Protein skimmer question

[Tbird165]

I have a 30 gal main tank with a 10 gal tank that holds my refugium.

Now I don't have much room in the 10 gal unless I put the skimmer in the refugium itself.

So should I look into a hang on skimmer for the main? Or do they make a skimmer the is external? Or find a nano skimmer for the intake space on the 10 gal?

 

[Joeganja]

u can put a skimmer in the right hand side of your sump. Cad Lights have great reviewed in sump skimmer that are perfect size for the tightest areas take a look into them.

 

[reefwiser]

You can fit a skimmer in there for sure. Maybe not a monster skimmer but that really isn't needed.

 

[Tbird165]

Thanks. Now it's time to go shopping

 

[reefwiser]

Get the dimensions and the depth of the water where you want to put the skimmer. Then go from there a Tunze 9004 would be a good small footprint skimmer.
http://www.amazon.com/Tunze-USA-9004-000-Aquariums-65-Gallon/dp/B000N0E0EE

 

[kevinsmixed90]

I agree with reefwiser, in my 40L I use a 10 gallon for a sump and use the tunze 9004 at 5 inch water level. it seems that any water level below 4 inches and the skimmer will not skim so be careful to buy a skimmer that will work well at lower water levels.

 

[Tbird165]

Do I put the skimmer in the intake or the refugium area?

 

[kevinsmixed90]

refugium opposite the return pump to minimize micro bubbles from the skimmer output

 

[Tbird165]

Thanks for all the info.

 

[kevinsmixed90]

your very welcome any other questions just put them out there. I just noticed you joined yesterday so a huge WELCOME!

 

[Tbird165]

I'll have a bunch of questions I'm sure and thank you