Orion July 4, 2013 Share July 4, 2013 http://reefbuilders.com/2013/06/12/cad-lights-pls50-nano-skimmer/ Features and specifications for the new PLS-50 Pipeless Protein Skimmer Dimensions: 3.5" x 3.25" x 15" Speed: 190 GPH Air Draw: 187 LPH Pin-wheel impellers Noise emissions: 5dB over audible sound Aquarium Capacity: 10G to 50G 100% Cell-Cast acrylic Easily disassembles in 3 pieces Built in Bubble-Plate Patented lock knob for tension control and full lock of water level adjustment Sliding tank mount for higher or lower settings CAD Lights patented Pipeless design CAD Lights TIA Pro skimmer pumps Includes up-and-down adjustable bracket 3-piece assembly, easily disassembled Comes out July 15th. Going to give this one a shot in my Nuvo 30 gallon. Will post a review once I get it set up for anyone interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bqq100 July 9, 2013 Share July 9, 2013 Can't wait to see a review. I actually hope they re-release the PLS100 with the adjustment/locking knobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion July 30, 2013 Author Share July 30, 2013 Ok finally got this skimmer up and running last night. I am extremely happy so far. The first thing I noticed after I plugged the skimmer in was how quiet it was, and how there were very little microbubbles going back into the tank. My previous skimmer by Innovative Marine was very loud, and produced a lot of microbubbles initially. Instructions were clear, and it took about 5 minutes to set it up. Cadlights also has videos on their website. I ran the skimmer for about 5 minutes in my kitchen sink to mess around with the adjustment knob, and skimmer height adjustment. I believe the directions say to put the skimmer between 4-7" of water with 6" being the best height, which is what I found out too. One note - The instructions also say to run the skimmer for at least one minute before adjusting the foam height. I found that I had to wait at LEAST 5 minutes before making any adjustments. It takes a little time before the foam to level off within the skimmer. Took some precaution and left the skimmer off overnight, and turned it on this morning to let it run while I have been home today. In 10 hours I already have skimmate. I highly recommend this skimmer for any Nano. It's rated for 10-50g tanks, but I probably wouldn't put it on anything larger than a 30 gallon. It's pipeless so it should fit in most nano AIOs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 July 30, 2013 Share July 30, 2013 Nice! Even if those nano skimmers don't pull out a ton they do a great job aerating water and helping PH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmatte August 9, 2013 Share August 9, 2013 I just ordered this for my 30 gallon frag tank due to it's super small footprint. Any update on yours after a week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion August 9, 2013 Author Share August 9, 2013 It's still working great. I just emptied a full cup of skimmate last night. Marine depot has a video up on their website demonstrating the skimmer as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmatte August 10, 2013 Share August 10, 2013 It's still working great. I just emptied a full cup of skimmate last night. Marine depot has a video up on their website demonstrating the skimmer as well. Nice to hear. Hopefully we both still have it a year from now....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonloco February 6, 2014 Share February 6, 2014 How does everyone like the skimmer after running it 6 months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpeyton8 February 18, 2014 Share February 18, 2014 I just picked one up today so far it's awesome I like it!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpeyton8 February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 After one day this is what it's doing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VooDoo Reef March 20, 2014 Share March 20, 2014 A friend has one on an AIO and has been extremely happy with it Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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