JBJ-65 Protein Skimmer?

[Rydog1210]

Hello everyone,

I've had my JBJ-65 set up for about 6 months now and I would now like to get a protein skimmer. I would really like it to sit in the back in the sump, but the slots are very narrow. Anyone reccomend a solid protein skimmer that would fit? It would have to be approximately 3.5"x3.5" wide.

I appreciate any and all feedback!!

 

[Dr4gula.f32]

I am using the Aqua Ready brand HOB skimmer on my JBJ65. It works well, but a HOB skimmer is a liability. They overflow, especially, and always when you're not around. To circumvent this, I have made a hammock with blue painters tape, under the skimmer. In the hammock sits a folded piece of paper towel, and in the paper towel sits a Neptune solid surface leak detector. The paper towel soaks up any overflow, and directs it to the leak detector, which shuts down the skimmer if it gets wet.

 

[Rydog1210]

I am using the Aqua Ready brand HOB skimmer on my JBJ65. It works well, but a HOB skimmer is a liability. They overflow, especially, and always when you're not around. To circumvent this, I have made a hammock with blue painters tape, under the skimmer. In the hammock sits a folded piece of paper towel, and in the paper towel sits a Neptune solid surface leak detector. The paper towel soaks up any overflow, and directs it to the leak detector, which shuts down the skimmer if it gets wet.

Yeh I'm starting to realize there isn't many options that will fit and be rated for the 65 gallon tank I have so I'm thinking of doing something off the back as well. Thank you for your response.