Any recommendations to this design?

[scumonkey]

ReeferM085 "Wouldn't it suck up all the pods in the return also?"
YES it would!!
ReeferM085 "Would the -SKIMMER- section be a better spot for it?
That's what I ment to say-i'ts where I put my Eheim ;^)

 

[ReeferMO85]

That's what I what I figured you meant. Almost done with the plumbing plans for the display tank.

 

[wjhuie]

get a different skimmer try the octopus line of skimmers best bang for your buck>

 

[ReeferMO85]

Really? I appreciate that advice a lot, that is what I have been looking for. I was recommended the Berlin. What are the pros and cons vs. the Octopus skimmers? Thanks.

 

[ReeferMO85]

Also, those who are questioning the fuge dimensions, isn't 11.5"H x 9"W x 12"D big enough for the fuge itself? For a 30 gal.?

 

[ReeferMO85]

But back to the Octopus, Pors. Vs. Cons. against the Berlin?

 

[ReeferMO85]

Anyone have info on the Octopus skimmer vs. Berlin?

 

[ReeferMO85]

Anyone have info on the Octopus skimmer vs. Berlin?

 

[ReeferMO85]

I did some flow rate calculation:

Mag 9.5 produces 950Gph

At 4' it produces 800Gph

SCWD takes away 10% efficiency

Going through SCWD it produces 720Gph

After a couple PVC elbows I figure the GRAND TOTAL FLOW RATE to be around 700Gph

My overflow produces 600Gph so I will definitly need my return to flow back into my fuge

 

[ReeferMO85]

DONE