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I'd include the Sea Side Curve 5 in that mix as well. It's a BM Curve 5 with a much better pump.....a Sicce SK200 I believe. Nice little skimmer.
 

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I love ASM for everything. Great bang/buck. Not too familiar with other brands as my 3 ASM have served me well!
 

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Hi just starting 40gl Cube with 30gl sump looking for good in sump skimmer.
What do you think about those two:

Thank you for your help.

Those seem like a lot of money for a little skimmer (and a little tank).

From biggest to smallest, I like all of these better – and they can mount in the sump or in the tank itself if you wanted, depending on your sump and which skimmer you're looking at:


DOC Skimmer 9404
($258) – a 9004 with a sump chassis to lock in the correct the water level for the skimmer. Only needs 3" of water to work in.


DOC Skimmer 9004 DC
($196)


Comline® DOC Skimmer 9004
($153) – It may work in your sump, depending on the water level, but it's made to go in the tank.

With a footprint of only about 4", it's possible the 9004 (or the stronger 9004DC above) might work for you even though you run a sump.
 

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BM Curve 5 actually needs less than 8" of water so you are good. You may just need a stand.
 
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Thx for all your help and suggestions guys I just decided to go with the Bubble Magus curve 5, the price was ok I guess 178$
 

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I think both would be over kill, but I had a reef octopus 110ss, because those 30l are only 12" wide and wanted space for a refuge in mine, and I had a 55 display and it was more than enough!
 
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I think both would be over kill, but I had a reef octopus 110ss, because those 30l are only 12" wide and wanted space for a refuge in mine, and I had a 55 display and it was more than enough!

I just went with little bit bigger just in case [emoji6]
 
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Working in my overflow...tight space [emoji31]
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