couple equipment questions

[Charlie97L]

hey, has anyone used a coralife protein skimmer? i was looking at the 125 gal needlewheel for use on a 55 gal with a sump.

also, i have the chance to get a 55 gal clarity plus acrylic tank from a friend for cheap... is that a good brand? how are acrylic tanks, anything to watch out for?

 

[Paintbug]

i have not personally used one of the coralife skimmers, but i have hear alot of great things about them. the only complant i have herd about is it causes microbubbles if you use it as a HOT. if you use in a sump you wont notice them. i am looking to get their largest one myself.

the only downsides to acrylic tanks i know of is they scratch REAL easy, and the price. sounds like you have the price part taken care of.

 

[Charlie97L]

anyone else? why are microbubbles bad? the search isn't working, otherwise I wouldn't ask such a n00b thing. I've done freshwater before, but always had a hang on filter, so this is new territory.

 

[Paintbug]

the google search works 24/7 http://www.reefcentral.com/search.php?s=&menu=11

the microbubbles can gather under rocks, causing air pockets. that can be bad for the LR. other than that i dont know of any unwanted effects of microbubbles.

 

[bllfish]

I have a CSS 220 for my 72 bow. Works great. I actually have it hanging on my sump with the outflow to the sump before filters. No micro problem at all!