Please Help me find the right protein skimmer.

Seanl · 08/18/2011, 04:13 PM

Hey guys Im shopping around for a protein skimmer for my reef ready Tru-Vu tank. Its a 90 Gal tank with a 20 Gal sump in the back. the only problem is that the sump is a awkward trapezoidal shape and its only 5" wide with a 1/4 lip around the edge so the total opening for the sump area is about 4-3/4" by about 9" and the total height is 24". Im really not sure about any of this stuff, this is my first SW set up. I've been looking at the Coralife super skimmer for a 125 Gallon tank which says its 5" x 7-1/4" x 24" but I'm not sure if i can fit it over the 4-3/4 opening. An suggestions would be appreciated.

reeftivo · 08/18/2011, 05:49 PM

Sounds like the tru view that is designed for bioballs. I had one like that 18 years ago. Good tank but I hated the sump in the back. That drip tray was a PIA so I removed the tray/ balls and ran macro with a 6500k coralife compact in there instead.

I would suggest a good HOB or external mounted on a stand.

The Reef Octopus HOB's are worth looking at

I'd stay away from the coralife skimmer though-just my .02

Aquacave has a great selection of Octos

reeftivo · 08/18/2011, 05:59 PM

some octos for reference:

http://www.aquacave.com/reef-octopus...lvue-2887.html

http://www.aquacave.com/super-reef-o...mmer-2994.html

http://www.aquacave.com/super-reef-o...mmer-2995.html

http://www.aquacave.com/reef-octopus...stem-2070.html

TheFishTeen · 08/19/2011, 12:18 AM

Definitely check out the Reef Octopus. Best skimmers for your buck.

jtma508 · 08/19/2011, 05:03 AM

Also check out the I-Tech skimmers. I LOVE mine.

08/18/2011, 04:13 PM	#1
Seanl Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 6	Please Help me find the right protein skimmer. Hey guys Im shopping around for a protein skimmer for my reef ready Tru-Vu tank. Its a 90 Gal tank with a 20 Gal sump in the back. the only problem is that the sump is a awkward trapezoidal shape and its only 5" wide with a 1/4 lip around the edge so the total opening for the sump area is about 4-3/4" by about 9" and the total height is 24". Im really not sure about any of this stuff, this is my first SW set up. I've been looking at the Coralife super skimmer for a 125 Gallon tank which says its 5" x 7-1/4" x 24" but I'm not sure if i can fit it over the 4-3/4 opening. An suggestions would be appreciated.

08/18/2011, 05:49 PM	#2
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	Sounds like the tru view that is designed for bioballs. I had one like that 18 years ago. Good tank but I hated the sump in the back. That drip tray was a PIA so I removed the tray/ balls and ran macro with a 6500k coralife compact in there instead. I would suggest a good HOB or external mounted on a stand. The Reef Octopus HOB's are worth looking at I'd stay away from the coralife skimmer though-just my .02 Aquacave has a great selection of Octos __________________ 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

08/18/2011, 05:59 PM	#3
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	some octos for reference: http://www.aquacave.com/reef-octopus...lvue-2887.html http://www.aquacave.com/super-reef-o...mmer-2994.html http://www.aquacave.com/super-reef-o...mmer-2995.html http://www.aquacave.com/reef-octopus...stem-2070.html __________________ 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

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08/19/2011, 12:18 AM	#4
TheFishTeen Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,677	Definitely check out the Reef Octopus. Best skimmers for your buck.

08/19/2011, 05:03 AM	#5
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