Skimmer suggestion for 120G system volume

[Aqua Pro Builder]

I don't have much height clearance but a lot of lateral space in the sump, please suggest some short yet good skimmer.


Thanks

 

[scarf_ace1981]

wing how much height do you have exactly?

 

[pecan2phat]

Deltec AP701

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Around 18"

 

[cali_reef]

Deltec AP701

He wants good skimmer, not the "expensive but great" skimmer.

 

[cali_reef]

Around 18"

15 buckets of salt and plenty of RO/DI water :scratchch .

I have not seen a skimmer that short and actually skims.

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

The most I can squeeze out is 24" for the sump/skimmer compartment by making the display shallower.

 

[pecan2phat]

Sheesh...... 18 inches, you better stick to an Aqua-C EV-120. Bout best you can do with that height.

 

[cali_reef]

The EV-120 is 18" tall and you will need a inch or two to get the collection cup off easily.

Are you plan to sit on the floor to see your tank? 18" stand is really short.

 

[herman]

Dude, rather than sacrificing the size of the skimmer and having crappy performance, plumb the skimmer to go outside tha stand. The skimmer is only one of your most important pieces of equipment. Aqua-C? BLAH!!!! Finicky at best!

 

[jawwad2004]

Herman, I was just about to suggest the same thing until I saw your post.