Sump level

[Pappy]

I currently have a 75 gallon dt with a 20 long sump. I have a mag7 as a return pump. Both the overflow and the return have ball valves for control. The return is 3/4" and overflow is 1". There are 3 sections one being 11x10 with baffles being 9". I want to get a reef octopus but it says that optimal sump water level depth is 5.5". Is there a way to lower the sump level to accommodate new skimmer without re-doing the baffles?

 

[Jake1]

No need jest build a stand for the new skimmer. Can use egg crate

 

[ritter6788]

Yep. I made a stand for my skimmer out of an acrylic sheet and PVC legs.

 

[Pappy]

I thought of that BUT only have 25 1/2" underneath. The skimmer I want is 20" tall BUT the skimmer I really want is 24". I can do the 1000 but would like to do the 2000 but will be unable to raise it...

 

[Jake1]

Get the recalculating skimmer then depth will not be an issue

 

[Pappy]

Get the recalculating skimmer then depth will not be an issue

But then size becomes an issue and only 10x11 space

 

[Pappy]

Please ignore me being an idiot! Lol just realized the issue here! Flow doesn't matter as the height of the water will be determined by baffles regardless

 

[Timfish]

I'll play devils advocate here and say just toss the skimmer. :wink:

 

[Jake1]

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/prote...s-dnw110-4-recirculating-protein-skimmer.html
Be a little tight but will work