Possible Biocube 29 Modification

[Brian77]

I recently picked up a used Biocube 29 and I'm kicking around a few modifications. I want to run either a Tunze 9002 or a Hydor Slim Skim but the only location for either unit would be in chamber 2. As you know, chamber 2 does not have a stable water level due to evaporation so here's what I am thinking...

Remove the divider between chamber 1 and 2 and move it towards chamber 3 enough so that I can fit the skimmer in the newly expanded chamber 1. This would ensure a constant water level for the skimmer.

If it is too difficult to remove the divider I can just drill some holes in the divider to render it useless and then create a new new divider that replicates the original in chamber 2.

Does anyone see any problems with either of these plans? Has anyone done anything similar?

Thanks,

Brian

 

[Jmoney619]

I suggest leaving it stock

 

[troyman]

get a hang on back skimmer like the remora or somthing

 

[Brian77]

I've been down the HOB skimmer road and I would rather not on this tank.

I've seen people go so far as to remove the rear filter compartment entirely and drill the tank for a sump. I do not want to take it that far and I'm surprised nobody has tried something similar to what I am thinking...which makes me wonder if there's something I'm missing.

Does anyone see any flaws in either of my plans?

-Brian

 

[rad1687]

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=180788

 

[imolaragazzo]

If you're really set on this why not just add a baffle in the second chamber to keep that water level steady so you only have level changes in the final chamber? So no cutting involved.