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03-02-2013, 11:26 PM
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Skimmer Questions
Hello everyone! I'm in the planning stages of setting up an 57gallon tank and was wondering if I need to worry about the flow rate of a skimmer in my sump. The Megaflow overflow on the tank is rated for 600gph and the Eheim 1260 pump I'm eyeing is roughly the same flow. Does my skimmer need to have the same flow through it? Thanks!
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03-03-2013, 02:04 AM
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Like Mike stated, the short answer is no
Apparently, for an in-sump skimmer to work efficiently, the optimum flow-rate through your sump is 6.1x your total volume Keep this in mind when you calculate your return pump head loss The 1260 you mentioned may be a bit much for your tank, depending on your plumbing The skimmer itself, if a $350-500 model ( just a guide ), should be rated for twice what you are building 57g tank, I'd buy a skimmer rated for 100-125g If you buy a super expensive model, in most cases you can count on it's rating
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03-03-2013, 01:36 PM
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even an external (out of sump skimmer) will be ok, as long as it draws and returns to the sump.
Steve
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03-04-2013, 05:59 PM
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I ended up buying the Eheim 1260 pump. From pump to top of the tank is just over 5' so it shouldn't over power the skimmers I'm looking at. I just saw the CAD Lights pipeless skimmer. Anyone have experience with it or with their cone skimmer? I like that its made in the USA. I've seen good reviews from Reefbuilders but I'm not sure how reliable they are...
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