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protein skimmer

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by saltwater fisher, Dec 23, 2012.

  1. Dec 23, 2012 #1
    saltwater fisher

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    Ok so i bought a reef octopus protein skimmer hang on one for 60 dollars of craigslist got it on my twenty gallon sump and went to put the collection cup on it and it is half a inch to tall so I'm thinking i will cut it down 5/8 inch so it will work hate to cut it down but it is three times better then my old protein skimmer
     
  2. Dec 24, 2012 #2
    jstngates Toledo Iowa

    jstngates Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I wouldnt cut it down or modify it. I used to have one and I know what your talking about. The best option would be to hang on back of your main tank, or get a bigger sump to where it fits. I ended up going with an in sump skimmer.
     
  3. Dec 24, 2012 #3
    saltwater fisher

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    I was just going to cut down the collection cup
     
  4. Dec 25, 2012 #4
    sharkks Palo

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    I was thinking of hanging one of these on my sump...is the water level pretty critical?
     
  5. Dec 25, 2012 #5
    saltwater fisher

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    No the water level ain't crucial the inlet pipe with the power head im going to go to mendards and get a little longer sch 80 gray pipe
    The only problem i have is it is to tall and i can't fit the collection cup on top so I'm thinking about cut the cup down 1/2 inch so it will fit other wise it is working awesome even with out the collection cup in place still bubbling at the top great just no way to catch the bubbles
     
  6. Dec 25, 2012 #6
    Roman Cedar Rapids, IA

    Roman Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I say get a taller stand or a different skimmer. I know that sucks but what is worse butchering up a piece of equipment to find out it doesnt work for you or nobody else now that you altered it, then having to buy another anyways. Just do a bit of research first before buying another and maybe you could trade for one which will fit.
     
  7. Dec 25, 2012 #7
    saltwater fisher

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    So i looked up my reef octopus skimmer and the one that i have is rated for 75 gals or less so i don't need to cut down the collection i just need to sell it or trade it for one that will do like 120 gal tank so anyone know of a good reef octopus skimmer for trade or a good price let me know i spent 60 on this one so like to get that back out of it
     

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