Looks like a fairly simple protien skimmer. To be fair it seems expensive for what it is, I have a bubble magus curve 5 and this just seems like a larger copy for 4 times the price so it sure it's worth the money. Thanks for the videos Jake, informative as ever.
Came to check out the Skimmer review, couldn't stop noticing your cool Ganesha Tee-shirt! Jake Adams and Reef Builders most discussed names among Indian reefers. ✌️
I appreciate the review. I was wondering maybe if there are any future reviews on carbon, gfos, trace elements supplements reviews coming? These would be very helpful towards new and old reefers, thanks !
Not trying to hate on you Jake, but I didn’t hear anything negative about the skimmer. A proper review always try’s to move/evolve every product, even those that are close to perfection. I will never begrudge you for monetizing your efforts, but in order to have a balanced, brood appeal that affords trust for your viewers in your opinions you have to throw in the negatives. I know you have in the past, but when you are beholden to a sponsor, it is important to maintain the integrity of your hard earned reputation. I have worked with Chinese companies, and I know it is very difficult to offer constructive criticism, the higher archly of the management layers will not allow these productive criticisms to filter upstream, thus great potential is often slow to market. One such criticism would be availability, distribution, etc . Keep up the great work, I will most definitely be purchasing one of these skimmers as soon as I can locate and verify customer support.
That looks like a pretty solid skimmer. Still, I wish companies would make more recirculating skimmers so you can modify the water throughput, increase contact time, and have more control. I just worry that 5000l per hour of water is too much water running through that chassis to effectively skim (though it looks like it is doing well).
Great skimmer, but now I realize why none are being sold . I reached out to Cove and they want $1559 for the I250 Pro Skimmer!!!! No offense to Cove but for $1559 , I can buy a Total Exclusiv Bubble King all built in Germany or an Ultra Reef all built in Italy. I just cannot see spending the same on a Chinese made Skimmer. At that point I can just go Reef Octopus and it is also Chinese made Skimmer at good quality.
The build quality of the skimmer and the German AquaBee pump are unquestionable, whether you get that level of performance will really depend on your set up
I checked out cove skimmers about 5 years ago and I really liked the product and I wanted one but Chen Leo wasn't selling them in the US yet. Are they available for us in the US now? And if they are where can I get one?
Just saw them on ebay, new for $750, ridiculous price difference, dont know why. And the biggest one on onecove website is 1900 and on ebay 1350. Hope that helps.
Daniel Pietruczuk we don’t have distributor I states right now. But we can do express delivery . Thanks for support. Feel free to add my Facebook: Chen Leo
@@leochen3470 Ohh I am good with my skimmer right now, in the future when I have a bigger tank I will definitely look into your skimmers. I was just "helping" "915Mag" above, found your skimmers on ebay, with a huge price difference which was kinda strange to me.
I've been hunting the web trying to find these for sale since Jayoe nation showed them on his channel several months ago. (Now that's a crazy tank lol) In fact, I've been hunting for the skimmer, sump, reactors, etc but they seem to be unavailable for sale ANYWHERE let alone the UK. Please help him go global so I can have one.... 😂😂🏴❤💚🐠 👍👍
Still not following on the concept of "American style build from China", I mean virtually everything is from China... even a lot of the "German made" stuff. That said, nice looking skimmer, although 250 I assume means mm wide, so traditionally that's going to handle 200-400 gallons for that size, and yeah I know the pump... but it seems to be a counter to your statement of skimmers that put a beefy pump in a medium size body. Overall, seems like something to go toe to toe with say the Vertex Alpha 250 as far as price point. I'm always skeptical about skimmer ratings though, they might tell you "good for 200 gallons" but then the fine print says "On light bioload tank" like who keeps a light bioload tank except maybe those ULNS people :D
Sponsored product reviews are not a true review. It is a conflict of interest. You are not going to give a bad review if it helps fund your channel as companies will stop funding you and giving you their products so they will always be great. I know you need to raise funds but its target infomercial and turning people away from youtuber channels. I expect to see a wave of cove products on other youtube channels for a few weeks, Like the recent fritz campaign "Iv used this for years" i.e since last week when payment cleared
In my case it's different - I approach companies about sponsoring videos about products I REALLY love because I wouldn't bother reviewing products that I know are going to be crummy.
This isn't a rant, just how I see it... I'm pretty sure Jake wouldn't brag something up if he didnt believe in it, yes there are others who are exactly like you describe but I would never include this channel in that bracket. Have you seen how much this guy has done for the hobby? Its mindvlowing. He deserves some recognition and financial help along the way in the form of sponsorship or whatever. I know I would love to be sponsored by a certain company, I'd save a fortune and I'm only a hobbyist. This is Jake's life.
Many youtubbers say the same Jake. I do love your videos but sponsored product reviews and plugs is wrecking youtube in all aspects. No company will pay you review/advertise their product without a few agreed / script promises. I purchased items from reliable companies that turned out to be crap. All companies have it in their stock wardrobe so you cannot guarantee all their items will be great and if your paid to review it you would be paid say its great. Inexperienced members of the hobby follow your every word and your number of followers is ad space for these companies.
Just because a product is sponsored doesn't mean a youtuber can't be objective. Every youtuber takes a certain risk when doing sponsored reviews. If you recommend crap your community will turn on you so there is incentive to be objective or as Jake said avoid products you can't stand behind.
Echo is hard to mediate in that environment. The hard walls will always add reflective sound problems. Short of adding foam padding to the ceiling and walls, a dead kitty and lapel mic will help a bunch.
C'est parfait Jake toute ces marques, de skimmeur, pompes de brassages ou remonter, éclairage etc mais finalement, tu vas perdre tout le monde parce que trop de choix, TUE LE CHOIX !!! 🤔🤔🤔
Great review as usual. Thanks jake
Your the best Jake. I love your channel, such great info and eye candy combo. Nice work brother.
Looks slick ! Thanks for reviewing 😎
great review Im currently in a 500 gallon biuld/planning phase and im super interested in this cove skimmer now. Thanks alot
Looks like a fairly simple protien skimmer. To be fair it seems expensive for what it is, I have a bubble magus curve 5 and this just seems like a larger copy for 4 times the price so it sure it's worth the money. Thanks for the videos Jake, informative as ever.
I remember seeing the owner of Cove’s reef on The JaYoe Nation UA-cam channel. It was pretty amazing!
thank you for your video for Protein Skimmer.
Came to check out the Skimmer review, couldn't stop noticing your cool Ganesha Tee-shirt! Jake Adams and Reef Builders most discussed names among Indian reefers. ✌️
I appreciate the review. I was wondering maybe if there are any future reviews on carbon, gfos, trace elements supplements reviews coming? These would be very helpful towards new and old reefers, thanks !
What camera do you film with man? Such good quality!
Great review Jake great looking skimmer
Thank you 👍🏻
Aquabee pumps are great. Deltec used them on their skimmers many years ago.
I had a very hard time getting parts for the aquabee pump.
Mr. Niceguy you can contact the factory who sell the pump to you. Cove cooperate with aquebee since 10 years ago.
Hey Jake, what is the difference in the I and IS brand of these skimmers?? Thanks great vid as always
hopefully we can get an update on some tanks soon
they're right around the corner
Cool skimmer!
Not trying to hate on you Jake, but I didn’t hear anything negative about the skimmer. A proper review always try’s to move/evolve every product, even those that are close to perfection. I will never begrudge you for monetizing your efforts, but in order to have a balanced, brood appeal that affords trust for your viewers in your opinions you have to throw in the negatives. I know you have in the past, but when you are beholden to a sponsor, it is important to maintain the integrity of your hard earned reputation. I have worked with Chinese companies, and I know it is very difficult to offer constructive criticism, the higher archly of the management layers will not allow these productive criticisms to filter upstream, thus great potential is often slow to market. One such criticism would be availability, distribution, etc . Keep up the great work, I will most definitely be purchasing one of these skimmers as soon as I can locate and verify customer support.
Great review. Does it come any smaller? That current sizes too big for my sump.
Excellent video review jake! So where can you get one of these?
Hi Jake, good video 👍.
That looks like a pretty solid skimmer. Still, I wish companies would make more recirculating skimmers so you can modify the water throughput, increase contact time, and have more control. I just worry that 5000l per hour of water is too much water running through that chassis to effectively skim (though it looks like it is doing well).
Great skimmer, but now I realize why none are being sold . I reached out to Cove and they want $1559 for the I250 Pro Skimmer!!!!
No offense to Cove but for $1559 , I can buy a Total Exclusiv Bubble King all built in Germany or an Ultra Reef all built in Italy. I just cannot see spending the same on a Chinese made Skimmer. At that point I can just go Reef Octopus and it is also Chinese made Skimmer at good quality.
I wholeheartedly AGREE!
The Cove skimmers use German AquaBee pumps
Jake, in your opinion is this skimmer worth $1559 , I am curious to hear your thoughts?
The build quality of the skimmer and the German AquaBee pump are unquestionable, whether you get that level of performance will really depend on your set up
Is there anything you dont like about it?
i cant see the reefbuilders website unless i do an subscription? that just sucks..
You've lost so much weight! Looking great dude 👌
I checked out cove skimmers about 5 years ago and I really liked the product and I wanted one but Chen Leo wasn't selling them in the US yet. Are they available for us in the US now? And if they are where can I get one?
Bobby Benedict thanks for support. Brother. Add me . I will offer you a special deal. Thanks
@@leochen3470 Hi Leo, I have been emailing Chris from Cove Skimmers , I am looking for prices on a skimmer to buy in USA.
Nicee Skimmer Jake thanks for the video. How much does the skimmer cost.
915Mang $1,099.99
Just saw them on ebay, new for $750, ridiculous price difference, dont know why. And the biggest one on onecove website is 1900 and on ebay 1350.
Hope that helps.
Daniel Pietruczuk we don’t have distributor I states right now. But we can do express delivery . Thanks for support. Feel free to add my Facebook: Chen Leo
@@leochen3470 Ohh I am good with my skimmer right now, in the future when I have a bigger tank I will definitely look into your skimmers. I was just "helping" "915Mag" above, found your skimmers on ebay, with a huge price difference which was kinda strange to me.
Can the collection cup be removed easily or are we wrestling a wet lobster?
Josh Muldoon easy to remove
Who sells these skimmers?
Totally not an ad.
Did you pay cash for this or was it given to you?
What is that intro music, please
is it possible to open the air silencer for cleaning?
No but it's pretty small and easy to clean as is, I will be adding a secondary silencer to it though
I've been hunting the web trying to find these for sale since Jayoe nation showed them on his channel several months ago. (Now that's a crazy tank lol) In fact, I've been hunting for the skimmer, sump, reactors, etc but they seem to be unavailable for sale ANYWHERE let alone the UK. Please help him go global so I can have one.... 😂😂🏴❤💚🐠 👍👍
DrOfWelshMagic actually many uk shop and importer contact me but still waiting for the good partner. Anyway. Thanks for support.
@@leochen3470 hey Leo, I'll be one of the first in the queue when that happens, hopefully very soon. 🙏🙏🏴💚❤🐠
Cove 👍👍👍
Still not following on the concept of "American style build from China", I mean virtually everything is from China... even a lot of the "German made" stuff.
That said, nice looking skimmer, although 250 I assume means mm wide, so traditionally that's going to handle 200-400 gallons for that size, and yeah I know the pump... but it seems to be a counter to your statement of skimmers that put a beefy pump in a medium size body. Overall, seems like something to go toe to toe with say the Vertex Alpha 250 as far as price point. I'm always skeptical about skimmer ratings though, they might tell you "good for 200 gallons" but then the fine print says "On light bioload tank" like who keeps a light bioload tank except maybe those ULNS people :D
Sponsored product reviews are not a true review. It is a conflict of interest. You are not going to give a bad review if it helps fund your channel as companies will stop funding you and giving you their products so they will always be great. I know you need to raise funds but its target infomercial and turning people away from youtuber channels. I expect to see a wave of cove products on other youtube channels for a few weeks, Like the recent fritz campaign "Iv used this for years" i.e since last week when payment cleared
In my case it's different - I approach companies about sponsoring videos about products I REALLY love because I wouldn't bother reviewing products that I know are going to be crummy.
This isn't a rant, just how I see it... I'm pretty sure Jake wouldn't brag something up if he didnt believe in it, yes there are others who are exactly like you describe but I would never include this channel in that bracket. Have you seen how much this guy has done for the hobby? Its mindvlowing. He deserves some recognition and financial help along the way in the form of sponsorship or whatever. I know I would love to be sponsored by a certain company, I'd save a fortune and I'm only a hobbyist. This is Jake's life.
Many youtubbers say the same Jake. I do love your videos but sponsored product reviews and plugs is wrecking youtube in all aspects. No company will pay you review/advertise their product without a few agreed / script promises. I purchased items from reliable companies that turned out to be crap. All companies have it in their stock wardrobe so you cannot guarantee all their items will be great and if your paid to review it you would be paid say its great. Inexperienced members of the hobby follow your every word and your number of followers is ad space for these companies.
Just because a product is sponsored doesn't mean a youtuber can't be objective. Every youtuber takes a certain risk when doing sponsored reviews. If you recommend crap your community will turn on you so there is incentive to be objective or as Jake said avoid products you can't stand behind.
Reef it up. It is if making money from the review as the company have paid him (what ever way contact was made) it is not impartial.
Jake love the title music who sings it
need some echo resistant mic
Man I removed so much echo in post, definitely going to work on the audio capture and natural echo reduction for the studio.
@@ReefBuildersVideo its not horrible by all means, but have you tried a lavader mic?
Echo is hard to mediate in that environment. The hard walls will always add reflective sound problems. Short of adding foam padding to the ceiling and walls, a dead kitty and lapel mic will help a bunch.
C'est parfait Jake toute ces marques, de skimmeur, pompes de brassages ou remonter, éclairage etc mais finalement, tu vas perdre tout le monde parce que trop de choix, TUE LE CHOIX !!! 🤔🤔🤔
Uhh most or us will never own one of them
not dogging on your editing but i dont see why sex music has to be in a protein skimmer review.
You were thinking that cause you're a pervert.