WMAS Discussion Forum : Cadlights PLS-50 nano skimmer review http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:35:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 20:19:15 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=66555 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Cadlights PLS-50 nano skimmer review : I&#039;m running a simple double...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66555&PID=540756&title=cadlights-pls50-nano-skimmer-review#540756 Author: kellerexpress
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Posted: October 22 2013 at 8:19pm

I'm running a simple double float ato from autotopoff.com in chamber 3. Works perfectly]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2013 20:19:15 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66555&PID=540756&title=cadlights-pls50-nano-skimmer-review#540756 <![CDATA[Cadlights PLS-50 nano skimmer review : I&#039;ve got an ATO on all my...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66555&PID=540486&title=cadlights-pls50-nano-skimmer-review#540486 Author: Ann_A
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Posted: October 21 2013 at 8:51am

I've got an ATO on all my tanks. Definitely one of the best pieces of equipment I have. There are tons of DIY options or units you can buy. I run a tunze on my main tank and a DIY on my 29 zoa tank. Both work great and I've never had a problem.]]> Mon, 21 Oct 2013 08:51:14 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66555&PID=540486&title=cadlights-pls50-nano-skimmer-review#540486 <![CDATA[Cadlights PLS-50 nano skimmer review : I don&#039;t have an ato. Do you?...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66555&PID=540483&title=cadlights-pls50-nano-skimmer-review#540483 Author: peiji
Subject: 66555
Posted: October 21 2013 at 8:37am

I don't have an ato. Do you? Would you mind sharing your solution? I never even thought about doing one for a nano. ]]> Mon, 21 Oct 2013 08:37:59 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66555&PID=540483&title=cadlights-pls50-nano-skimmer-review#540483 <![CDATA[Cadlights PLS-50 nano skimmer review : Nice work! Constant water level...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66555&PID=540302&title=cadlights-pls50-nano-skimmer-review#540302 Author: kellerexpress
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Posted: October 19 2013 at 2:58am

Nice work! Constant water level is a must for consistent performance. do you have an ato?]]> Sat, 19 Oct 2013 02:58:27 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66555&PID=540302&title=cadlights-pls50-nano-skimmer-review#540302 <![CDATA[Cadlights PLS-50 nano skimmer review : So finally... Success! I got...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66555&PID=540260&title=cadlights-pls50-nano-skimmer-review#540260 Author: peiji
Subject: 66555
Posted: October 18 2013 at 6:48pm

So finally... Success! I got it to fit complete inside my hood. All i did was take off the mounting bracket and set the skimmer on a glass jar. As you can see, I could even shut the back if I wanted to but I usually keep it open anyway because of the heat. My only concern now is keeping the water level constant to maximize skimmage. 





]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:48:14 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66555&PID=540260&title=cadlights-pls50-nano-skimmer-review#540260 <![CDATA[Cadlights PLS-50 nano skimmer review : Molli wrote:Unless I&#039;m...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66555&PID=540252&title=cadlights-pls50-nano-skimmer-review#540252 Author: Ann_A
Subject: 66555
Posted: October 18 2013 at 5:11pm

Originally posted by Molli Molli wrote:

Unless I'm confusing this skimmer with another brand, I thought one of the sales pitches for this skimmer was that you didn't have to worry about water depth for it to work as it should.

I think what they meant by that was that it doesn't need a lot of water to run in. However, I would agree that it wasn't a very accurate statement seeing as mine is very sensitive to the water depth that it's in.
]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2013 17:11:10 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66555&PID=540252&title=cadlights-pls50-nano-skimmer-review#540252 <![CDATA[Cadlights PLS-50 nano skimmer review : Molli wrote: kellerexpress...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66555&PID=540165&title=cadlights-pls50-nano-skimmer-review#540165 Author: kellerexpress
Subject: 66555
Posted: October 18 2013 at 4:22am

Originally posted by Molli Molli wrote:

Originally posted by kellerexpress kellerexpress wrote:

Sounds like you have the skimmer too deep in the water. It works best in 5-6 of water, measured from the bottom of the pump. Then adjust the bubble level to the top of the reaction chamber, just before the cup neck. Also keep in mind it takes about a week to break in.




Unless I'm confusing this skimmer with another brand, I thought one of the sales pitches for this skimmer was that you didn't have to worry about water depth for it to work as it should.

Never heard that before, cadlights website recommends 4-7"
]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2013 04:22:48 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66555&PID=540165&title=cadlights-pls50-nano-skimmer-review#540165 <![CDATA[Cadlights PLS-50 nano skimmer review : maybe I just need it to break...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66555&PID=540153&title=cadlights-pls50-nano-skimmer-review#540153 Author: peiji
Subject: 66555
Posted: October 17 2013 at 9:31pm

maybe I just need it to break in because at 5-6" of water, it doesn't come close to the top. ]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2013 21:31:49 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66555&PID=540153&title=cadlights-pls50-nano-skimmer-review#540153 <![CDATA[Cadlights PLS-50 nano skimmer review : kellerexpress wrote:Sounds...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66555&PID=540147&title=cadlights-pls50-nano-skimmer-review#540147 Author: Molli
Subject: 66555
Posted: October 17 2013 at 9:04pm

Originally posted by kellerexpress kellerexpress wrote:

Sounds like you have the skimmer too deep in the water. It works best in 5-6 of water, measured from the bottom of the pump. Then adjust the bubble level to the top of the reaction chamber, just before the cup neck. Also keep in mind it takes about a week to break in.




Unless I'm confusing this skimmer with another brand, I thought one of the sales pitches for this skimmer was that you didn't have to worry about water depth for it to work as it should. ]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2013 21:04:46 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66555&PID=540147&title=cadlights-pls50-nano-skimmer-review#540147 <![CDATA[Cadlights PLS-50 nano skimmer review : peiji wrote:I&#039;m also curious...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66555&PID=540143&title=cadlights-pls50-nano-skimmer-review#540143 Author: kellerexpress
Subject: 66555
Posted: October 17 2013 at 8:49pm

Originally posted by peiji peiji wrote:

I'm also curious why the back of your hood seems to be missing. Did you cut it off? There's no way the skimmer will fit in my tank with the hood. Even with the lid in the back open. Unless i take the mount off the skimmer and put it all the way to the bottom. 


I have the hqi model, which has back covers instead of a hood]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2013 20:49:14 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=66555&PID=540143&title=cadlights-pls50-nano-skimmer-review#540143