Inline Protein Skimmer?

[mynameis]

So here I am thinking about adding a protein skimmer to my set up (125gal RR with a sump/fuge).....my problem is that the way I designed my sump I have no room to actually place the skimmer inside of it. Can I put the skimmer on the side of the sump (ASM G3) and have the return drain back into my sump...I seen that the feed can be ran inline so my guess would be yes? Do I need to have a stronger pump to feed the skimmer?

 

[mynameis]

I am still looking around for a skimmer that will work for me. I was thinking about feeding the skimmer from a T off of my overflow plumbing with a ball valve on it(in case of problem or leak in unit) to adjust flow. The Reef Octopus recirculating protein skimmers look like a good choice for me in doing this.
• Rated to 185 Gallons
• Height 26.5"
• Diameter 5.85"
• Foot Print 7" x 15"
I really haven't seen much on these skimmers and was wondering if anyone had input to their quality

 

[sign guy]

why dont you just drill your sump insted of taping into your drain line. that sounds like unnecisary work.