In sump skimmer ideas?

[NanaReefer]

Maybe I could mod my BH-1000 to work on/in the sump. BRS says the pump is submersible. I can't hang it on the sump as the tank is only 12" high and the skimmer needs 15" to hang.

 

[mfinn]

The tunze skimmers are short enough.

 

[1guydude]

Reeferman that was why I was reccomending the external skimmer
Mfinn. I know! I think I caught swc at the very tail end.
Been waiting on an order for awhile. Said he was in bali till the 19th....a month ago.
D

 

[NanaReefer]

By George I think I found my skimmer!!!
SCA 301
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CML49CK?pc_redir=1397364200&robot_redir=1


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[fulkerl]

I run the SCA-302 works great. water depth 6-7 inches
here is a link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180-Gallon-...437254920?pt=Fish_Filters&hash=item5893d3d308

 

[mfinn]

By George I think I found my skimmer!!!
SCA 301
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CML49CK?pc_redir=1397364200&robot_redir=1


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I saw that one but because it is probably better suited for a tank much smaller than yours, I didn't mention it.

 

[NanaReefer]

It's for a 65g and mines a 40B how is it to small? The foot print is perfect.


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[mfinn]

It's for a 65g and mines a 40B how is it to small? The foot print is perfect.


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I do understand the footprint is perfect, and I know you mention that budget word. lol

The manufacture says it's good up to 65 gallons. They usually tend to inflate the claim.


Just looking for the best possible skimmer for you.

 

[NanaReefer]

I do understand the footprint is perfect, and I know you mention that budget word. lol

The manufacture says it's good up to 65 gallons. They usually tend to inflate the claim.


Just looking for the best possible skimmer for you.

I guess the price tag may have blinded me a bit Thank you for looking out for me

 

[mfinn]

I guess the price tag may have blinded me a bit Thank you for looking out for me

It may be your best option.

I'm still not quite sure exactly how much room there actually is under the stand.
Top to bottom, how much exactly?

 

[NanaReefer]

From bottom of sump to top (underside) of stand it is 26"


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[saramendoza1982]

Can anyone help me? I am new. Never done a salt water tank before but really want to. Need support. Can you help?

 

[mfinn]

Can anyone help me? I am new. Never done a salt water tank before but really want to. Need support. Can you help?

You should start a thread here. There are plenty of stickies to read with lots of good info.

http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/124-New-To-Reefkeeping

 

[mfinn]

From bottom of sump to top (underside) of stand it is 26"


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I don't understand, why the height restrictions on the skimmer if you have that much room underneath.

 

[saramendoza1982]

Thanks! I just did that.

 

[NanaReefer]

I don't understand, why the height restrictions on the skimmer if you have that much room underneath.

I thought I'd need room for cup removal I didn't say I know what I was doing ya know!! Lmao

 

[mfinn]

I thought I'd need room for cup removal I didn't say I know what I was doing ya know!! Lmao

With most skimmers these days about a 1/2" is all that is required to remove a skimmer cup.
It's nice to have a little more.

That sca 301 will certainly work and it is easy on the budget. ( It's really easy to spend someone else's money)
Most of the ones I suggested are considerably more expensive.
They are suppose to be pretty good skimmers.

 

[mfinn]

And 7" wide is a firm number?

 

[NanaReefer]

The intake chamber is 8"x12" 7 1/2 would be max.

 

[mfinn]

So a Curve 5 could still be a possibility?