Generic Skimmer Depth for sump

[YamahaF934]

Right now I have a BM250 skimmer which requires 5-10" of water to work properly. However, I am not going to to stick with this skimmer for long. What is a generic height I should make my skimmer baffle in my sump?

In other words, what height of water do most skimmer require for a 180 gallon system. I can always build a stand to raise the skimmer up.

 

[pandora32]

I believe between 7-9 inches. Dont quote me on that though.

 

[trido]

Eight inches is pretty universal IMO.

 

[IPisces]

depending on how big the skimmer is, could be up to 10". If your water level is at 10" and your skimmer works best at 8 or 9" you can build a platform to set it on. If your water level is only 8" and the skimmer works best at 9 or 10" you will have to add height to you baffle.
I would go with which ever would be easiest for you to adjust.

I can check when I get home, but I believe my baffle for my skimmer on the 180 is set at 10".

 

[Skimmy]

i concure...
make 10" and then stack egg crate underneath if u need to raise skimmer up to 8-9"

 

[kpiotrowski]

Eight inches is pretty universal IMO.

yeh but, some of us fall a little short of that out: