Best Bang-For-The-Buck In-Sump Skimmer Under 20"

[BodiBuilt]

I need a skimmer that will be on a system holding just under 100g
and the space I have under my stand is only 20 1/2" from bottom to top. What are my best options for a in sump skimmer that will require not more than 20" to remove collection cup?
Thanks for advise!

 

[kdblove_99]

That ATi didnt fit?

 

[kdblove_99]

The Euroreef RS100 is 20"
bubble master 200 is 19.6" high but almost double the price of the ER

 

[kdblove_99]

Dave,

I just remembered there is a thread and i think funman1 had it and its on RC here somewhere. but it told the stats of just about every skimmer imaginable

 

[shiveley]

AquaC EV-120 Protein Skimmer
Specifications:

* Height: 18"
* Recommend pumps: Mag Drive 5
* Footprint: 4.75" x 8.5"
* Foam Tower: 4"OD
* Tank Size: 50-150 gallons
* JG Fitting: optional
* Bubble Size: .03â€"œ.05mm
* Water flow-thru rate: 225gph
* Volume of foam produced: 90cu.in.

 

[shiveley]

or, you can't get any lower profile than this:

Tunze DOC Skimmer 9205-
Recommended for aquariums of up to 500 litres (132 USgal.)
Dimensions: L280 x W157 x H195 mm (L11 x W6.1 x H7.7 in.)
Installation depth: approx. 60 to 90 mm (2.3 to 3.5 in.)
230 V / 50 Hz (115 V / 60Hz) 12 W
Air capacity: 500 l/h (132 USgal./h)

 

[Reefugee]

If your interested in a AquaC EV-120 (minus pump), I have one that I can sell you.

Minh

 

[kdblove_99]

wonder how good that Tunze is. hard to believe that little think is rated for 132gallons? That collection cups looks like you will be cleaning it out hourly

 

[bored4long]

Here is a Skimmer Comparison Chart: http://www.aquariumcontrollers.com/files/skimmers.html

All specs listed. HTH.

 

[jtarmitage]

I think your only real choices are Tunze, or HOB units on the tank.

 

[BodiBuilt]

Sweet - thanks guys! A little more research to do...
Hey Minh, how much for the Aqua-C and what is the recomended pump?

 

[Reefugee]

Bodibult - how about $80 for the skimmer. There is a slight hairline fracture - but it shouldn't affect the skimmer. You will need to purchase a pump for the skimmer. The previous owner was using a Mag 5. Scrun209 was selling a Mag5 for $25 (not a bad deal). http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1341797

If you want pictures, I can take some tomorrow.

 

[Reefugee]

BTW - they recommend a Mag 5, Mag 7 or an Eheim 1260. If it was my choice, I would pick the eheim 1260.

http://www.proteinskimmer.com/Product Pages/EV120.htm

 

[kdblove_99]

agree if you get this i would also get an Eheim over the other 2