Clarisea SK5000 install/Reefer 250

DeanoT88 · Oct 3, 2019

Hello everyone,

Has anyone installed a Clarisea sk5000 into a Reefer 250v3 sump. I've just purchased one and looking for help and advice on the install. Cheers

MrDellimore · Oct 28, 2019

I am purchasing one of these soon for my setup. Did you ever get it setup?

DeanoT88 · Nov 1, 2019

Adellimore said:
I am purchasing one of these soon for my setup. Did you ever get it setup?

Hi, yes I did! It took me a whole day to cut out silicone and glass baffles in the V3 sump to make room for the Clarisea sk5000. Plumbed it straight into the down pipe using some plumbing tape to ensure a secure fit. Had it running just over 3 weeks and it's gone through the first roll. Tank has never been cleaner. Does an amazing job! Not having to change filter socks and clean them brings a whole new level of enjoyment to the hobby! I will start a fresh thread detailing how I did it and the finished article.

Damion123 · Nov 1, 2019

DeanoT88 said:
Hi, yes I did! It took me a whole day to cut out silicone and glass baffles in the V3 sump to make room for the Clarisea sk5000. Plumbed it straight into the down pipe using some plumbing tape to ensure a secure fit. Had it running just over 3 weeks and it's gone through the first roll. Tank has never been cleaner. Does an amazing job! Not having to change filter socks and clean them brings a whole new level of enjoyment to the hobby! I will start a fresh thread detailing how I did it and the finished article.

I would love to see how you did it

DeanoT88 · Nov 1, 2019

Damion123 said:
I would love to see how you did it

I'll post a thread detailing how I did it over the weekend.

MrDellimore · Nov 1, 2019

DeanoT88 said:
I'll post a thread detailing how I did it over the weekend.

Thanks so much! I just ordered one based on your review. I guess I will see how the setup is soon

DeanoT88 · Nov 2, 2019

Adellimore said:
Thanks so much! I just ordered one based on your review. I guess I will see how the setup is soon

No worries! You won't be disappointed! Thread coming soon!

marinelife · Nov 3, 2019

My filter only lasts 3 weeks on my tank. I run it in only a 1" of water to allow maximum efficiency. The tank is cleaner but not 100% I most likely need a second unit. I just have too many large fish for one unit to clean the tank fully.