Protein skimmer

Gordonm · Oct 25, 2020

Is it possible to put some shelving to enable an in sump skimmer directly in a tank only without a sump?

725196 · Oct 25, 2020

Yes. Technically yes. But if you don’t have a sump then why not a hang on skimmer?

Pistondog · Oct 25, 2020

Gordonm said:
Is it possible to put some shelving to enable an in sump skimmer directly in a tank only without a sump?

Make sure the fish dont get sucked onto the venturi

G Santana · Oct 25, 2020

A hang on back skimmer would free up valuable tank space

Gordonm · Oct 25, 2020

NanoReefLovers said:
Yes. Technically yes. But if you don’t have a sump then why not a hang on skimmer?

Got a hang on skimmer. I'd like to upgrade my tank with a sump but not sure when that might happen. Wondering if this would be possible in the meantime.

Gordonm · Oct 25, 2020

G Santana said:
A hang on back skimmer would free up valuable tank space

I'm running a tunze 9004 now and like to upgrade that. For my tank size (40 gal) I don't want a big honking external skimmer.

sfin52 · Oct 25, 2020

Gordonm said:
I'm running a tunze 9004 now and like to upgrade that. For my tank size (40 gal) I don't want a big honking external skimmer.

If you get internal skimmer those are big as well and will take up real-estate. Why don't you look at an hob overflow.

Gordonm · Oct 25, 2020

sfin52 said:
If you get internal skimmer those are big as well and will take up real-estate. Why don't you look at an hob overflow.

Some have advised against it but if anyone has good experience going this way I'd appreciate it.

dohc97 · Oct 25, 2020

It makes no sense if you value space in your display, get a decent hob and save the internal skimmer for when you do have a sump.

sfin52 · Oct 25, 2020

Gordonm said:
Some have advised against it but if anyone has good experience going this way I'd appreciate it.

There's been plenty on here that have. A hob skimmer isn't too bad. Reef octopus makes really good ones

Gordonm · Oct 25, 2020

Can anyone suggest a good overflow box ??? I would consider going this way if it doesn't present any problems with power outages, etc.

sfin52 · Oct 25, 2020

Gordonm said:
Can anyone suggest a good overflow box ??? I would consider going this way if it doesn't present any problems with power outages, etc.

http://www.lifereef.com/siphon.html

AviR · Oct 25, 2020

Gordonm said:
Got a hang on skimmer. I'd like to upgrade my tank with a sump but not sure when that might happen. Wondering if this would be possible in the meantime.

Tank Size? I have a hydor slim skim look into the tunzes