Which skimmer for sump

[AJ69]

OK,I'm getting ready for my final steps,now I just need to add an skimmer.Is the 1st time using a skimmer on a sump so I was wondering any inputs here.The tank is a 65 RR,the space avail in the sump is like 6in on one of the chambers also money is tight.
Thanks
AJ

 

[markandkristen]

so you only have 6x?
thats a tight fit smallest euro is 9x9
might have to go with the corallife super skimmer that fits the 65 gallon i think its around 70-80 bucks online.
prob best for the money if you want the needle wheel technology.

 

[CanadianReef]

You can buy mine off me. Its footprint fits perfectly on top of the rio pump that powers it. You would just need a 50 cent curved piece of pipe from homedepot cause I threw out the original but it is just the cheap clear pipe at HD. It has skimmed a 125 gal perfectly, I am asking $75. If you would take the exact measurements I can confirm the size. Hey, didn't I just buy an overflow from you?

 

[Don Lino]

Hey AJ, for a cheap one I bought a Pro clear Aquatic system rated for a 75 gallon. It works good to me..

 

[markandkristen]

yepp yep.. used them before Don.
i believe the outlet raises up and down for skimmer height and usually has the air valve for adjustment... not a bad little skimmer. my first one ..

 

[AJ69]

CR,any pics avail? How old? Which brand?

 

[CanadianReef]

PMD

 

[AJ69]

Got it,I pass.Anyone have had any experience with the Octopus?

 

[daywn]

here's a couple
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=919262

 

[robthorn]

john got an octopus and may still have it in the store. everything leaked and he never got it to actually produce much.
H&S skimmers are very nice and euro reef is also around. asm is a budget minded skimmer. they have mini's and everything now.

 

[AJ69]

Well,I just ordered a Octo online this morning.We will see how it goes though read great reviews from it here (RC).Next week will be the Lights (T5) getting closer for final setup.