In Sump Protein Skimmer Suggestions

[larry06]

Hello All,
I have my newly converted FOWLR tank set up. I'm running an Eshopp WD-75CS wet/dry filter, and now I want to add an in sump protein skimmer. Can anyone recommend me a protein skimmer that will fit inside my wet/dry filter please. I am fairly new to wet/drys so I need a little guidance. I have a good 6" in diameter to work with due to my mag drive 500 pump. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Also here is a picture of my tank, I still have a few cosmetic things to take care of.

 

[sweatervest13]

Reef Octopus is a good brand, but IDK if they have one that fits the footprint you have in your sump...

Post a pic of the sump tank if you have one. They make a bunch of sizes so maybe one will fit.

 

[2quills]

You may have some performance issues if you're going to try and run a skimmer in the return chamber due to the fluctuating water level.
But yes, if you have a pic of what youre working with that might help in the suggestion department.

 

[silverado61]

The measurements of the sump might help them also. Just so they have and idea how much room you have to work with.

 

[larry06]

Sorry about that I forgot to give the measurement:


Full Wet/Dry Measurements
H18xW10xL16

Return Side Measurements (where I plan to put the skimmer)
Height: 20"
Length: 9"
Width: 9"

I will have to put the skimmer on the return section I have no other option since the bio balls are on the other side of the wet/dry.

Ignore the white stuff at the bottom of my sump that's residue from the extra live sand I added.

 

[silverado61]

What would the length be? That way they know the foot print.

 

[sweatervest13]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Larry06 http:///t/397283/in-sump-protein-skimmer-suggestions#post_3540828
Sorry about that I forgot to give the measurement:


Full Wet/Dry Measurements
H18xW10xL16

Return Side Measurements (where I plan to put the skimmer)
Height: 20"
Length: 9"
Width: 9"

I will have to put the skimmer on the return section I have no other option since the bio balls are on the other side of the wet/dry.

Ignore the white stuff at the bottom of my sump that's residue from the extra live sand I added.


You could remove the bioballs. lots of folks have converted a wet/dry tank into a two chamber sump tank.

I did some looking at BRS and the RO Classic 150 space saver protein skimmer has a foot print of a little more than 9"

Here are the specs:
Skimmer Specifications:

• Foot Print: 7.3” x 9.45”
• Total Height: 20.8”
• Output Size: 1.25”
• Recommended sump water depth: 7.5" - 8"
  BUT the Reef Octopus Classic 110 Space Saver Protein Skimmer might work (but what do you do with your return pump????)
  
  Specs:
  Skimmer Specifications:

• 
  Foot Print: 6.1” x 7.87”
  Total Height: 19”
  Output Size: 1.25”
  Recommended sump water depth: 7" - 8"

IF it were me... I would probably remove the bioballs and turn that chamber into the new skimmer chamber. You could rig something like a filter box to have the DT drain into both sections.




Pics of a filter box splitting the drain into a fuge and skimmer section of a sump.

HTH's

SV

 

[geridoc]

AquaMedic makes a skimmer that can be hung on the outside of the sump, or inside as a freestanding unit.

 

[larry06]

Thanks for the visuals, I will definitely look into what you recommended.