Skimmer

[Nicksal]

Hi, I am starting a new tank and I am not sure what size of skimmer or type of skimmer to get. The tank is 20x20x20 cube that holds 35 gallons and I have a eshopps sump that holds 5.5 gallons so about 40 gallons total. Any suggestions?

 

[WheatToast]

I love my Macro Aqua M-50 (HOB skimmer):
Link to Amazon

 

[Nicksal]

Do you know if I can put it in a sump by any chance?

 

[WheatToast]

Do you know if I can put it in a sump by any chance?

It would probably have to sit on the rim; how thick is it?

 

[Nicksal]

 

[Nicksal]

Thin lol. The sump barely fits in the stand

 

[WheatToast]

Thin lol. The sump barely fits in the stand

It can fit on a rim a little over 1 inch thick. It should also extend about 2 inches behind a tank.

 

[Nicksal]

Okay, I will take your advice and read about that skimmer. Thank you

 

[WheatToast]

Okay, I will take your advice and read about that skimmer. Thank you

No problem! You are welcome!

 

[Ocypode sinensis]

I love my Macro Aqua M-50 (HOB skimmer):
Link to Amazon

Does your M50 leak out bubbles constantly? Mine had been running for ten days and it keeps on leaking little bubbles everywhere.

 

[WheatToast]

Does your M50 leak out bubbles constantly? Mine had been running for ten days and it keeps on leaking little bubbles everywhere.

Not really. I do not find it very bothersome, but perhaps you could wedge some filter floss between the outlet and the coarse sponge to further reduce bubbles.

 

[Ocypode sinensis]

Not really. I do not find it very bothersome, but perhaps you could wedge some filter floss between the outlet and the coarse sponge to further reduce bubbles.

good idea, I will give it a try, thanks!