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Old 08-27-2007, 03:50 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Question Recommended Sump

Hello,
I currently have an in-line filer, in tank UV sterilizer, in tank heater. I wanted to get some type of in-line protein skimmer but it does not look like it is possible. I only want one inlet and one outlet from the aquarium. SO… I think I must get a sump. What sumps do you recommend? I linked a pic of my available spacing. It is 44 L x 15 D x 15 H. What is available?

1) I do not want to go nuts.
2) I do not want to spend a ton of $$.
3) I do not want to build anything.
4) It must handle: filter, UV sterilizer I previously have, heater, and new protein skimmer.

I have not purchased a protein skimmer but it must accommodate the space I have along with the sump.

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Thanks for any feedback you can give.

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P.S. Where can I get the sump you recommend?
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Old 08-28-2007, 03:50 AM   #2 (permalink)
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The more water volume you can get is better. With the space you have there it looks like a 30L will fit under there. You can have some custom made but acrylic is not cheap.


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Old 08-30-2007, 06:00 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Sump design

I guess I could have continued this but I felt a new thread would be better. I guess since I have this open... What is a good protein skimmer which is < 13" tall?? I placed my sump in the only location possible and I only have 13" of clearance. Should I go with a H.O.T. skimmer in my sump. That might be possible. I prefer a in-sump solution...

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