Bubble magnus curve 5 skimmer depth question

[Pearfish]

I got a really nice wet dry sump from my friend for free. I also got the skimmer for $125 brand new. Can i get away with putting the skimmer in 7 inches of water because if i raise the water any higher the majority of bioballs will be under water which is not beneficial. Pls help. Hope i didnt waste money. i should have gotten an out of sump skimmer .

 

[Perk2]

The easiest is to give it a try. It is not optimal but it could work.

Is it not possible to add a skimmer section to the sump?

 

[Bent]

I have my BM is about 6". After some break in time it runs like a champ.

The water level adjuster really has a ton of play.

 

[Pearfish]

How could i add a skimmer section. I definitely have the room

 

[Bent]

You could use a sterilite container or something, set it under the tank drain, and put the skimmer in there.

I just measured and my skimmer is only sitting in 4.5" of water and it's doing fine.