How High can the water level be on a skimmer?

kevin34

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I am looking into a smaller more compact skimmer for my 55g frag tank i am setting up and had a thought. the skimmer is going to be in my sump/fuge. since its a fuge too the water level will need to be pretty high. is there a certain point on a skimmer where the water level in the sump cant go over?
 

salt210

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different manufacturers have seperate requirements for their skimmers. which one are you using?
 

salt210

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my nautilus TE has to be in 8in of water to work its best and I think most skimmers(sump type) need to be in 8-10" as well.
 
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