skimmer for shallow sump

Reddog · 09/10/2016, 02:47 PM

I am currently running an older euroreef skimmer on my 75g tank, with what i would think is medium bioload. my current skimmer has for some reason started leaking a lot of bubbles back into sump and tank and i can't seem to figure out why it is pushing more water volume than it has in the past. venturi intake is clean and the pump is only 6 or so months old. I have a gate valve on the outflow but if I slow it to keep as many bubbles from escaping, it raises the water level in the skimmer to high.

Anyway, I am tired of messing with it and toying with the idea of a new skimmer. My space in the sump is limited so I need one with a small footprint (approx 11 x 10 in space) and the height of water in my sump is around 6.5". Anyone have any suggestions on a real skimmer that will work well in water that depth? Have looked into the vertex skimmer line but the recommended water heights seem to be 7 to 9.5 in.

thanks

Skim · 09/10/2016, 07:42 PM

Reef Octopus Super Reef 1000 should fit space you have posted and its max depth for water is 6.5". Good Skimmer has be around for a long time.

saltwaternoobie · 09/10/2016, 07:43 PM

http://www.reefsupplies.ca/online-store/Super-Reef/

I just went through this with my skimmer , I have seven inches of water . I went with the regal line and got the DC model reef octopus . Personally for your setup I'd suggest super reef octopus line I posted a link above hopefully it works ! If not google is your friend to find the reef octopus line !
Another option is to get a recirculating skimmer as it doesn't care on height ,not sure if that's an option for you ! . I hope this helps , I spent hours looking at shallow skimmers

Reddog · 09/12/2016, 07:49 PM

Thanks for the input. Still looking at options.

A sea K · 09/13/2016, 06:03 AM

Just filled my new 80 gal and went with a Reef Octopus Prime 150Int skimmer. It is currently sitting in 6-3/4" of water and is skimming very well. I'm even considering raising it just a tad so I'm certain your 6-1/2" will work out just fine. BTW, I am very pleased with how well the RO is working.

Hitch08 · 09/13/2016, 08:40 AM

I'm very happy with my Lifereef skimmer.

http://www.lifereef.com/

You could call Jeff and tell him the available space.

reeftivo · 09/13/2016, 11:53 AM

RD INS80S or INS135S (sicce pump) @ aquarium source.

operate in 6.5-7 perfectly

09/10/2016, 02:47 PM	#1
Reddog Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 52	skimmer for shallow sump I am currently running an older euroreef skimmer on my 75g tank, with what i would think is medium bioload. my current skimmer has for some reason started leaking a lot of bubbles back into sump and tank and i can't seem to figure out why it is pushing more water volume than it has in the past. venturi intake is clean and the pump is only 6 or so months old. I have a gate valve on the outflow but if I slow it to keep as many bubbles from escaping, it raises the water level in the skimmer to high. Anyway, I am tired of messing with it and toying with the idea of a new skimmer. My space in the sump is limited so I need one with a small footprint (approx 11 x 10 in space) and the height of water in my sump is around 6.5". Anyone have any suggestions on a real skimmer that will work well in water that depth? Have looked into the vertex skimmer line but the recommended water heights seem to be 7 to 9.5 in. thanks

09/13/2016, 06:03 AM	#5
A sea K Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Branford Fl Posts: 3,024	Just filled my new 80 gal and went with a Reef Octopus Prime 150Int skimmer. It is currently sitting in 6-3/4" of water and is skimming very well. I'm even considering raising it just a tad so I'm certain your 6-1/2" will work out just fine. BTW, I am very pleased with how well the RO is working. __________________ I am not a pro so excuse me if I'm wrong. Current Tank Info: 30gal Deep Blue rimless 9/10/2014, 80gal Deep Blue rimless 40gal sump/refugium 9/11/16 LPS reef, 2 x Kessil A160 with a single Maxspect Razor, RO Prime 150INT skimmer, Sicce 3 return pump, Vortech MP40 and MP10

09/13/2016, 08:40 AM	#6
Hitch08 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Philly Suburbs Posts: 665	I'm very happy with my Lifereef skimmer. http://www.lifereef.com/ You could call Jeff and tell him the available space. __________________ 120g tank with 40g breeder sump. SVS-30 LifeReef Skimmer. EcoTech Radion Pros.

09/13/2016, 11:53 AM	#7
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	RD INS80S or INS135S (sicce pump) @ aquarium source. operate in 6.5-7 perfectly __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller

09/10/2016, 07:42 PM	#2
Skim Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Brantford ON. Canada Posts: 277	Reef Octopus Super Reef 1000 should fit space you have posted and its max depth for water is 6.5". Good Skimmer has be around for a long time.

09/10/2016, 07:43 PM	#3
saltwaternoobie Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 219	http://www.reefsupplies.ca/online-store/Super-Reef/ I just went through this with my skimmer , I have seven inches of water . I went with the regal line and got the DC model reef octopus . Personally for your setup I'd suggest super reef octopus line I posted a link above hopefully it works ! If not google is your friend to find the reef octopus line ! Another option is to get a recirculating skimmer as it doesn't care on height ,not sure if that's an option for you ! . I hope this helps , I spent hours looking at shallow skimmers

09/12/2016, 07:49 PM	#4
Reddog Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 52	Thanks for the input. Still looking at options.