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shanet1975
06/19/2010, 07:23 PM
I recently upgraded to a 92 corner tank. I have a 20 gallon sump underneath with a cpr bak pak skimmer. I recently purchased a coralife super skimmer 65 (I had a 50 that we just moved into the 92). My question is, can I use these 2 skimmers together, or would I be better off selling them and picking up something bigger? If so, what would be recommended for a reasonably priced in sump skimmer?
Thanks again for your time

DC_40gallon
06/19/2010, 09:33 PM
Sell them, they are poor skimmers of poor skimmate production.

Since you have a sump you should do a insump skimmer that's at least 220 gallons rated. Skimmers should always be bought at double your total water volume to cover overstocked corals and fish.

shroutk3
06/19/2010, 09:55 PM
double the water volume may be a little drastic. There are plenty of successful skimmerless tanks out there and dropping 200-400 dollars on a skimmer can really dent some peoples budget. Bottom line is that you can run two skimmers. I would suggest running the CSS in sump so it can't leak. If you have money to spend there are better out there but a not great skimmer is better than no skimmer. IMO

shanet1975
06/20/2010, 05:41 AM
Thanks for the input. I have the cpr hanging off the sump now and have room in there for the Super Skimmer as well. Maybe I'll do that for the time being and get a better skimmer later on..

mfinn
06/20/2010, 10:21 AM
Sell both and get a better skimmer. They are junk and not worth messing with.

shanet1975
06/20/2010, 05:02 PM
What would be a better skimmer?

Thanks

lgreeeeeen
06/20/2010, 05:18 PM
Check out bubble magus skimmers or octopus skimmers if you're on a budget. Otherwise, deltec skimmers are pretty sweet!

nikon187
06/20/2010, 06:22 PM
double the water volume may be a little drastic. There are plenty of successful skimmerless tanks out there and dropping 200-400 dollars on a skimmer can really dent some peoples budget. Bottom line is that you can run two skimmers. I would suggest running the CSS in sump so it can't leak. If you have money to spend there are better out there but a not great skimmer is better than no skimmer. IMO

Actually most people reccomend a skimmer that is capable of skimming double the displays water volume as most skimmer companies over rate their products.

Dustin1300
06/20/2010, 07:31 PM
I'd go with the SRO 2000. I've loved my Super Reef Octopus 3000 so much since getting rid of my Coralife 125 Skimmer. I went with the 3000 on a similar sized tank as you but when with the 3000 as I'm planning on getting a 180 in the near future. Its a great skimmer and very reliable. The bubble blaster pump is a beast too.