Protein Skimmer Problem

cichlidfort · 01-06-2006, 10:44 PM

I bought A Coralife Super Skimmer for 65 gallons not to long ago along with my Red Sea Prizm Deluxe Skimmer so I have two for my 55 gallon tank. But the Coralife requires 6 inches for hang on use between the wall and the tank bit I do not have 6 inches. So my other option is a sump but I have no idea how to setup a sump, don't know what to buy for it and was wondering how much it would cost for a in-sump skimmer in my stand. I am not going to waste this good skimmer so is there any solutions to my problem.

And just for the record, I am not moving my tank up a couple of inches to make the hang on work. Maybe I could hang it on the side?

***Reefland*** · 01-07-2006, 07:06 AM

Hanging it on the side is an option. To setup a sump, your looking at the cost of the external overflow + a decent return pump. ~$150 - $200. You can use a basic 10 gallon aquarium for the sump itself.

cichlidfort · 01-07-2006, 06:29 PM

I will probably just hang it on the side then. I am only 16 and do not know how to set up a sump and do not want to use anymore of my money on this tank.

***Reefland*** · 01-07-2006, 06:31 PM

It will work out just fine as long as you have the room on the side.

01-06-2006, 10:44 PM	#1
cichlidfort Citizen Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 144	Protein Skimmer Problem I bought A Coralife Super Skimmer for 65 gallons not to long ago along with my Red Sea Prizm Deluxe Skimmer so I have two for my 55 gallon tank. But the Coralife requires 6 inches for hang on use between the wall and the tank bit I do not have 6 inches. So my other option is a sump but I have no idea how to setup a sump, don't know what to buy for it and was wondering how much it would cost for a in-sump skimmer in my stand. I am not going to waste this good skimmer so is there any solutions to my problem. And just for the record, I am not moving my tank up a couple of inches to make the hang on work. Maybe I could hang it on the side? __________________ "A mind is like a parachute, it only works when it is open."

01-07-2006, 07:06 AM	#2
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,031	Hanging it on the side is an option. To setup a sump, your looking at the cost of the external overflow + a decent return pump. ~$150 - $200. You can use a basic 10 gallon aquarium for the sump itself. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

01-07-2006, 06:29 PM	#3
cichlidfort Citizen Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 144	I will probably just hang it on the side then. I am only 16 and do not know how to set up a sump and do not want to use anymore of my money on this tank. __________________ "A mind is like a parachute, it only works when it is open."

01-07-2006, 06:31 PM	#4
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,031	It will work out just fine as long as you have the room on the side. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

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