Using a Biocube protein skimmer in sump?

[thinktank]

Does anyone know if you can effectively use a Biocube protein skimmer in a sump?

I'm thinking it will still work as effectively, but was just curious if anyone has done this?

This is the one I'm thinking of: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C2DBFX4/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_9?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

[jrwoltman]

That is what I use in the back of my cube, if that is what you mean by sump. I upgraded the air pump and I am very happy with it.
However, if you have a drilled cube with a true sump, then you should definitely get a larger, more powerful skimmer.

 

[thinktank]

That is what I use in the back of my cube, if that is what you mean by sump. I upgraded the air pump and I am very happy with it.
However, if you have a drilled cube with a true sump, then you should definitely get a larger, more powerful skimmer.

Sorry, should have been more clear about the sump. The sump is under the tank. I'm thinking of using it on a tank that isn't a BioCube at all, but since they're only $30-$40 I thought it might work just as well in the below-tank sump.

I'd probably be dumping it out pretty often, but thought it might be worth the $100+ in savings.

 

[jrwoltman]

Works great for me, because it fits behind the false wall of my cube. Yes, you would, that skimmer cup is so small, it needs to be emptied daily on my tank. But, if I were you, I would get the largest that fits in the sump. As far as skimmers go, bigger usually is better.

 

[RyanCSGO]

verify water depth that is needed for whichever skimmer it is that your looking at. that might be the one thing that complicates it.
if the depth in the sump will match that required, shouldn't be an issue. what size is the tank your trying to use it on?