Reddit reviews Coralife Biocube Protein Skimmer
We found 5 Reddit comments about Coralife Biocube Protein Skimmer. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Simple to set-up, easy to cleanFits conveniently into built-in filtration system in the back of the BioCube AquariumHeavy-duty air pump, air flow valve, skimmer and tubing included
That second thing to the right Is shaped like a cheap skimmer
I picked up this one:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C2DBFX4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hard to say how well it works, but I do pull out a container of skim muck about once a day, and it's pretty dark/grimy, so it's clearly working to some degree.
I'm also not using it on a biocube, just a standard 30 gallon.
OK, I'll increase the water changes. Just have been going to my LFS instead of snagging an RO/DI system. Plus 5 gallons of saltwater runs me $3 total.
Think this will be suitable for a biocube? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C2DBFX4/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_AF2WBb63MWA0X
Is there a specific filter pad or sponge that you would recommend?
I tried to keep low cost on my tank too. I've got a 20gal live rock/hitchhiker pest tank, I only payed about 80$ right off but with all the live rock I keep adding probably closer to 150$. I'm planning on getting a clownfish eventually.
I bought this skimmer for only 30$ it works fine for my setup but the wood air stones are annoying.
http://www.amazon.com/Coralife-BioCube-Protein-Skimmer-Aquarium/dp/B00C2DBFX4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1405479235&sr=8-3&keywords=protien+skimmers
Are you using bioballs or live rock in the second chamber?
Most of the reading I've done is very anit-bio balls as they are a poor media for filtration.
Now, this might not apply to you because I'm trying to rehab a tank that had 2 yrs of neglect. But I "upgraded" the filtration and here's my setup:
1st chamber:
Biocube Skimmer
2nd Chamber:
Media Cartridge
Cartridge from bottom to top slots:
Purigen
Matrix in a bag
sponge
filter floss
3rd chamber:
empty
I'm considering upgrading the powerhead to increase the gph hitting the filtration and adding a splitter to the nozzle so I can have two directions of outflow in order to reduce dead zones in the tank.