Hello fellow reefers,
I have a debate on which skimmer will work best for my system, I have an 85 gallon hexagon shaped tank with a Crystal cube 18 sump. I have been wanting to change my filter socks for a collection cup for a while but now I want to modify it to fit a Fleece roller and because of it I have to get a smaller footprint skimmer in order to fit the fleece roller. I’m currently running a 110INT classic reef octopus (10.6" x 6.75" x 19.75" and have 0 complaints on its performance but would be so much easier if the pump was actually inside the skimmer.
These are the swap options I’m considering:
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I’ve attached a picture on how much wiggle room I have with the current skimmer and it’s sitting on a skimmer stand to perform better skimming on recommended water height.
Does anyone have experience with any of these skimmers I listed?
Also if you have a recommendation on a different small footprint skimmer will definitely appreciate it!
Thanks In advance
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I have a debate on which skimmer will work best for my system, I have an 85 gallon hexagon shaped tank with a Crystal cube 18 sump. I have been wanting to change my filter socks for a collection cup for a while but now I want to modify it to fit a Fleece roller and because of it I have to get a smaller footprint skimmer in order to fit the fleece roller. I’m currently running a 110INT classic reef octopus (10.6" x 6.75" x 19.75" and have 0 complaints on its performance but would be so much easier if the pump was actually inside the skimmer.
These are the swap options I’m considering:
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X-120 AXIUM Space Saving G4 Protein Skimmer - Eshopps
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Reef Octopus Classic 150SSS 6" Internal Space Saving Protein Skimmer
The sleek and compact Reef Octopus Classic 150SSS in-sump protein skimmer supplies powerful filtration for aquariums up to 150 gallons where sump space may be limited. Recommended sump water height: 7"-8" Small Footprint - Big Performance Reef Octopus Aquatrance 2000s Skimmer Pump Removable...
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eSsence S-130 Internal Protein Skimmer - Reef Octopus
BRS Recommended for tanks up to: Heavy Bioload (Most Common) - 75 Gallons Medium Bioload - 120 Gallons Light Bioload - 160 gallons Footprint - 8.3" x 6.9" Height - 20.5″ Recommended Water Height: 7"-8" Reef Octopus eSsence S-130 Protein Skimmer has been designed from the ground up to create...
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I’ve attached a picture on how much wiggle room I have with the current skimmer and it’s sitting on a skimmer stand to perform better skimming on recommended water height.
Does anyone have experience with any of these skimmers I listed?
Also if you have a recommendation on a different small footprint skimmer will definitely appreciate it!
Thanks In advance
![6B417ED4-2C02-4EA2-BC2B-5F483F5DA08A.jpeg 6B417ED4-2C02-4EA2-BC2B-5F483F5DA08A.jpeg](https://test.reef2reef.com/data/attachments/2751/2751611-7d9ebbe0c96faaef323325b45f450b67.jpg)