skimmer question

[markn911]

Roger,

I'm looking for a skimmer that can fit in an area of 7.5" x 8" in my sump. My tank is only 45 gallons for now, but it will expand to 90 to 125 gallons in a few months. Do you have anything for me that I can use now and when I get my new tank.

Thanks,
Mark

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

Check out Aqua C skimmers www.proteinskimmer.com

 

[COCO]

Until Roger responds to your question, let me provide my opinion about your skimmer question.

Given your current situation and possible upgrade in the future,
I would recommend you buy Tunze 230/3 skimmer that is suitable for your current and your future 125 gallon tank.

This skimmer is in-sump model that can handle up to 300 gallon tank. Also, as you may know this skimmer is known for its gentle mechanism toward plankton.

I believe you will be happy with its quiet performance and ease of maintenance.

Happy reefing!

 

[rvitko]

You need an 11" * 6" area in a sump to ue a Tunze skimmer. Unfortunately I don't think it will work with the area you have specified.

 

[markn911]

Coco,

Is water depth in the sump a problem because it is only about 7 to 8 inches most times.

Thanks,
Mark

 

[traveller7]

Not knowing your sump configuration, but if you put a taller square container within your sump you could fit the 3130/2 in the space.

Good luck.

fwiw: I replaced an EV150 with a 3130/2 in a constricted space and have been very impressed with the Tunze performance.

 

[rvitko]

To get optimum performance the water level needs to be constant and somewhere between 10-11". Otherwise it simply will not work.