NEEDED!!!: Plumbing Advice for External Skimmer

[john.m.cole3]

Is it ok for the return line to be under water when returning the clean water to the sump from the skimmer?

 

[dbl]

John, when I was using an external skimmer, my return was about an inch under the water without issue. Obviously just my experience.

 

[john.m.cole3]

The water line is at 11 inches and the highest I can get this return is 9 inches

 

[Pepcrylic]

I got mine approx 2'' under the water.

 

[john.m.cole3]

what does the rest of the #reefsquad think?

 

[hybridazn]

Mine is an inch or so under the water level. Keeps splashing and saltcreep at a minimum

 

[jsker]

I am zero help on this one, sorry John

 

[kschweer]

I can't see any issue with it. Some pictures of the plumbing may help. Also is it a separate feed pump for the skimmer or is it being run off the main return pump for the tank?

 

[john.m.cole3]

Separate feed pump. Mag 12