skimmer question.......

jimbo78 · 01/14/2008, 03:50 PM

i have a in-sump skimmer that im thinking of moving out of my sump by attaching some hose from the pump to the skimmer intake. right now my skimmer is sitting too deep in my sump, but raising it isn't really a option because its under my tank and barely fits as it is.
has anyone ever used a in sump skimmer externaly by using tubing? will it work?
any opinions would be great.

jimbo78 · 01/14/2008, 05:33 PM

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jimbo78 · 01/14/2008, 05:37 PM

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Magnatron · 01/14/2008, 05:48 PM

im no expert by any means but from my reserch into what skimmer im getting for my new tank i have noticed they are sold as in sump skimmers or external skimers. cant say that ive noticed any that went both ways if you will....im not by any means saying thats not how it works cause at this point im not really sure how they work all i know is that its a good idea to get one lol

well best of luck

mouscacha · 01/14/2008, 07:23 PM

what brand is your insump?

I know that euro reef sumps cannot. You'd require different plumbing/pump.

You can try making of your own. The hardest parts to find would be the clear PVC. Your local hardware stores usually do not carry these.

jimbo78 · 01/15/2008, 10:07 AM

my skimmer is a pro clear aquatics.

werkkrew · 01/15/2008, 10:14 AM

I know of a few that can be used as hang on or in sump, such as the coralife ones.

01/14/2008, 03:50 PM	#1
jimbo78 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: miami Posts: 3,099	skimmer question....... i have a in-sump skimmer that im thinking of moving out of my sump by attaching some hose from the pump to the skimmer intake. right now my skimmer is sitting too deep in my sump, but raising it isn't really a option because its under my tank and barely fits as it is. has anyone ever used a in sump skimmer externaly by using tubing? will it work? any opinions would be great. __________________ Dive with sharks? Doesn't everyone. Current Tank Info: 60 cube

01/14/2008, 05:33 PM	#2
jimbo78 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: miami Posts: 3,099	^^^^^ __________________ Dive with sharks? Doesn't everyone. Current Tank Info: 60 cube

01/14/2008, 05:37 PM	#3
jimbo78 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: miami Posts: 3,099	back to top __________________ Dive with sharks? Doesn't everyone. Current Tank Info: 60 cube

01/14/2008, 05:48 PM	#4
Magnatron Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: harrison twp MI Posts: 29	im no expert by any means but from my reserch into what skimmer im getting for my new tank i have noticed they are sold as in sump skimmers or external skimers. cant say that ive noticed any that went both ways if you will....im not by any means saying thats not how it works cause at this point im not really sure how they work all i know is that its a good idea to get one lol well best of luck __________________ We are armed to the teeth, and low on prozac Current Tank Info: 85 gal

01/15/2008, 10:07 AM	#6
jimbo78 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: miami Posts: 3,099	my skimmer is a pro clear aquatics. __________________ Dive with sharks? Doesn't everyone. Current Tank Info: 60 cube

01/14/2008, 07:23 PM	#5
mouscacha Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 348	what brand is your insump? I know that euro reef sumps cannot. You'd require different plumbing/pump. You can try making of your own. The hardest parts to find would be the clear PVC. Your local hardware stores usually do not carry these.

01/15/2008, 10:14 AM	#7
werkkrew Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 102	I know of a few that can be used as hang on or in sump, such as the coralife ones. __________________ My AquaticLog: http://www.aquaticlog.com/aquariums/werkkrew/1 Current Tank Info: 70G Custom Miracles Display 90G Total System Volume