Sump Question for 180g

[nanafish]

I am trying to make do with all the supplies that I have already for my 180g. After its' drilled to become RR, I was pondering the fact of use 2 smaller rated protein skimmers as opposed to 1 large one. For a couple of reasons: I would like to keep the height of the stand about 30", I already have 2 skimmers for at least a 130g tanks, and tanks for sumps that are 30g. I would just need to invest in a few more pumps , but thats about it. Does anybody have any thoughts on this??

ps-This way I can save my money to buy a nice light fixture:rollface:

 

[sciknen]

Its not a bad idea if you get two nicer protein skimmers. If you get two cheap ones its pointless. What i would do is put both skimmers in one sump and have the other one for a fuge..

 

[Ed Reef]

Since you already have 2 smaller skimmer, good idea to spend on the nice lighting fixture first and eventually when you feel the need for it, you can always upgrade to a nice skimmer...

Just my 2 cents