Great White Dc Protein Skimmer Review Gw-7

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I went back and forth on what protein skimmer to get for under $500. I was unhappy with my AC red sea skimmer 300.

My first impressions out of the box, it looked like a clean built skimmer with a lot of extras included.

Everything was simple to put together and other then a tiny imperfection in the cup where it screws in looked well built. The imperfection wasn’t going to affect the function, so I didn’t care. I didn’t like the pump not being mounted to the floor but once in I forget it isn’t.

This is by far the quietest skimmer I have ever heard or had. I mean my computer fan is louder. I can't hear it if more then a foot or 2 away from the tank.
Plus, the cup goes in so easy and out which was a pain for my red sea skimmer.


First couple of days the water in my sump was too high so I needed to order a protein skimmer stand got one from printed reef. I was letting it break in staring at bubbles for 5 days without the best skim.

Normal break in I was trying to adjust the speed and of pump which was at 16 and the water volume level. I find out my air valve was too closed which was causing micro bubbles.

One week in and I am starting to get better skim then my red sea skimmer. I was scared I made a wrong choice but after the 5th day and air valve adjustments I had great success with foam levels still more break in period to come.

I will fine tune it and report back after the break in period over the next month.

Current system is a red sea reefer 425xl 90gallon established tank.
 

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Thanks for the feedback! The Dalua Great White skimmers are often overlooked (or at least don't seem to get as much press as they deserve IMHO) so your input at you continue to use your skimmer is most welcomed.
 

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If you ever run a Venturi type skimmer instead of that needlewheel, you will never look at another needlewheel again I'd be willing to bet.

Article I did a while back on skimmers and what my personal experience has taught me. Also a minor rebuild of a Venturi Skimmer in this thread. You know your skimmer is working good if when you empty it stinks so bad your family complains about the stink, the smell really should make you gag if the skimmer is really stripping nutrients as it should.

 

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