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theMerchant
02/10/2016, 06:39 PM
I have a 24g Nano and want to add a protein skimmer. I want to keep the canopy since I just installed a Rapid Led conversion. I also have already converted my 2nd chamber into a mini refugium. Now I want to add a protein skimmer, so my choices are very limited due to my configuration choices. I know I can always run the skimmer in the front of the tank at night (HoF lol).


Would it be possible to modify the intake and return plumbing on the skimmer as long as I keep the correct height of the skimmer to water level. I want to extend 7 and 8 forward (maybe six inches to clear chambers)and possibly add some elbows to change the location where it enters the tank. Any inputs would be greatly appreciated.

I ordered a Eshoppes PSK-100H.

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk1/big71al/24G%20Tank/skimmer%20mod.png (http://s276.photobucket.com/user/big71al/media/24G%20Tank/skimmer%20mod.png.html)

mav3rick478
02/10/2016, 08:59 PM
The problem I see is by adding more length of the piping you are adding more surface area to be pushed and reduce the efficiency of the pump which could in turn either not work to full potential or not at all.

AndrewNC
02/14/2016, 03:26 PM
I don't see why it wouldn't work. I have an eshopps in sump skimmer and did some reconfiguration to the output plumbing. However do know that those are not standard sizes