Skimmer for 93 Cube

Jimbo · Nov 11, 2015

Thanks for all the help. I hadn't considered an ATB skimmer. Thanks for the suggestion they look like excellent skimmers.

Just worried about it fitting my sump. The sump is a 24" cube so the skimmer chamber is 12"x12" so it'll be a tight fit if it fits at all. I can't find much info on that particular model but it looks like the ATB brand is well reviewed.

Just hate to get one and have it not fit.

Thanks again

Dtackett · Nov 11, 2015

most listings will give you the size of the skimmer base with pump

spartanman22 · Nov 11, 2015

Yes the Nano is a new product in the USA line. I'd contact ATB-USA. I was looking at this model when I was in the market for a skimmer and they got back to me right away and were very helpful.

Jimbo said:
Thanks for all the help. I hadn't considered an ATB skimmer. Thanks for the suggestion they look like excellent skimmers.

Just worried about it fitting my sump. The sump is a 24" cube so the skimmer chamber is 12"x12" so it'll be a tight fit if it fits at all. I can't find much info on that particular model but it looks like the ATB brand is well reviewed.

Just hate to get one and have it not fit.

Thanks again

spartanman22 · Nov 11, 2015

According to their site it should just squeeze in there. 12"×7.5"

http://www.atb-usa.com/product-p/atbnano1.htm

bobman · Nov 11, 2015

I have used many reef octo skimmers and love them. Just swapped out to a lifereef skimmer and love it on my 92 corner. Not cheap but you can run about an pump you want on it. Mines running a mag 9.5 quite and great skimmer

Jimbo · Nov 15, 2015

What's the pump quality like on the ATB Nano? Says it uses an Airstream pump?

Jimbo · Nov 23, 2015

The Vertex 180i is on sale....... Too much for a 93 cube ?

Reefrookie220 · Nov 23, 2015

Get a little crafty and save money for coral....drill a hole glue a big enough air line in your cup and have it run into a milk jug, overflow fixed.

A lot of people get inconsistencies from skimmers if you over clean them It's like a break in after every cleaning.

rickybrooks05 · Nov 23, 2015

I just bought the coralbox skimmer and love it. Super quiet. http://www.fish-street.com/coral_box_d700_dc_skimmer

Jimbo · Nov 24, 2015

Another one I've not heard of..... Anybody have any experience with the Vertex 180i ?

spartanman22 · Nov 24, 2015

I bought the 150 for my 80 gallon upgrade. I have yet to use it but I can say it has outstanding build quality! Uses a sicce pump with a custom volute. From what I've read they seem to be tricky to dial in, but work really well once they're dialed in.