Yea Skimmer!!!!

So, I hooked up my new skimmer last night and set it at the "break in" level and planned on not seeing anything for a couple of days. To my joy and amazement, I woke up this morning to this....I am sure I will get darker stuff, but only 8 hours after turning this puppy on, it is already working great...just thought I would share!!

Oh, it is a Coralife Super Skimmer 65 on a 45gal tank. So far so good!! ;D

 

The CSS skimmers get a bad rap from a lot of folks. But when you live on a tight budget as many do, they are a decent skimmer for the price. I used and still have the 125 version and used it for over a year with no complaints. The only reason I upgraded my skimmer was because I found a Euro Reef RS80 on Craigslist for $60. I kept my CSS though just in case I ever need a backup skimmer, or want to set up another tank.

 

rbok,

Congratulations on the skimmer - and the extra bonus that it is working hard for you right out of the box. It is definitely a great feeling when something works out like that.

Who would have ever thought that icky slimy smelly stuff could get a person so elated?

Enjoy and may your skimmer cup always be full....just remember to empty it!

 

i have heard that they do work, its not a g4 skimmer but your not skimmer the monterey aquarium either

 

They are good little workhorses. I don't usually recommend them, as there are definitely better units out there.....but sometimes they dial in right away and work just like they are supposed to. Hang on to this one.......even if you upgrade......