Dual Undersized Protein Skimmers?

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So my AIO doesnt really fit any protein skimmers. I currently have a bubble magus that is rated up to 20g. my tank is 40g. can i get away with running two of these skimmers or do i just need to go with the larger HOB skimmer?
 

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So my AIO doesnt really fit any protein skimmers. I currently have a bubble magus that is rated up to 20g. my tank is 40g. can i get away with running two of these skimmers or do i just need to go with the larger HOB skimmer?
What is the size of the chamber you are putting the skimmer in?
 

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I run this on my 55g frag with a 23g total water volume sump depending on the chamber size this thing is a beast tbh and has worrked out awesome so far.
 
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I run this on my 55g frag with a 23g total water volume sump depending on the chamber size this thing is a beast tbh and has worrked out awesome so far.

its an IM Nuvo 40l so i think the second chambers are right under 4 inches width and length. so currently my bubble magus mini q would fit and its a great skimmer. just not sure id want to take up both chambers with a protein skimmer
 

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3.8in might work and can be modified if needed if its a snug fit could ultinately rest it on the pump it does have rubber feet. I was very impressed was a tester for ioaoi on this one and it is pulling great skimmate so far easy to tune as well with the dc controller.
 

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So my AIO doesnt really fit any protein skimmers. I currently have a bubble magus that is rated up to 20g. my tank is 40g. can i get away with running two of these skimmers or do i just need to go with the larger HOB skimmer?
just use the one rated for 20 gallon. You are not building a piece of precision equipment. Close should be good enough.
 

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