Coralife Super Skimmer 220?

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by darkxtremes, Feb 13, 2011.

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  1. darkxtremes

    darkxtremes Flamingo Tongue

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    Is it worth buying I have a chance to pick one up for 75.00 used and just wondered if it was worth the money. I have read that they are touchy but for 75.00 i can't find any other skimmer for that price range.
     
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  3. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    You can get those brand new for around 100.00$.You get what you pay for usually and the skimmer is not the place to skimp.
     
  4. darkxtremes

    darkxtremes Flamingo Tongue

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    what do you recomend then? marine depot is has a precision marine redline on sale?
     
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    darkxtremes Flamingo Tongue

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    Eshopps, Octopus, I mean i dont really know what to get. I jsut dont want to have to worry about it overflowing my sump/refuge and dont want to adjust daily after broken in.
     
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    joksanmo Flamingo Tongue

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    I currently have a Coralife 220 on my 120G. I have yet to encounter a problem. I got it off C-list and has worked very well. Obviously there are many higher quality skimmers. Just my $0.02...
     
  7. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    i had one they it worked pretty well. The microbubbles were kind of a pain.
     
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  9. mike007

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    Where can you get one for that price??
     
  10. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Coralife Super Skimmer Venturi System - Fish.com
    This is where I found it but it turns out to be a different skimmer with no pump.They get almost 200.00 dollars at F&S so if you are on a budget I guess 75.00 is not too bad a deal.
    I use an ASM skimmer. I have heard Octos are pretty good but have never owned one.