WTB Skimmer but can only fit 7" width in my sump

[Lee]

I have a 39G DT w/ a custom built sump (approx 12-15G sump). The section of the sump where I would put the skimmer is only slightly over 7" wide. When I had the sump built I was thinking that I would be getting a SWC160. However, I am now concerned about the modified meshwheel impeller, the cheap Atman pump, and of course the owner's smuggling history. Can anyone recommend a good skimmer for a tight space? I have been running a BM3.5plus that came with my original setup and it is just not cutting it. Most of the skimmers that I have been looking at are just too wide.

 

[cmantis]

Aqua C Remora?

 

[E.intheC]

What about the bm curve? I've heard very good things about it

 

[Lee]

What about the bm curve? I've heard very good things about it

The BM Curve might work, but I'm hesitant because I have been so unhappy with my current BM skimmer. The build quality on the one I have is not good. It's full of little design flaws (too many to go into in this thread).

 

[Lee]

Aqua C Remora?

Unless I'm wrong the Remora is a HOB skimmer. I'm looking for an in sump type no wider than 7". Preferably with a gate valve adjustment, a decent & quite pump, and a needle/pinwheel impeller...am I dreaming, or does this exist? The SRO SSS1000 would be perfect if it was a .5" narrower.

 

[dherrera83]

You can use the one I have for sale. Marineland 100. Has a small footprint and I was using it in a 10g sump I made. Onky needs 4.5inch space and works great. I you can get the bubble magus 3 that I upgraded to from bulkreefsupply.com.

 

[Oliver]

I have a swc 120 skimmer if ur interested its 18" in Height with a 6" X 7.25" Footprint.

 

[Lee]

You can use the one I have for sale. Marineland 100. Has a small footprint and I was using it in a 10g sump I made. Onky needs 4.5inch space and works great. I you can get the bubble magus 3 that I upgraded to from bulkreefsupply.com.

I am looking to replace my Bubble Magus 3.5 with something better. Both the BM3 and from what I can tell the Marineland 100 would be a downgrade from my current setup. But I do appreciate the input and welcome any other suggestions.

 

[Lee]

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I have a swc 120 skimmer if ur interested its 18" in Height with a 6" X 7.25" Footprint.

As I mentioned earlier in this thread, I had my sump built to fit the SWC160, but I now have some concerns with regard to the meshwheel impeller and Atman pump. Have you had any issues with restarting your SWC after turning it off?

 

[Oliver]

I have never had any problems with the skimmer pump. Every time I shut the skimmer off it always starts up.

 

[Lee]

I have never had any problems with the skimmer pump. Every time I shut the skimmer off it always starts up.

Good to know. The easiest thing for me would be to buy a SWC160 since I know it will fit. I have read some things online about people switching out the meshwheel impeller for a Red Dragon Pinwheel impeller to solve their issue. I may just get the SWC160 and do the MOD. Has anyone here tried this? ...of course doing this doesn't reconcile my ethical issue of supporting an owner of a company that has been in trouble for attempting to illegally import live rock and marine animals, but I haven't read anything recent about this and the company is still around. So he must have gotten past all of that?

 

[cmantis]

Unless I'm wrong the Remora is a HOB skimmer. I'm looking for an in sump type no wider than 7". Preferably with a gate valve adjustment, a decent & quite pump, and a needle/pinwheel impeller...am I dreaming, or does this exist? The SRO SSS1000 would be perfect if it was a .5" narrower.

Sorry I mean the Aqua C Urchin:

- 19" tall x 6" wide x 2-3/4" deep
- 6" x 6" footprint (pump included)
- Minimum vertical clearance is 23"
- Water level exit height is 12-1/4"

 

[Lee]

Sorry I mean the Aqua C Urchin:

- 19" tall x 6" wide x 2-3/4" deep
- 6" x 6" footprint (pump included)
- Minimum vertical clearance is 23"
- Water level exit height is 12-1/4"

Hmm, I don't know about the injection spray method of skimming?

 

[STHILL]

Tagging along i'm in the hunt for a skimmer also and wanted the swc 160 cone, ill follow this to see suggestions 93 cube but limited on skimmer space in sump ..

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[bigcapct]

I have both the curve 5 and 3.5 cone. Agree on the 3.5a flaws. Pump is crap. But the curve is no joke. Waaaay better made! This morning the 3.5 was just watering not bubbling lol. Get the curve 5!

 

[Modern-Revolution]

I have a reef octopus nwb 110 I'll sell for $100. It is 6.75" wide. Clean and like new condition. Pm me if interested. Located 10980

ttp://www.aquacave.com/Reef-Octopus-NWB-110-Needle-Wheel-Protein-Skimmer-P702.aspx

 

[Lee]

I ended up buying a new Reef Octopus NW110B. I decided to get a new one because there have been slight variations from model year to model year. I just installed it last night. It fits into my sump perfectly. Still trying to dial it in. I know it will take a while to break in.