Questions about Cadlights PLS-50 Nano

[flapjack1439]

I have a Coralife Biocube 29. I added a sump. I need a skimmer and was thinking of the Cadlights PLS-50 Nano. I have not bought a skimmer in a while and people seem to like it.

The question is, how much height do I need to operate it? I have about 16" in height in the sump so it would have to sit on the bottom. Above that is a shelf. Will that be enough to pull the cup?

How deep does the water need to be to operate? I have about 6" but I could maybe increase that.

Would it fit in a chamber?

Any other options?

Any comments would be appreciated.

 

[Bonghapster]

16" might be tight. you can also cut the shelf. 6" of water is fine. I have mine in 5.5in works great.

 

[Bonghapster]

there will be some micro bubbles and noise. the bubbles will die down. the noise wont be too bad in a cabinet.

 

[flapjack1439]

I thought they were supposed to be pretty quiet. I can't cut the shelf. I might be able to re-drill the holes and raise it. How much room do you think is reasonable?