Skimmer

USMC4Life · Jan 18, 2017

Need an idea for a Skimmer. But the rub is that I am limited in space. The sump is 24" long 10" wide and 12" tall and I am limited to total height so the Skimmer needs to be under 16"

mcarroll · Jan 18, 2017

What size display? Tunze makes the shorted skimmer I know of for larger tanks.....say ≥ 75 Gallons. Check out the 9410.

USMC4Life · Jan 18, 2017

mcarroll said:
What size display? Tunze makes the shorted skimmer I know of for larger tanks.....say ≥ 75 Gallons. Check out the 9410.

The tank is a 65 tall. Is this one for in sump use ? And not to expensive lol?

USMC4Life · Jan 18, 2017

Just looked it up and it's over 16" also the price is painful lol.

seaplane · Jan 18, 2017

http://www.scaquariums.com/product-p/sca-301.htm

USMC4Life · Jan 19, 2017

I'll see if it will fit. The price is right (all pun intended) and it may just fit though it's 17" tall.

USMC4Life · Feb 2, 2017

Ended up getting another one. It's about the same size but rated for a 100 and was only $59

Marineland (Aquaria) AMLMSPS100 100 In-Sump Protein Skimmer for Aquarium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00780RWNI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xe4Kyb5XJ5G6E

joseserrano · Feb 2, 2017

I know its hard to rationalize the $, but get good equipment now, instead of buying the marineland and getting the better one later.

hybridazn · Feb 2, 2017

I'm voting for a tunze skimmer as well. Great price point for a top quality skimmer.

Velcro · Feb 2, 2017

Just keep saving.

USMC4Life · Feb 6, 2017

I am. But for now I got a cheap one. Need the oxygenation of the water and it started skimming with in 20 min or so. But now my sump pump went out. not having luck in the hubby this year.

This is the skimmer is got

mcarroll · Feb 6, 2017

Says it's made in the USA! Wow!

Go Marineland! (They're totally off-script with this! Love it!)

I say good luck.....keep us posted!

USMC4Life · Feb 6, 2017

It's just about 16" tall. The problem is that I am doing everything on the cheap. I have a new kid so you all know how that is ( no $$$$$) left for anything else lol.

mcarroll · Feb 6, 2017

Saving up is the most-correct answer in that case.....save a buck or two a day (or per week) until you have the right budget.

Then make sure you shop for USED gear. Pelple do sell top-quality gear, but patience may be required.

The good part is that you don't need a skimmer until you can afford one.

Just take it slow with the tank over-all – which you should be doing anyway if you're on a budget!

mcarroll · Feb 6, 2017

(I pretty much buy everything like that, BTW.)

USMC4Life · Feb 6, 2017

I have had the corals I have now and the fish for several years. The problem is that the old tank cracked so it was emergency tank and stand. Going from 75g bow front to a 65g tall so non of my old stuff would fit. And on top of that a new baby. Fun times. I was in spazz mode lol.