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I'm looking for a skimmer for my heavily stocked 57 gallon. The footprint needs to be less than 7x11. Needs a drain. Silent very important. Ideas?
 

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I really like the red sea series. We have the largest one at my work and its very quiet and pulls out a nice dark skim.
 

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Love my bubble magus curve 5 on my 80 gallon system. Pulls lots of skim! Also fits in that footprint.
 
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I'd love both of those, unfortunately, they're both at 7.1" and I'm at a hard 7, no way I can use those unless the specs are off.
 

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Is that 7" including removing the collection cup for draining and maintenance? If so, you would be very limited. Even my desktop skimmer for my nano cube is that height.
 

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Recommend the Eshopps S-120
Dead silent.
Footprint 5.5" X 7".
Sits in 7"- 9" water
I had no breakin time.
Large cup with drain. Easy to remove.
Rubber feet for quiet operation.
 
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Been using Reef Octopus all the way, they may have a model (internal or external) that fits your specs.
 

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