Which is the best skimmer?

Coderad · #1 06-26-2006, 01:06 AM

I have just bought a sump and I don't have room on the back of my tank for both the overflow box and the HOB Skimmer. What is a good external skimmer I can plumb into my sump?

albert_dao · #2 06-26-2006, 02:02 AM

EuroReef skimmers have a long proven track record. You'd be looking at the RC series.

TheReefGeek · #3 06-26-2006, 10:44 PM

I vote for ASM skimmers if you can run in-sump, because they can have slow leaks so no out-of-sump use.

Buy a gate valve and some PVC and you have very find control over them, and they are easily moded to be recirculating skimmers as well.

TheReefGeek · #4 06-26-2006, 10:44 PM

For more specific recommendations, we need to know your total water volume, and the height of your stand.

Coderad · #5 06-26-2006, 11:10 PM

I have a 32 gal DT and I just bought a 10gal sump, the tank stand is about
30" to the bottom of the tank.
Any tips on plumbing the skimmer into the sump would be great. It acrylic. I was thinking about just putting th skimmer pump next to the intake pump and run the return line over the half wall and in to the bottom but I am not sure if it is going to work properly? Here is a pic thanks

TheReefGeek · #6 06-26-2006, 11:23 PM

I always over-buy my skimmers so you don't have to upgrade down the road.

30" is a good amount of room, but you will be limited by your sump size.

What is the footprint of the section of your sump you can put your skimmer in? I would buy the biggest skimmer that would fit into your sump.
By footprint I mean like 12" by 8" or whatever.

You can see the footprints of ASM skimmer here: www.asmskimmer.com