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Unread 02/06/2009, 09:34 PM   #1
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anyway to turn hob skimmer to sump skimmer

wonedring if i could use a hob skimmer in my sump and could i use the return pump to pump water back to the tank its a MARINELAND PROTEIN SKIMMER 100 MSPS100


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Current Tank Info: 75 gallon ,20 gallon long sump/fuge,marineland skimmer rated 125 gallons,TEK 8 bulb 48", sps,lps,softie,zoa
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Unread 02/06/2009, 10:04 PM   #2
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need help badly !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Unread 02/06/2009, 10:07 PM   #3
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I use a HOB skimmer in my sump. Just hang on your sump....


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Unread 02/06/2009, 10:08 PM   #4
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Unread 02/06/2009, 10:09 PM   #5
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do i need another pump to pump the water back to the tank or could i use the skimmer return ? im new to skimmers never used one


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Unread 02/06/2009, 10:14 PM   #6
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You need a return. I use a MJ 1200 on my 75


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Unread 02/06/2009, 10:23 PM   #7
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i have 2 power heads rated for like 475 gph each could i use those


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