Any chance that there are any decent skimmers out there with a 5 x 7 footprint?
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Skimmer Question
- Thread starter SirFragalot
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For what size tank?
Found one for you..it's the 125gl.. not a bad skimmer for the price too
http://www.petsolutions.com/default.aspx?ItemId=96333000&EID=96333000&SID=FROOGLE
http://www.petsolutions.com/default.aspx?ItemId=96333000&EID=96333000&SID=FROOGLE
Just don't get a seaclone.
5x7 is really tight. Can you do 5x9? if so I'd suggest a aquac ev 120. I used that on a 55 gallon.
otherwise you could try an urchin.
AquaC Urchin footprint: 6" x 4.75"
AquaC Urchin Pro footprint: 7.5" x 5.25"
This is basically the hob remora skimmer but for the sump. I've never used the urchin or the remora. Google them - tons of people have them so I'm sure you could get one used.
5x7 is really tight. Can you do 5x9? if so I'd suggest a aquac ev 120. I used that on a 55 gallon.
otherwise you could try an urchin.
AquaC Urchin footprint: 6" x 4.75"
AquaC Urchin Pro footprint: 7.5" x 5.25"
This is basically the hob remora skimmer but for the sump. I've never used the urchin or the remora. Google them - tons of people have them so I'm sure you could get one used.
Sorry guys, been busy today. Tank size is 75. It's to replace the one on this wet/dry. The Pro 150.
http://www.pro-clear.com/pro_wetdry.htm
I measured the area and deducted the space that the inlet baffle takes up. A pump can fit underneath the inlet baffle though. I'm not sure that when skimmer makers advertise the footprint, if they are including the pump area or not or just the skimmer. It's pretty much a 5 x 7 area that the actual skimmer body can have.
Believe it or not, the skimmer that comes with this sump actually works and pulls skimmate but I know I could do better.
http://www.pro-clear.com/pro_wetdry.htm
I measured the area and deducted the space that the inlet baffle takes up. A pump can fit underneath the inlet baffle though. I'm not sure that when skimmer makers advertise the footprint, if they are including the pump area or not or just the skimmer. It's pretty much a 5 x 7 area that the actual skimmer body can have.
Believe it or not, the skimmer that comes with this sump actually works and pulls skimmate but I know I could do better.
Hawkeye said:
You know what?? That is such a simple solution, that I didn't think of it. I wish I was kidding but i'm serious about my stupidity. :
This brings on the next question.... Since this opens up a whole new aspect, any decent ones that work well but won't leave my wallet lonely?
Thanks