What skimmer for 10g sump?

[telsonman]

I'm building a sump from a 10g for a 30g frag tank. It will be a 3 section sump. Filter sock w/skimmer, fuge, and return. Since space is limited in the sump, and in the stand, I'm curious what kind of skimmer would work well. I do not want to use a HOB skimmer either. I was looking at nano skimmers, and I feel like the skimmate cup is too small.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

The smaller tunze comline style is a go to. It doesn't skim as much particulate as some however. the recommend their mech filter to compliment that. Its the Tunze comline Reef Pack.

Fwiw a 9006 would work and is way overrated for your water vol but you do need to make sure the water line is high enough.

 

[smh254]

I've been using this skimmer in my 10g sump for years and love it.https://www.ebay.com/itm/191831706231

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

I've been using this skimmer in my 10g sump for years and love it.https://www.ebay.com/itm/191831706231

Thats a good one!

 

[smh254]

Works good and has a small footprint. The listing says the footprint is 4.25x7 but it's really smaller than that. I think it's more like 4.25x5.5.

 

[Dom]

What I like about that skimmer is the drain build in to the cup. Does it work well?

 

[smh254]

What I like about that skimmer is the drain build in to the cup. Does it work well?

Yes it works Great.