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lubyone1
01/20/2008, 12:15 PM
My sump space is extremely limited due to the way my stand is built. I've only got a 9.5x9.5 space to work with. Does anyone have any suggestions what skimmer I should go with?

The tank is 75 gallons and I'm looking to get the highest rated skimmer I can fit in the sump but I don't want to spend $800 (Tunze 9020 lol).

I'm leaning toward the RS80 and I'd prefer the RS100 if I could fit it.

Any thoughts? I'm struggling because my available footprint is so small!

sjm817
01/20/2008, 12:24 PM
ATI BM160 is one to take a look at. The new Octopus Extreme 160 is similar, but they seem to be having a lot of problems with the pumps at this point. RS80 is a good skimmer as well.

lubyone1
01/20/2008, 07:06 PM
Any other thoughts? I'm leaning toward the RS80 because the ATI BM160 is a little pricey for me.

andyco
01/21/2008, 07:08 AM
Tunze 9010 will fit

Mine skimmed my 75 (100 + gallons total) great .