9410 Skimmer

[Jgh67]

Starting new reef aquarium and have read good things about Tunze skimmers and ATO products. The 90 gallon reef will be connected to a sump (Trigger Chystal 18" cube) with fixed 9" water level. Does this depth support optimal skimmer performance?

 

[rvitko]

Either the skimmer would need to be raised or the water level lowered, the optimal is 6-7" and usually 6" is best for the first month or two, at higher water levels it is much more difficult to adjust the skimmer so it does not simply fill the cup with water.