I have a nuvo fusion 40 , I'm in the process of buying equipment to set it up and was looking at this skimmer. I havent found much feedback on it and the little bit i have didnt seem to be impartial. Just lookin for some real world feedback. TIA
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I had one on a CadLights AIO awhile back. It worked well, but I sort of hated it.
It performed well. The problem is dialing it in and every other time you clean the skimmer cup, you'll may have to dial it back in.
You turn the tube to adjust the water height, then tighten the screw to lock it into place. The act of tightening the screw adjusted the water height, so you'd start over. The screw eventually broke on me. It took me awhile to realize it only sits in the water ~5 - 5.25 inches, which means it sits way out of my tank and was an eyesore. Most hang-on skimmers are challenging, so I don't know if it's worse than others. I researched replacing it and there didn't seem to be a clear winner. It came with the tank, otherwise I might have tried the Tunze instead.
EDIT: CadLights has a pretty horrible reputation, so that colored me. I was happy to move off their AIO into a Reefer.
I have it and think its the best one for the Nuvo 40. Although I'm still learning how to tune it.I have a nuvo fusion 40 , I'm in the process of buying equipment to set it up and was looking at this skimmer. I havent found much feedback on it and the little bit i have didnt seem to be impartial. Just lookin for some real world feedback. TIA
Does that skimmer actually fit in the skimmer chamber? Looks like you have it in the second chamber from the right ?I have it and think its the best one for the Nuvo 40. Although I'm still learning how to tune it.
Ive had the Ghost and a Tunze, but they don't compare to the new pls 50
Yes, the one closer to the middle. I don't think a chamber is designed for a skimmer because i hear a lot of other people putting their skimmer in the first chambers where the water overflows in. I guess it's all preference but I want my mechanical (foam) filter as the first step in my sump to catch all the larger particles before skimming and going through my pump.Does that skimmer actually fit in the skimmer chamber? Looks like you have it in the second chamber from the right ?
Update: My CAD Light Elite II skimmer began making a ton of noise recently. I've contacted the company and they have been responsive. We have yet to solve the problem, however. I took the pump apart and found nothing broken. However, the impeller is very wobbly and slides back and forth on the shaft. The company claims the pump is under warranty if it fails completely, but not otherwise. A new pump is $40. I installed it in October 2018. If I have to replace the pump every 6 months, I'll have to find a more reliable skimmer.
My pump gave up on my today and I can’t find a replacement pump on their website.. where did you get yours from if you don’t mind me asking?Update: My CAD Light Elite II skimmer began making a ton of noise recently. I've contacted the company and they have been responsive. We have yet to solve the problem, however. I took the pump apart and found nothing broken. However, the impeller is very wobbly and slides back and forth on the shaft. The company claims the pump is under warranty if it fails completely, but not otherwise. A new pump is $40. I installed it in October 2018. If I have to replace the pump every 6 months, I'll have to find a more reliable skimmer.