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01/02/2011, 10:30 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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plumbing question of skimmer
I am looking at buying a 24" cube aquarium and am not sure the best setup for a refugium and protein skimmer- I see some premade refugiums like the proflex but they seem pretty tight space wise to fit a skimmer like an octopus. Is it possible to set the skimmer outside of the sump/refugium or best to sump mount it? Any advice appreciated - Thx,
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01/02/2011, 11:14 PM
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If you have room a 20gal long makes a great sump. You just silicone the baffels in where you want them and presto. Just make sure the silicone is aquarium safe.
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01/03/2011, 06:04 AM
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Location: New York, NY
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Its best to mount the skimmer inside the sump. Most skimmers function better this way, and are created to function as such. Also by running in sump you give yourself a safety in case for some reason your skimmer overflows, so your not dumping skimmate on your floors
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