Recommended protein skimmer

pelagichunter954 · Jul 14, 2013

I have a 72 bowfront with a 20 long sump and would like a recommendation on a in sump protein skimmer that would fit in a 6" by 11" section of my sump

DSP · Jul 15, 2013

Aquac ev120 is a great skimmer and would fit.the ev 180 may fit as well

Dtech07 · Jul 15, 2013

SWC 160 or 180 small foot print, silent running, and works like a horse.

Reefing Madness · Jul 15, 2013

With those dimensions, I couldn't come up with a single in sump skimmer, and everyone listed above is taller than your 11"

Dtech07 · Jul 15, 2013

The SWC 160 has a 9x7 foot print you can set it a angle to fit?? The motor is inside the cone not outside.

Reefing Madness · Jul 15, 2013

The dimensions I read on it, on several sites was
7.25 x 6 x 18" tall

The SWC Xtreme 120 Cone Protein Skimmer is designed for in-sump applications only, with a recommended water depth of 5-8 inches. 7.25" x 6" x 18" - See more at: Xtreme Cone Protein Skimmer - 120

http://www.saltwaterconnection.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=116&zenid=b63a4283071f4e82ddf290a8199c0646

http://www.saltwaterconnection.com/...s_id=4&zenid=902610690901c4ad4c7a3583b08dbeab

Unless im totally on the wrong Skimmer, which i guess is possible.

Dtech07 · Jul 16, 2013

I don't get it??? Why does the height matter? The person gave the size of the sump not the overall depth?
So question to pelagichunter954? What height can the skimmer be?

Reefing Madness · Jul 16, 2013

Thought he was giving height, see, thats where I got it wrong then. Thats a my bad.
SCA-302 180g Protein Skimmer

navila06 · Jul 16, 2013

I have the scw 120, and it's actually a little smaller than it says it is. I think they are acounting for the cord on the 7.25 measurment, it's actually just under 7 and just under 6. I did not measure height. great skimmer, I am using it on a 55g. at any rate i would recommend this skimmer over and over again.

pelagichunter954 · Jul 16, 2013

It can be extremely high I have alot o room to go up and down the only dimensions that matter are the 6x12

Dtech07 · Jul 17, 2013

I had a 75gal with a 55gal sump minus 20gal and was heavy sps/lps and the SWC 160 then 180 worked like a champ. I now use a AquaMaxx EM 300 since I increased in tank size.

Zoacoral · Jul 17, 2013

RLSS R6-I will fit in there
9" x 6.69" x 20.86"

Aquamaxx EM2000
Footprint: 6.7" x 9.8”

Aquamaxx EM1000
Footprint: 8.6” x 6.3”

If you plan to upgrade tanks though, get the Aquamax em2000,

I should also say, if you choose one of these 3 skimmers- Good luck finding it in stock lol!.

Dtech07 · Jul 17, 2013

You can find the AquaMaxx EM at the Glass.hole and have it in 3days and cheaper than any place out there.

Zoacoral · Jul 17, 2013

I just searched on there site, and I only see the AM aquamaxx

Dtech07 · Jul 17, 2013

Then they are out. I purchased two EM300 two months ago from them because everywhere else was back logged for a half year on getting them in and paid $299 each. Which was the best deal out there. The AquaMaxx AM 150 is also a good skimmer.