can do better.I know every one say upgrade to ASM G SERIES or OCTOPUS but i did a lots of upgrades to my SS 220 and feel its ok now, even tow i walked in my house 20 gallons on the floor my super banging on my door with an eviction because the dame SS over flowed.I looked up the other skimmers but ASM price is crazy and does not fit under in sump,so have to stay with what i have. The rating say its for a 220 but dont think so need to add another or other. please help
tangs rule
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Just a thought - but couldn't you just replace the pump with a similar sized pump? even if you had to swap some of the impeller assy parts over - I'd think you could find a similar "motor" side that would work.
yas2903
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Thanks Shawn.I threw my pump away. NOW WHAT I DO......... TANG would exchange for similar but the one it comes with it all black with no lettering no GPH or WATTS same with manuel NOTHINGGGGGGGGG. Man my tanks getting cloudy I need something. Can i exchange pump without the damage one.
aquaknight
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Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/386094/coralife-super-skimmer-220-pump-upgrade#post_3390165
A skimmer is built around the pump.
Good skimmers are.... The CSS220 however is also available for purchase, without a pump, in case the user has their own to supply.
yas, the stock CSS220 pump is 500gph, and for the model w/o the pump, Coralife recommends a pump in the 500-750 gph range. 750 might be a bit much, I'd guess ideal is probably 600gph, but go lower rather then higher if you can't find a 600. What you're looking for is a "needlewheel skimmer pump." I think trying for an exchange is a deadend at this point.
Though the obviously answer is just to buy the stock replacement pump, especially if you're unsure about adding another pump yourself. On which note, I'm not exactly sure what you're trying to ask?
Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/386094/coralife-super-skimmer-220-pump-upgrade#post_3390165
A skimmer is built around the pump.
Good skimmers are.... The CSS220 however is also available for purchase, without a pump, in case the user has their own to supply.
yas, the stock CSS220 pump is 500gph, and for the model w/o the pump, Coralife recommends a pump in the 500-750 gph range. 750 might be a bit much, I'd guess ideal is probably 600gph, but go lower rather then higher if you can't find a 600. What you're looking for is a "needlewheel skimmer pump." I think trying for an exchange is a deadend at this point.
Though the obviously answer is just to buy the stock replacement pump, especially if you're unsure about adding another pump yourself. On which note, I'm not exactly sure what you're trying to ask?
yas2903
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Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/386094/coralife-super-skimmer-220-pump-upgrade#post_3390244
Buy a new skimmer!!!!!
Sorry if i might have offended u.I mentioned above I have no space under,same with cash. Thanks alot for your time two you also been there for me before two didnt mean wrong doing.
Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/386094/coralife-super-skimmer-220-pump-upgrade#post_3390244
Buy a new skimmer!!!!!
Sorry if i might have offended u.I mentioned above I have no space under,same with cash. Thanks alot for your time two you also been there for me before two didnt mean wrong doing.
flower
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Originally Posted by AquaKnight http:///forum/thread/386094/coralife-super-skimmer-220-pump-upgrade#post_3390220
Good skimmers are.... The CSS220 however is also available for purchase, without a pump, in case the user has their own to supply.
yas, the stock CSS220 pump is 500gph, and for the model w/o the pump, Coralife recommends a pump in the 500-750 gph range. 750 might be a bit much, I'd guess ideal is probably 600gph, but go lower rather then higher if you can't find a 600. What you're looking for is a "needlewheel skimmer pump." I think trying for an exchange is a deadend at this point.
Though the obviously answer is just to buy the stock replacement pump, especially if you're unsure about adding another pump yourself. On which note, I'm not exactly sure what you're trying to ask?
+1 Just call the manufacturer, tell them your model number and ask about a pump for it. I bet it won't be more than $20.00, I gave my coralife to someone or I would have sent you the one off of mine. Coralife was taken over by Oceanic I think...but if you google that model of skimmer you will find someone to contact.
Originally Posted by AquaKnight http:///forum/thread/386094/coralife-super-skimmer-220-pump-upgrade#post_3390220
Good skimmers are.... The CSS220 however is also available for purchase, without a pump, in case the user has their own to supply.
yas, the stock CSS220 pump is 500gph, and for the model w/o the pump, Coralife recommends a pump in the 500-750 gph range. 750 might be a bit much, I'd guess ideal is probably 600gph, but go lower rather then higher if you can't find a 600. What you're looking for is a "needlewheel skimmer pump." I think trying for an exchange is a deadend at this point.
Though the obviously answer is just to buy the stock replacement pump, especially if you're unsure about adding another pump yourself. On which note, I'm not exactly sure what you're trying to ask?
+1 Just call the manufacturer, tell them your model number and ask about a pump for it. I bet it won't be more than $20.00, I gave my coralife to someone or I would have sent you the one off of mine. Coralife was taken over by Oceanic I think...but if you google that model of skimmer you will find someone to contact.
yas2903
Member
WOW Thanks FLOWER so considerate of u. Man only on this site u meet wonderful people like every one here. I've been a member since 2004 and don't ever plan on leaving,wish i knew who created this site just to thank them for such a wonderful creation,Tell them how much i love this place and people on it. With out this place i would of been quit and to think back i started with a 55 gallon and now im 180 gallons strong
thanks again SALTWATERFISH.COM and all participates as well from me and my fishes we love u all..................... Back to subject I e-mailed Coralife today let see if i get a reply back. You guys making me want to exchange the whole skimmer i guess the CSS is a starter skimmer but fear if i purchase a ASM G series i can only fit a small one because i only have 24 inches of under stand space so would it be a waste of money.
yas2903
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Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/386094/coralife-super-skimmer-220-pump-upgrade#post_3390446
No offense!!!! I was just stating skimmer performance will be alter with another pump. Skimmer body sizing is based off of what the pump will do.
COOL. don't want to make enemies just friends thanks again B F F LOL
Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/386094/coralife-super-skimmer-220-pump-upgrade#post_3390446
No offense!!!! I was just stating skimmer performance will be alter with another pump. Skimmer body sizing is based off of what the pump will do.
COOL. don't want to make enemies just friends thanks again B F F LOL
flower
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Originally Posted by yas2903 http:///forum/thread/386094/coralife-super-skimmer-220-pump-upgrade#post_3390647
WOW Thanks FLOWER so considerate of u. Man only on this site u meet wonderful people like every one here. I've been a member since 2004 and don't ever plan on leaving,wish i knew who created this site just to thank them for such a wonderful creation,Tell them how much i love this place and people on it. With out this place i would of been quit and to think back i started with a 55 gallon and now im 180 gallons strong
thanks again SALTWATERFISH.COM and all participates as well from me and my fishes we love u all..................... Back to subject I e-mailed Coralife today let see if i get a reply back. You guys making me want to exchange the whole skimmer i guess the CSS is a starter skimmer but fear if i purchase a ASM G series i can only fit a small one because i only have 24 inches of under stand space so would it be a waste of money.
I so understand about skimmer trouble. I have had so many and I hated them all except the Octopus 1000 in sump and now on my 30g I put as Tunz nano in the sump. Those two brands I really like. My HOB coralife collected maybe a 4th cup of skim a month, if I turned it up it flood. I think in sump skimmers are the right choice and HOB is what the real problem was, not really the brand. I also had 24 inches inside my stand, I think thats the norm. The coralife was 25" just a tad too tall and I hate the way you have to screw on the collection cup, if you don't have it lined up just perfect it leaks around the ring.
They do have a section called Ask Saltwaterfish...you can post your thank you there, it may take a day or two but they will get the message.
Originally Posted by yas2903 http:///forum/thread/386094/coralife-super-skimmer-220-pump-upgrade#post_3390647
WOW Thanks FLOWER so considerate of u. Man only on this site u meet wonderful people like every one here. I've been a member since 2004 and don't ever plan on leaving,wish i knew who created this site just to thank them for such a wonderful creation,Tell them how much i love this place and people on it. With out this place i would of been quit and to think back i started with a 55 gallon and now im 180 gallons strong
I so understand about skimmer trouble. I have had so many and I hated them all except the Octopus 1000 in sump and now on my 30g I put as Tunz nano in the sump. Those two brands I really like. My HOB coralife collected maybe a 4th cup of skim a month, if I turned it up it flood. I think in sump skimmers are the right choice and HOB is what the real problem was, not really the brand. I also had 24 inches inside my stand, I think thats the norm. The coralife was 25" just a tad too tall and I hate the way you have to screw on the collection cup, if you don't have it lined up just perfect it leaks around the ring.
They do have a section called Ask Saltwaterfish...you can post your thank you there, it may take a day or two but they will get the message.