Coralife super skimmer pics

gregt · 10/23/2005, 05:59 PM

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tgreene · 10/23/2005, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dirtyreefer
Go with the 220 for the few extra bucks. You're almost getting twice the capability for a fraction of the cost. Of course, CSS skimmers are overrated, so I would not put a 220 on anything over 90 gallons IMO.

I run the 220 on my 125 w/ 30g sump, and you've seen the pics...

Deuce67 · 10/23/2005, 06:15 PM

Woohoo! Another thread split!

Pufferpunk · 10/23/2005, 06:23 PM

So I guess I have to post here, to get email replys?

Jiggz · 10/25/2005, 12:39 AM

hey guys i have a 50gallon tank and was thinking of getting the CSS125 but heard it runs on a rio pump and also read that rio pump suck so i was thinking of getting the 220 model, would this be way too much for a 50gallon? and one more thing i dont have a sump so its gonna be hot setup, how big is the pump on the 220?

tripstank · 10/25/2005, 01:15 AM

Ok, my adjustment knob started leaking, who do I e-mail? Are the replacement parts free? Or is there a better rig than the red flow control? Ball Valve?

wentreefgirl · 10/25/2005, 05:24 AM

Jiggz-go with the 220. More skim, more livestock.
Tripstank. I left rolands email just a page or 2 ago. He usually replaces for free.

AW2 · 10/26/2005, 07:16 PM

I'm getting in on this late, but I just had to give me opinion, after reading this whole post.

I've had my CSS 220 for over 2 months now and have been nothing but VERY happy with it. I've had no overflows or any of the other problems you guys have mentioned. I get great, brown, sticky goo, great bubble action and have only had to adjust a few times in the entire time I've had it.

I hard plumbed the return with 1" PVC, minus the glue and that's the only mod I've done to it. One thing I've noticed about my mod is that the return outlet is BELOW the water line, by about 2". I dont remember if other guys had theirs below the water line or not. Any time I move the return ABOVE the water line, then the skimmer starts going nuts and overflows.

I do agree that it goes a little nuts when I feed, especially oily foods, to my predators, such as salmon. But, other than that, I'm extremely, extremely happy with this product.

rogersauburn · 10/26/2005, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AW2
I'm getting in on this late, but I just had to give me opinion, after reading this whole post.

I've had my CSS 220 for over 2 months now and have been nothing but VERY happy with it. I've had no overflows or any of the other problems you guys have mentioned. I get great, brown, sticky goo, great bubble action and have only had to adjust a few times in the entire time I've had it.

I hard plumbed the return with 1" PVC, minus the glue and that's the only mod I've done to it. One thing I've noticed about my mod is that the return outlet is BELOW the water line, by about 2". I dont remember if other guys had theirs below the water line or not. Any time I move the return ABOVE the water line, then the skimmer starts going nuts and overflows.

I do agree that it goes a little nuts when I feed, especially oily foods, to my predators, such as salmon. But, other than that, I'm extremely, extremely happy with this product.

I've been wondering about changing my setup around a bit could the other people chime in that use the css in sump if you have the output above or a bit under the water. I currently have it inside the bubble trap, that is mounted on the side of the sump but it is way above my sump water line actually the bottom of the thing is out of the water. It hasn't went nuts in few weeks but I have never gotten the nice dark skimmate some of the other has got from the css.
Thanks
Stuart

AW2 · 10/27/2005, 12:26 AM

I have mine in the 60gal. sump of my 200gal. tank, BUT...it's hanging on the side of the sump.

I'll try to get some new pics, since I've changed things around, to show you, so that you can get a clear idea of what I mean.

Jiggz · 10/27/2005, 12:48 AM

o man i just read another thread where a rio ph or pump destroyed a tank by shorting out. the 65 and 125 models come with rio pumps right? i think i will go with the 220 model but just a couple questions. is anyone having any problems with the pump that the 220 came with? and i dont have a sump and will be setting it up as a hang on, but my tank is only 18" tall and the 220 is around 24" would this cause any problems? any one running the 220 model as a hang on on a 50gal or smaller tank? thanks guys for all the info in advance, im tryin to repalce my seaclone with something a lot better, but im just scared of all the stuff i read about floods and such with this skimmer. i live in an apartment and i dont think i could afford a flood.

tripstank · 10/27/2005, 01:08 AM

I have been running my return below the water line with the air inlet on the output tube plugged. It has run flawlessly since day one in this configuration. I have read in recent posts the concern for the so-called back pressure and belive this to be a myth. Any back pressure that is created may be so minute that is not even worth the type on this response. The slower the water moves through the skimmer the more contact time the bubbles have with the water, hence creating better skimmate. I don't belive a larger faster pump should be the recommendation for anyone with this skimmer, the needle wheel is what makes this skimmer great.

Blazer88 · 10/27/2005, 05:05 PM

Is it better to add a gate valve and adjust the water level with rather than the red dial? The red dial just seems really inaccurate and difficult to adjust.

tripstank · 10/27/2005, 06:22 PM

In response to my own response, if a larger/ higher output pump is added, I do suggest a gate or ball valve between the pump and skimmer's intake and one on the output so that the skimmer does not get too much flow.

tgreene · 10/27/2005, 06:38 PM

Ths thread is becomming redundantly redundant...

wentreefgirl · 10/27/2005, 08:47 PM

Hey T-greene, hows it going. Do you have a tank running again. Are you back home yet? Hope all is well with you.

tgreene · 10/27/2005, 08:55 PM

Went back, tore down the tank, packed up the house, and moved to Jonesboro, Arkansas... Jonesboro is the town we evacuated to and fell in love with.

I set my tank back up last week, and it's already thriving. Now I just need to convince some of you exceptionally kind & loving folks to send me enough frags to re-populate my system.

sherm71tank · 10/27/2005, 08:58 PM

So do you guys think the 220 is a good skimmer? J/K!

pelochas · 10/28/2005, 02:19 PM

can someone PLEASE tell me how this CCS skimmer compares to a AquaC EV-120 that i may get locally for $150

dsquared · 10/28/2005, 03:35 PM

tgreene,
You got PM.
Dave

wentreefgirl · 10/28/2005, 04:10 PM

Dont know, I never had one of those. I can tell you I love my 22o.

T-Greene you have pm.

tgreene · 10/28/2005, 04:12 PM

Thanks so much you two...

brad23 · 10/28/2005, 04:25 PM

Almost had my first spill the other day, it was 2/3 full on my 220 and the next day I look it has a half inch unitl it overflows. I quickly cleaned it up and turned down the water level.

00nothing · 10/28/2005, 05:00 PM

Just wanted to say how valuable this thread really is last night i grabbed a used css 65 to run hot on my 40 gallon breeder but it didn't have the pump control valve. Well today when i was hooking it up i kept having serious issues the water level in the skimmer was way to high causing the collection cup to fill in 5 mins after staring at it for along time and going thru this thread i finally found it, if i give the skimmer more air the water level will drop. All i did was cut the hose some more gut the pump higher in the tank allowing the venturi to get more air and voila she works like a champ, now i have to get rid of a small micro bubble issue and this will be one of the best skimmers i ahve ever owned

THANKS to everyone who has contributed to this post

NOW a ? for the ozone guys how are u guys runnning your ozone in do u run the hose from it into that little muffler canister thing i noticed that if thats not there u get a serious back siphon when the pump is shut off last thing i want is it backflowing into my ozone and and pouring out all over the floor

tgreene · 10/28/2005, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 00nothing
NOW a ? for the ozone guys how are u guys runnning your ozone in do u run the hose from it into that little muffler canister thing i noticed that if thats not there u get a serious back siphon when the pump is shut off last thing i want is it backflowing into my ozone and and pouring out all over the floor

I can easily answer that, but in all honesty, I really too damn drunk to have to be typing everything, so just call me, cause I'm in a real chatty mode and my wife is out of town and I'm bored as hell and so on and so forth --- WHEW, that was the run on sentance from hell!---

Anyways, I can easily answer all your questions, as well as provide VALUABLE info in regards to Ozone that I'm not willing to post here!

Tim Greene
870-627-0594

10/25/2005, 12:39 AM	#5
Jiggz Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 162	hey guys i have a 50gallon tank and was thinking of getting the CSS125 but heard it runs on a rio pump and also read that rio pump suck so i was thinking of getting the 220 model, would this be way too much for a 50gallon? and one more thing i dont have a sump so its gonna be hot setup, how big is the pump on the 220? __________________ "It's so easy, a caveman could do it." Current Tank Info: 90gallon FOWLR Tank upgrading to 250gals in the nxt couple of months

10/25/2005, 01:15 AM	#6
tripstank Registered Member. Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 488	Ok, my adjustment knob started leaking, who do I e-mail? Are the replacement parts free? Or is there a better rig than the red flow control? Ball Valve? __________________ Not to point fingers, but.................... Current Tank Info: Coral Prop troughs

10/27/2005, 12:48 AM	#11
Jiggz Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 162	o man i just read another thread where a rio ph or pump destroyed a tank by shorting out. the 65 and 125 models come with rio pumps right? i think i will go with the 220 model but just a couple questions. is anyone having any problems with the pump that the 220 came with? and i dont have a sump and will be setting it up as a hang on, but my tank is only 18" tall and the 220 is around 24" would this cause any problems? any one running the 220 model as a hang on on a 50gal or smaller tank? thanks guys for all the info in advance, im tryin to repalce my seaclone with something a lot better, but im just scared of all the stuff i read about floods and such with this skimmer. i live in an apartment and i dont think i could afford a flood. __________________ "It's so easy, a caveman could do it." Current Tank Info: 90gallon FOWLR Tank upgrading to 250gals in the nxt couple of months Last edited by Jiggz; 10/27/2005 at 01:06 AM.

10/27/2005, 01:08 AM	#12
tripstank Registered Member. Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 488	I have been running my return below the water line with the air inlet on the output tube plugged. It has run flawlessly since day one in this configuration. I have read in recent posts the concern for the so-called back pressure and belive this to be a myth. Any back pressure that is created may be so minute that is not even worth the type on this response. The slower the water moves through the skimmer the more contact time the bubbles have with the water, hence creating better skimmate. I don't belive a larger faster pump should be the recommendation for anyone with this skimmer, the needle wheel is what makes this skimmer great. __________________ Not to point fingers, but.................... Current Tank Info: Coral Prop troughs

10/27/2005, 06:22 PM	#14
tripstank Registered Member. Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 488	In response to my own response, if a larger/ higher output pump is added, I do suggest a gate or ball valve between the pump and skimmer's intake and one on the output so that the skimmer does not get too much flow. __________________ Not to point fingers, but.................... Current Tank Info: Coral Prop troughs

10/23/2005, 05:59 PM	#1
gregt Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 17,986	This thread was automatically split due to performance issues. You can find the rest of the thread here: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...84#post5960384

10/23/2005, 06:15 PM	#3
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Woohoo! Another thread split!

10/23/2005, 06:23 PM	#4
Pufferpunk Moved On Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Franklin Park, IL Posts: 21,027	So I guess I have to post here, to get email replys?

10/25/2005, 05:24 AM	#7
wentreefgirl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New milford, ct Posts: 3,010	Jiggz-go with the 220. More skim, more livestock. Tripstank. I left rolands email just a page or 2 ago. He usually replaces for free.

10/26/2005, 07:16 PM	#8
AW2 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 14	I'm getting in on this late, but I just had to give me opinion, after reading this whole post. I've had my CSS 220 for over 2 months now and have been nothing but VERY happy with it. I've had no overflows or any of the other problems you guys have mentioned. I get great, brown, sticky goo, great bubble action and have only had to adjust a few times in the entire time I've had it. I hard plumbed the return with 1" PVC, minus the glue and that's the only mod I've done to it. One thing I've noticed about my mod is that the return outlet is BELOW the water line, by about 2". I dont remember if other guys had theirs below the water line or not. Any time I move the return ABOVE the water line, then the skimmer starts going nuts and overflows. I do agree that it goes a little nuts when I feed, especially oily foods, to my predators, such as salmon. But, other than that, I'm extremely, extremely happy with this product.

10/27/2005, 12:26 AM	#10
AW2 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 14	I have mine in the 60gal. sump of my 200gal. tank, BUT...it's hanging on the side of the sump. I'll try to get some new pics, since I've changed things around, to show you, so that you can get a clear idea of what I mean.

10/27/2005, 05:05 PM	#13
Blazer88 Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,415	Is it better to add a gate valve and adjust the water level with rather than the red dial? The red dial just seems really inaccurate and difficult to adjust.

10/27/2005, 06:38 PM	#15
tgreene Registered Member. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 2,712	Ths thread is becomming redundantly redundant...

10/27/2005, 08:47 PM	#16
wentreefgirl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New milford, ct Posts: 3,010	Hey T-greene, hows it going. Do you have a tank running again. Are you back home yet? Hope all is well with you.

10/27/2005, 08:55 PM	#17
tgreene Registered Member. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 2,712	Went back, tore down the tank, packed up the house, and moved to Jonesboro, Arkansas... Jonesboro is the town we evacuated to and fell in love with. I set my tank back up last week, and it's already thriving. Now I just need to convince some of you exceptionally kind & loving folks to send me enough frags to re-populate my system. __________________ WWBAD Current Tank Info: 157g custom Starphire display, 450g frag system, 285g fish QT system, 400g Shark tank

10/27/2005, 08:58 PM	#18
sherm71tank Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,670	So do you guys think the 220 is a good skimmer? J/K!

10/28/2005, 02:19 PM	#19
pelochas Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena, TX Posts: 385	can someone PLEASE tell me how this CCS skimmer compares to a AquaC EV-120 that i may get locally for $150 __________________ 120g Reef Tank Oceanic, 2x175watt MH 14k Iwasaki, 1 Ecotech MP40, Reeflo Dart return pump, AquaC EV-120 Eheim 1262 ,AquacontrollerJr, KentMaxximaHI-S, PhosBanReactor150, Geo Kalk Rx. Current Tank Info: working on diy led lighting and finishing a sump refuge relocated outside the house

10/28/2005, 03:35 PM	#20
dsquared Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: arkansas Posts: 161	tgreene, You got PM. Dave

10/28/2005, 04:10 PM	#21
wentreefgirl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New milford, ct Posts: 3,010	Dont know, I never had one of those. I can tell you I love my 22o. T-Greene you have pm.

10/28/2005, 04:12 PM	#22
tgreene Registered Member. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 2,712	Thanks so much you two... __________________ WWBAD Current Tank Info: 157g custom Starphire display, 450g frag system, 285g fish QT system, 400g Shark tank

10/28/2005, 04:25 PM	#23
brad23 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bloomington IL Posts: 2,959	Almost had my first spill the other day, it was 2/3 full on my 220 and the next day I look it has a half inch unitl it overflows. I quickly cleaned it up and turned down the water level. __________________ Ye old English Current Tank Info: 75g reef

10/28/2005, 05:00 PM	#24
00nothing Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: angus, Ontario, Canada Posts: 740	Just wanted to say how valuable this thread really is last night i grabbed a used css 65 to run hot on my 40 gallon breeder but it didn't have the pump control valve. Well today when i was hooking it up i kept having serious issues the water level in the skimmer was way to high causing the collection cup to fill in 5 mins after staring at it for along time and going thru this thread i finally found it, if i give the skimmer more air the water level will drop. All i did was cut the hose some more gut the pump higher in the tank allowing the venturi to get more air and voila she works like a champ, now i have to get rid of a small micro bubble issue and this will be one of the best skimmers i ahve ever owned THANKS to everyone who has contributed to this post NOW a ? for the ozone guys how are u guys runnning your ozone in do u run the hose from it into that little muffler canister thing i noticed that if thats not there u get a serious back siphon when the pump is shut off last thing i want is it backflowing into my ozone and and pouring out all over the floor