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markn911
08/10/2003, 05:15 PM
Roger,
I'm looking for a skimmer that can fit in an area of 7.5" x 8" in my sump. My tank is only 45 gallons for now, but it will expand to 90 to 125 gallons in a few months. Do you have anything for me that I can use now and when I get my new tank.
Thanks,
Mark
Vinny Kreyling
08/10/2003, 06:22 PM
Check out Aqua C skimmers www.proteinskimmer.com
Until Roger responds to your question, let me provide my opinion about your skimmer question.
Given your current situation and possible upgrade in the future,
I would recommend you buy Tunze 230/3 skimmer that is suitable for your current and your future 125 gallon tank.
This skimmer is in-sump model that can handle up to 300 gallon tank. Also, as you may know this skimmer is known for its gentle mechanism toward plankton.
I believe you will be happy with its quiet performance and ease of maintenance.
Happy reefing!
rvitko
08/11/2003, 08:12 AM
You need an 11" * 6" area in a sump to ue a Tunze skimmer. Unfortunately I don't think it will work with the area you have specified.
markn911
08/11/2003, 05:45 PM
Coco,
Is water depth in the sump a problem because it is only about 7 to 8 inches most times.
Thanks,
Mark
traveller7
08/12/2003, 07:24 AM
Not knowing your sump configuration, but if you put a taller square container within your sump you could fit the 3130/2 in the space.
Good luck.
fwiw: I replaced an EV150 with a 3130/2 in a constricted space and have been very impressed with the Tunze performance.
rvitko
08/12/2003, 09:20 AM
To get optimum performance the water level needs to be constant and somewhere between 10-11". Otherwise it simply will not work.
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