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Skimmer dilemma

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by dead fish, Aug 5, 2012.

  1. Aug 5, 2012 #1
    dead fish Iowa City

    dead fish Dead Fish

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    OK, so I'm looking for a skimmer and just about everything out there will not fit in my sump. I have a seaclear 65 gallon that I'm using and the openings at the top are only 7" wide. the average base for a skimmer rated for around 200 gallons is about 8" at the smallest.

    I didn't forsee this when setting up the tank. (Doh!) Can I just cut back the opening an inch or so? if I fish the shavings out (pump turned off) should everything be OK?
     
  2. Aug 5, 2012 #2
    Jamie

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    Cut back what opening? Your stand? or are you talking the top of the sump?
     
  3. Aug 5, 2012 #3
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    You have any pics of the sump.
    It might be something to look at just making a new sump customized to your needs.
     
  4. Aug 5, 2012 #4
    dead fish Iowa City

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    You can kind of see them in this pic. Ther acrylic comes over the top and has 2 7 in opening.

    I would comsider something else, but I have to put the stand down over this tank. It ain't coming out. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/crazy.gif

    i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a401/thejtl/photo3.jpg
     
  5. Aug 5, 2012 #5
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    I would think you can cut some of the bracing out to make a skimmer fit. I assume you won't be running the sump full so all the bracing shouldn't be necessary. I would get a second opinion before making any cuts though.

    Another thing I would consider is modifying the stand for easier access. Put an upright leg on the front side corners, then clear out the front except a single 2x4 center brace. That 2x6 on the top edge is plenty strong, no need for all the extra upright legs across the front.
     
  6. Aug 5, 2012 #6
    dead fish Iowa City

    dead fish Dead Fish

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    Well, I didn't get a second opinion. I hacked the thing. And I decided to grab this Eshopps S-200 skimmer that I could get locally for $100-$200 less than online. Not sure why, but it should do the trick, I suppose.

    Here's a picture of the hack job I did on the sump to get enough space for the thing. i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a401/t...094118.jpg

    Wish I could put the pic in the post, but I don't know what happened to that option...
     

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