Protein skimmer help
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lpsouth1978
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I think you will be limited to a HOB skimmer. I am not aware of ANY skimmer that would fit in that space (at least none that will do any good for that tank).
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I have the IceCap K50 to meet this very need and it operates just like a full time skimmer. One you'd be happy with
lpsouth1978
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Looks like the Icecap K50 MIGHT fit. It would be tight, but may be your best option. What size tank do you have?
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If I remember correctly it is 3.5" x 4". The issue is that it is WAY to small for a 150. It is rated up to 80 gallons LIGHTLY STOCKED.
That IceCap would be like a toy in a 150 gallon tank! 
Is there any wiggle room in that 3.5” dimension? The Deltec MC500 is tantalizingly close at 8,25”x3.55”x20.9”
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For an HOB option, I believe an HOB version of the 24” Lifereef, the HVS2-24 would work with your only real pump option being the manufacturer recommended Danner Mag 9.5 at 5.0”x3.0”x5.5”, unless you could find another capable pump that would measure under 3.5” wide. You‘d have to give Jeff of Lifereef a call as he’d have to get creative with the gate valve outlet plumbing... nothing that a 90 degree elbow couldn’t fix though.
Is there any wiggle room in that 3.5” dimension? The Deltec MC500 is tantalizingly close at 8,25”x3.55”x20.9”
MC500/501
Deltec Skimmers, Buy Deltec skimmers at Battlecorals The Deltec MCE500 protein skimmer is an amazing aquarium skimmer. Now available in the US at battlecorals
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For an HOB option, I believe an HOB version of the 24” Lifereef, the HVS2-24 would work with your only real pump option being the manufacturer recommended Danner Mag 9.5 at 5.0”x3.0”x5.5”, unless you could find another capable pump that would measure under 3.5” wide. You‘d have to give Jeff of Lifereef a call as he’d have to get creative with the gate valve outlet plumbing... nothing that a 90 degree elbow couldn’t fix though.
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Thanks for the input but there really isn’t any wiggle room 3.5” is being generous and my budget isn’t quite that high.That IceCap would be like a toy in a 150 gallon tank!
Is there any wiggle room in that 3.5” dimension? The Deltec MC500 is tantalizingly close at 8,25”x3.55”x20.9”
MC500/501
Deltec Skimmers, Buy Deltec skimmers at Battlecorals The Deltec MCE500 protein skimmer is an amazing aquarium skimmer. Now available in the US at battlecorals
For an HOB option, I believe an HOB version of the 24” Lifereef, the HVS2-24 would work with your only real pump option being the manufacturer recommended Danner Mag 9.5 at 5.0”x3.0”x5.5”, unless you could find another capable pump that would measure under 3.5” wide. You‘d have to give Jeff of Lifereef a call as he’d have to get creative with the gate valve outlet plumbing... nothing that a 90 degree elbow couldn’t fix though.
Maybe try a pair of the Aquamaxx WS-1. It has a footprint of 5.9”x3.2” but is only rated for 65 gallons max, so perhaps you can run 2 in the back chambers.
www.marinedepot.com
WS-1 In-Sump Protein Skimmer
The highly-rated HOB-1 skimmer in an in-sump version!The AquaMaxx WS-1 protein skimmer features an incredibly responsive collection cup and an amazingly powerful submersible pump. It is rated up to 65 gallons in a design thin and light enough to be placed on a nano aquarium, all-in-one style...
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