Skimmer problems

alig666

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Aug 20, 2000
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So I got the 55 all ready for stocking but I've hit a brick wall. The skimmer for my 30 gallon is a CPR Bak Pak II which works perfectly. However the skimmer will not hang on the side of the 55 due to the size of the side braces. I dont have enough space under the cabinet for a sump and because the tank hasnt been pre-drilled I'm looking for another way to skim ! Are there any skimmers that will sit outside a tank and outside a sump that will draw and feed water to the tank through hoses ? I have a cupboard under the tank that a stand alone skimmer would fit in and I could run the piping up the back of the tank.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
 
i have a 55 long with two 24" glass folding covers.....

i'm using a prizm hang on and it fits pretty well...given the less than two inch gap left by the glass...
i'm two years into the hobby and could never keep my water as stable as i would like...added the prizm over 2 months ago and my weekly water test have been perfect. I'm amazed at the crap that thing pulls out.....
 
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