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Little Shop of Coral

Eshopps C-120 Protein Skimmer

Eshopps C-120 Protein Skimmer

$310.47 CAD
$310.47 CAD
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The successor to the 3rd Generation of the ESHOPPS PSK-Series, the C-Class introductory level of Skimmers continues to redefine simplicity and easy set-up. All integrated within a completely redesigned skimmer body equipped with an internal needle wheel pump that allows for a smaller footprint and extreme reliability. The new C-Class Skimmers are equipped with new features such as, an adjustable water level easy turn knob, a venturi, air silencer, thumb screw secured twist off pump base, large collection cup, and bubble plate. Guaranteed to grab the attention of budget conscious hobbyists.

FEATURES

  • Easy tuning for precise skimming
  • Thumb screw secured pump base
  • SICCE Needle wheel pump
  • Quiet Performance

SPECIFICATIONS

Diameter 4.75″

Height 18″

Footprint 7″ x 6″

Water Level 6.5″ – 8.5″

Tank Rating 40-120g

Pump SE-200

Watts 10

Bioload Capacity 40g – Heavy, 90g – Medium, 120g – Light

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LIGHT

LOW: Place coral at the bottom of the tank. Depending on the type, coral may need to be placed off sand and therefore mounted on a ceramic disc of piece of rock.

MEDIUM: Place coral at mid-range of the tank. Best placed/glued on top of a rock scape at mid-range height. 

HIGH: Place coral from mid range to just below water level. SPS coral are shallow growing so they require and are able to tolerate intense light.

FLOW

LOW: Most soft coral do well with a small, gentle pulse. There are certain corals that can even be placed in areas of indirect flow, meaning places aside a rock structure or set into a entrance to a cave style space.

MEDIUM: Many LPS types of coral prefer medium pulse current. Most Euphyllia or corals that have more tissue structure connected to their skeleton, don’t like to be in a high flow area like the direct flow of the wave pump.

HIGH: Similar to high light, SPS enjoy being in some heavy current. Most LPS and SPS that branch encrust or plate prefer high flow that simulates the top water waves.

SKILL

ENTRY: While some may say beginner level, "Entry" is a good term to be used when starting out in the world of corals and marine life. Prior to adding livestock, you want to ensure that your reef has the proper parameters including zero levels of ammonia and nitrite. Seeing traces of nitrate in your waters is a good sign - just keep them at a lower level of 2ppm to 10ppm. Maintaining correct temperature and salinity are a huge factor to stable parameters. Starting to monitor your PH, alkalinity, calcium and magnesium is a great habit to get into to keep a successful reef.

While some soft coral don’t require too much light, having a proper reef light that puts out the proper pars is very important. You'll also want to have a good amount of flow and protected rock areas, as placing corals in their happy spot is ideal for success.

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