jayjay5531
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Which is better? What are the actual pros and cons?
I have this HOB skimmer http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...d=03cseYY&ref=6194&subref=AA&cmpid=PLA_B_6194 but I want to get a sump, and I'm wondering if I should eventually get an in-sump skimmer to utilize that space. I know with the HOB filters they say to position the intake so that it collects from the surface of the water. Is this actually an advantage? Don't you lose that advantage with an in-sump filter?
Also, I've heard that venturi skimmers are better than countercurrent skimmers? How do I know which type mine is? Has anyone here used the one I have^ and liked it?
Thanks!!
I have this HOB skimmer http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...d=03cseYY&ref=6194&subref=AA&cmpid=PLA_B_6194 but I want to get a sump, and I'm wondering if I should eventually get an in-sump skimmer to utilize that space. I know with the HOB filters they say to position the intake so that it collects from the surface of the water. Is this actually an advantage? Don't you lose that advantage with an in-sump filter?
Also, I've heard that venturi skimmers are better than countercurrent skimmers? How do I know which type mine is? Has anyone here used the one I have^ and liked it?
Thanks!!