Super Skimmer Rocks!

[digitalsteve]

do u get a large amount of micro bubbles entering your tank ? i seem to be getting a ton of them

[outtafocus]

I had the same problem.
I used the pu,p valve. You have to play with its setting to get bubbles and have a reduced flow.

You have to have the water return exit ABOVE the water level. By having it below causes back pressure on the system and water has no where to go but up.
I dont even have the flex tubing on mine, just the 90 degree into the bubble trap.
The valve is a weird one (red) all the way in either direction is the same, fully open. If you pull off the return 90 you can see the gate in the valve. spin the knob back and forth, this will give you an idea of where the gate actually blocks the return line, there by increasing the water level in the skimmer.

Funny sounds like I know what I am talking about. Considering I was asking the same questions last week.

[Salinity Now]

do u get a large amount of micro bubbles entering your tank ? i seem to be getting a ton of them

1. Raise the bubble production diffuser rim to the same elevation of the tanks water line.

2. Pull the black sponge out about 1/2" or a bit more higher than the bubble production diffuser rim.

3. Adjust the output tubing to be just slightly into the sponge. Mine actually goes down about an 1" or more into the hole of the sponge. It isn't causing any back pressure issues so far and it also reduses the amount of salt spray.

4. Get a cold glass of beer and stare at a bubble free tank.

[Salinity Now]

Funny sounds like I know what I am talking about. Considering I was asking the same questions last week.

I think anyone that has purchased this skimmer and is able to break it in and produce some tomacco juice knows what their talking about.

[outtafocus]

The leak around the red knob has started again. There is no back pressure on the system, so I have no idea whats causing it. Coralife said they would sent me a new o ring, but I have yet to receive it. Till the o ring arrives I have pulled the skimmer off of the tank for now.
Its odd how the skimmer has gone for more than 3weeks with no problems them suddenly this again.

[albert_dao]

I've found that the microbubbles die down after the skimmer has broken in (2-3 weeks).

[outtafocus]

I received the o ring from ESU today. However Im pretty sure they did not read the email I sent to them. ESU shipped me the o ring which seals the collection cup to the skimmer body, I am not complaining because now I have a spare.
But my skimmer still leaks at the knob. I will figure something out.

[smokinreefer]

so whats the verdict on this super skimmer? you all pleased with it?

i am considering a HOB for a smallish tank...
hows the noise, i'd prefer a quiet skimmer as this will be in the TV room.

thanks.

[dirtyreefer]

I think it's the best HOB back out there (not including the deltec one which I've heard is really good but $$$), mainly because it's using the needlewheel technology.

It's quieter than a Remora, but you can never get a silent skimmer

[raquel]

Hi All,

Well as for my vote, the following info should give it away.

After 2 major leaks, I have packed up the Superskimmer and it now resides in my closet.

I moved it to a new tank and it just went nuts. I guess it had settled down on the first one but it still dripped from various parts.

So, my vote is for my good ol' reliable Aqua C Remora Pro, it's quieter, doesnt leak at all and once I upgraded to a Mag 5 it skims like crazy.

Hope that helps!

PS Anyone wanna buy my Superskimmer?

PSS How do I change the subject line of my old post?