Sump/skimmer question

[Ronk1109]

I recently purchased a eshopps rs75 sump. Need a new skimmer now. Found a great deal on a reef octopus 150sss. I know it’s over sized for my setup. 54 corner tank. But is it possible to make this work? Skimmer compartment is 8”x9.5” and the footprint of the skimmer is 7.3”x 9.5”. Only reason I’m even thinking about it is because of the deal I’m getting on it. Any help would be appreciated

 

[Auquanut]

Sounds a little too tight to me. You definitely don't want to have to wedge it in and put excess pressure on the walls of your sump. One other thing to consider is the height of the skimmer. Mine has to be tilted to get it into or out of the sump. If that's the case, youmay never get it into the sump in the first place. Just something to consider.

 

[Ronk1109]

Sounds a little too tight to me. You definitely don't want to have to wedge it in and put excess pressure on the walls of your sump. One other thing to consider is the height of the skimmer. Mine has to be tilted to get it into or out of the sump. If that's the case, youmay never get it into the sump in the first place. Just something to consider.

Very true. Height wise may be tight getting it in also. Last thing I want to do is disconnect my sump lines to get the skimmer in and out for maintenance. I’m stubborn sometimes haha. Want things to work when they just might be too much work.

 

[Mical]

Have you checked out Bubble Magus Curve 5?

 

[mcdrichj]

What about a RO eSence130 the footprint is only 8.2x6.8

 

[Ronk1109]

Have you checked out Bubble Magus Curve 5?

Leaning towards the aquamaxx fc80.