Coralife Protein Skimmer
Coralife Protein Skimmer
One of the things that people new to the hobby of marine aquariums discover all too quickly is the fact that everything in this hobby is expensive! The idea of keeping coral or marine fish is exciting, and there is no denying the fact that they are truly beautiful.
But to get to that beauty and be able to maintain it, you have to create a nearly perfect marine ecosystem in your tank. The only way to accomplish this is through the use of both chemicals and specialized equipment. One of the main pieces of equipment you almost cannot do without if you are keeping a salt water tank is a protein skimmer. And since you are probably experiencing a bit of sticker shock, you want to equip your tank at the most reasonable price possible. As far as protein skimmers are concerned, it is hard to beat the Coralife Super Skimmer line of protein skimmers.
The Super Skimmer series offers several different models rated to handle any tank up to over 220 gallons. This means there is a Super Skimmer available for everyone except those with very large tanks. The Coralife Protein Skimmer is configured for either a hang on the back or in sump application. When deciding on the right size for your set up, don’t forget to include the size of your sump in the total gallon rating of the Coralife skimmer you choose. Also be sure that if you have a sump, check out the measurements of the skimmer you intend to purchase to make sure it will fit in your cabinet.
The Coralife Protein Skimmer Comes with a patented needle valve system that allows you to adjust the flow to suit the needs of your tank. Remember the basics of the protein skimmer when you are setting yours up; the pump sends air into the skimmer, creating millions of tiny bubbles. As the water from your tank circulates through the skimmer, tiny particles of waste ride those bubbles to the top and eventually overflow into the collection cup. If you set your skimmer to produce a flow that is too soupy, you may not be extracting as much waste as you could be. Try various settings and experiment with what you see being collected. I have found a fluffier type of flow seems to take out the most waste and get the skimmer to act in the most efficient manner.