Coralife 125g Protein Skimmer Help!

[Rmckoy]

I can do that, yeah. Recommendations? I am looking at a reef octopus...but it's recommended for 130g for a light bioload. I think I may want at least medium bioload for 125g. Aquamaxx looks good aswell.

If you can get a sump hooked up it opens a whole new world of options .

I have a 230 and the skimmer I am currently running is rated for 300+
This is the same skimmer I ran on
My 90 gal .
Whether it’s good to overkill or not .
it’s worked for me

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

U will do great with either. Reef octopus makes great skimmers and has been in the game for years apon years.
They are your Honda of protein skimmers. Great. Reliable. Worth the value. I wouldn't be surprised to hear someone having one for 10yrs
D

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Bigger is usually better. My protein skimmer is a aquavitro division 500 with an additional water feed pump.
More water contact.
D

 

[SaltwaterGuruNeeded]

If you can get a sump hooked up it opens a whole new world of options .

I have a 230 and the skimmer I am currently running is rated for 300+
This is the same skimmer I ran on
My 90 gal .
Whether it’s good to overkill or not .
it’s worked for me

Only thing I am worried about is if I drill into my tank and it cracks...oof. And also if I get a hob overflow...scared of something bad happening.

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

I could talk about skimmers for days.
Lol

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Stepping stones brother. Stepping stones

 

[SaltwaterGuruNeeded]

I could talk about skimmers for days.
Lol

What about a refugium or algae scrubber. Don't they do the same thing without bubbles or noise?

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Absorption and exporting are two different things imo. Others will argue.
I implement both. Also bio pellets in a pellet reactor. YOU CANT OVER FILTER A REEF TANK. Just feed more. Lol.
D

 

[SaltwaterGuruNeeded]

Absorption and exporting are two different things imo. Others will argue.
I implement both. Also bio pellets in a pellet reactor. YOU CANT OVER FILTER A REEF TANK. Just feed more. Lol.
D

*Cries* lol

 

[Rmckoy]

I could talk about skimmers for days.
Lol

I’m in …..

As I don’t think my skimmer is as efficient as it should be .
is over skimming a such thing ?

 

[SaltwaterGuruNeeded]

I’m in …..

As I don’t think my skimmer is as efficient as it should be .
is over skimming a such thing ?

Technically I don't think so, unless your skimming really wet and it's inefficient.

 

[Bj’s Reef]

You will be better off in the long run. Getting a sump first which was stated above. Will open up a lot of options for you. As far as drilling the tank. I would load it up and take it to your lfs and have them drill it for you,if that’s a option. Yes it’s a lot of work, however do it right once and you will be happy.

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Why u crying? LOL.
No such thing as over skimming no.
Skimmers fluctuate from the nutrients. Proteins present in your water.
You shouldn't be skimming foam.over the neck into the cup 24/7. This will result in wet endless skimate. Something frowned apon these days.
D

 

[Uncle99]

I literally glued the impeller to the motor shaft and I need to help it get started but after that it runs silent. I cleaned the impeller and motor with a toothbrush and cleaned the ventury/ air port with a cotton swab. Still getting some microbubbles though. Here is a pic of the bubbles in the vortex chamber. I feel as though the bubbles are way too low.View attachment 2243029View attachment 2243030View attachment 2243031View attachment 2243032See anything wrong with it?

Yup, your missing the bubble trap cup that the skimmer flows into, therefore those bubbles find it easy to escape.
I’ve used this skimmer on the tank below a 65g for 4 years running, best skimmer for the price point I’ve used, after all, it’s just a place to make bubbles.
Not sure why yours goes straight into a sponge, mine goes into a loose sponge in a little bucket. This sponge must remain clean, say once per week, or it will overflow and bubbles escape.

 

[Arthacker87]

If its new there is a break in period
Run it open air for a week or 2 they claim then try to dial it in

 

[SaltwaterGuruNeeded]

Yup, your missing the bubble trap cup that the skimmer flows into, therefore those bubbles find it easy to escape.
I’ve used this skimmer on the tank below a 65g for 4 years running, best skimmer for the price point I’ve used, after all, it’s just a place to make bubbles.
Not sure why yours goes straight into a sponge, mine goes into a loose sponge in a little bucket. This sponge must remain clean, say once per week, or it will overflow and bubbles escape.
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Beautiful tank! And also yeah I like the way your bubble trap is. Very clever with the overflow protection you added. That was very smart.

 

[SaltwaterGuruNeeded]

If its new there is a break in period
Run it open air for a week or 2 they claim then try to dial it in

Been running for more than a month.

 

[ClownSchool]

You said the tank is a 125?

ideally you want a skimmer capable of bigger than the actual volume .

is a sump or external skimmer out of the question ?

I put mine on a 55 gallon; it’s made by Instant Ocean. Once I rebuilt the pump, it runs much quieter. This advice was great and the thread made me think about something I hadn’t previously considered, so thanks again everyone!

 

[ClownSchool]

Yup, your missing the bubble trap cup that the skimmer flows into, therefore those bubbles find it easy to escape.
I’ve used this skimmer on the tank below a 65g for 4 years running, best skimmer for the price point I’ve used, after all, it’s just a place to make bubbles.
Not sure why yours goes straight into a sponge, mine goes into a loose sponge in a little bucket. This sponge must remain clean, say once per week, or it will overflow and bubbles escape.
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Your SPS are stunning! Well done!

 

[SaltwaterGuruNeeded]

Yup, your missing the bubble trap cup that the skimmer flows into, therefore those bubbles find it easy to escape.
I’ve used this skimmer on the tank below a 65g for 4 years running, best skimmer for the price point I’ve used, after all, it’s just a place to make bubbles.
Not sure why yours goes straight into a sponge, mine goes into a loose sponge in a little bucket. This sponge must remain clean, say once per week, or it will overflow and bubbles escape.
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Can you explain how your bubble trap works? Where does the water come out of it? Where does the outlet end? On top of the sponge or below? And anything else that might help. I will probably try to make one.