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jordancemery65
05/31/2013, 12:06 PM
So, I want a skimmer but have a huge problem! My sump is sooo small that most skimmers will not fit in there. I do have some (very minimal) room outside the sump to put a skimmer but I have no idea how to do it. I have heard some amazing things about the Reef Octopus skimmers, and I really want one but I am unsure of how to accomplish that! :)

klwheat
05/31/2013, 01:00 PM
well, how small is small? I know that some skimmers have the pump built in under the skimmer which saves a TON of room. For instance, my SRO5000sss takes up MUCH less space than the regular -int version. Also, several others have the same concept. How big is the protein skimmer space you have to work with?

jordancemery65
05/31/2013, 01:41 PM
6"X6" inside the sump. Outside the sump, i would have a bit more. Are there any Reef Octopus models that would go external?

jordancemery65
05/31/2013, 01:43 PM
I found some external ones but they are wicked huge!!! i only have a 72 gallon tank

Drae
05/31/2013, 03:05 PM
Throw a hob skimmer on your sump.

socal_48
05/31/2013, 03:40 PM
probably best is a hob. also sca-301 might work, it has a foot print of 7"x4.25"

Salt_waterlover
05/31/2013, 07:06 PM
I don't have a sump, Can I add a skimmer still(I don't know anything about them)?

ReachTheSky
05/31/2013, 08:39 PM
You don't have to deal with a hang-on-back skimmer.

Tunze DOC skimmers are very skinny and great performers, although they are not well known. I think the DOC 9006 would be great for you. It's footprint is about 4.5" x 5" and rated for up to 130 gallons or so.

Drae
05/31/2013, 08:44 PM
I don't have a sump, Can I add a skimmer still(I don't know anything about them)?

Yes you can get one that hangs in your tank.

azjohnny
05/31/2013, 08:52 PM
Go with an external reef octopus

TimeConsumer
06/01/2013, 01:40 AM
CAD Lights PLS-100 has a footprint of 4.75"x4.75"