Another Protein Skimmer Recommendation Needed

jobu28

jobu28

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I had previously asked for a HOB recommendation because i was using three canisters as my filtration on my 75g FO tank. After reading these forums i have decided to go with a wet/dry system. I have an 11 1/4" x 11 1/4" space in the sump to work with. I will be putting a mag drive in for my returns which will basically take up about 4" w x 7" long without the prefilter. Can anyone recommend a good in sump protein skimmer for my tank with a footprint of 6 1/2" x 10 1/2" which wont break the bank.
 
keith burn

keith burn

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Originally Posted by jobu28
http:///forum/post/2897038
I had previously asked for a HOB recommendation because i was using three canisters as my filtration on my 75g FO tank. After reading these forums i have decided to go with a wet/dry system. I have an 11 1/4" x 11 1/4" space in the sump to work with. I will be putting a mag drive in for my returns which will basically take up about 4" w x 7" long without the prefilter. Can anyone recommend a good in sump protein skimmer for my tank with a footprint of 6 1/2" x 10 1/2" which wont break the bank.
ry looking at Precision Marine
 
coral head

coral head

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Check out the Aqua C EV Series. I upgraded about 6 months ago and absolutely love my EV-120. It fits in a 10 gallon sump.
Rick
 
jobu28

jobu28

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The Aqua C might work. Remember i only have an available 6 1/2" x 10 1/2' footprint for a skimmer. Will it handle a 75? Not familiar with it, does it come with its own pump?
 
joncat24

joncat24

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Originally Posted by jobu28
http:///forum/post/2897407
The Aqua C might work. Remember i only have an available 6 1/2" x 10 1/2' footprint for a skimmer. Will it handle a 75? Not familiar with it, does it come with its own pump?
sorry, I didnt see the footprint part at the end. The Msx 160 has a footrpint of 8x10
 
coral head

coral head

Member
Originally Posted by jobu28
http:///forum/post/2897407
The Aqua C might work. Remember i only have an available 6 1/2" x 10 1/2' footprint for a skimmer. Will it handle a 75? Not familiar with it, does it come with its own pump?
No. It runs on a Mag 5. Too big for your limited space.
 
jobu28

jobu28

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Could this work? Any opinions on these? Or should i just go back to a HOB, but put it on the sump?
Bermuda Aquatics
BPS-3C
CAPACITY 100-300
GAL/HR 300
INLET 3/4"
OUTLET 1"
CHAMBER DIAMETER 4.5"
OVERALL HEIGHT 23"
FOOTPRINT 7"X5"
ADJUSTMENT 1" GATE VALVE
RECOMMENDED PUMPS 700-900 gal/hr
MAXIMUM IN SUMP DEPTH 10.5"
RIO HYPERFLOW 17HF, MAG 7, SEDRA 7000
 
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