9010 overkill for 29 gal and 10 gal sump?

[caymanada]

After a very long time (about 12 years) from having my last saltwater tank, I am setting up a 29 gal reef tank with a 10 gal sump. I am looking for a skimmer that is compact enough for the sump, either in-sump or hang-on, and of course space is at a premium. Eventually, I want to change my 100 gal freshwater tank to a reef tank and either use the skimmer that I buy for the 29 gal as the back-up or supplement skimmer for the 100 gal.

The Tunze 9010 fits my sump, and gets better reviews, than any other small reef tank skimmer on the market. If I used it for the 29 gal would the "overkill" size cause problems?

Would it just mean I had to clean the collection cup less often?

Would the water flow through the skimmer cause problems for such a small volume sump?

What is the mimimum area, including free waterflow space around the skimmer, that I can have with the the 9010?

Thanks for your help.

 

[rvitko]

It should be fine, it is a better value than a 9005 and sump kit. It needs an area of 5 * 7.

 

[caymanada]

What is the minimum height needed to easily remove the collection cup?

Thanks for your help.

 

[easye123]

when u say 5 * 7 do u mean 5 inches long and 7 inches deep..can u turn it soo it can be the opposite???

 

[rvitko]

Yes and yes. As a hang on it measures about 4.7 by 5, in sump it measures about 4.7 by 6.7 because of the added outlet pipe.

 

[caymanada]

Roger,

What is the minimum height needed to easily remove the collection cup?

I am going to use it in a baffled sump where the water height will consistently be 2-3" below the top edge of the tank, do I need the extension set (9005.400)?

Thanks for your help.

 

[rvitko]

You need 6" of clearance to comfortably remove the cup, so a total height of 23" or so. How deep will the water be? You may have to run it in in tank format if the water level is more than 10" high.