Reef octo 110 ext on Biocube?

[purpfish]

Looking at adding a bigger skimmer to my tank that’s not a hang on and came across this, would there be any reason this wouldn’t work in a biocube as long as I can fit the feed pump?https://topshelfaquatics.com/produc...lating-protein-skimmer?variant=49104736485674

 

[JumboShrimp]

They are excellent skimmers, but 'whoa!'-- you are going to try to tie it into a BioCube? (And I assume you mean the 32-gallon BioCube, not the 16.) Two main considerations: 1) Getting the water not only out of the tank, but also back into it; 2) Will you have the skimmer unit sitting in something to protect your floor from the eventual collection-cup overflow that will happen sooner or later?

 

[purpfish]

They are excellent skimmers, but 'whoa!'-- you are going to try to tie it into a BioCube? (And I assume you mean the 32-gallon BioCube, not the 16.) Two main considerations: 1) Getting the water not only out of the tank, but also back into it; 2) Will you have the skimmer unit sitting in something to protect your floor from the eventual collection-cup overflow that will happen sooner or later?

Yes I’m thinking a float switch in the lid and I’m thinking a small dc pump for a feed pump I already ordered the skimmer so fingers crossed it works good

 

[FUNGI]

I see a flood happening......especially when power off (unless the lid is watertight?)

 

[JumboShrimp]

We all like a good innovation... send us photos when you've got it all geared up ;)

 

[purpfish]

I see a flood happening......especially when power off (unless the lid is watertight?)

Why? The skimmer is meant to be external

 

[FUNGI]

Why? The skimmer is meant to be external

Will the skimmer be placed lower then the tank?

 

[purpfish]

Will the skimmer be placed lower then the tank?

No

 

[FUNGI]

ah ok....then yeah, it will work

 

[purpfish]

Have to get more pvc

 

[JumboShrimp]

You're a man on a BioCube mission!