Which model? I love my APF600--by far the best skimmer I have ever owned. I'd recommend them to everyone, as long as they don't mind the price tag that goes with them.
What type of skimmer?
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Ok, I going to start looking for an Octopus skimmer recirculating. I want to keep the skimmer external, can I put the skimmer next to the sump? The sump tank is not drilled, can I plump the skimmer to go over the top and into the tank? Is this possible or is there a different way of doing it?
Do a google search-- many places carry them. I can think of AquaCave off the top of my head... I think the 150 will be plenty, but if you have the room for the 200, I say go for it.
I would recommend an Octopus skimmer over an AquaC EV-!80. I had both and the Octopus has by far outperformed the AquaC. I think one of the major problems with the AquaC is that they are all handmade and some people seem to have great experiences while others seem to get stuck. Mine did work reasonably well but not as good as the Octopus.
Amp,
I want to keep the skimmer external, can I put the skimmer next to the sump? The sump tank is not drilled, can I plumb the skimmer to go over the top of the sump and in? Is this possible or is there a different way of doing it?
Wellsm2, thank you for sharing your experience with both of these. I was really looking into buying the AquaC EV-180 until now. I been doing research on the octopus and I hear many good things about it. What model of the Octopus skimmers do you have? Is it quiet?
Haha. Even I would say that model would be overkill for my tank. There would be more water in the skimmer than in my sump... But if I had a spare, I would still probably hook it up
I have the smaller variety, the MC500, but it is still greatly oversized.
MasterKaw: You can definitely figure something out on how hook it up outside your sump. It may be difficult with most models, especially the NW ones, but it could be done. You also wouldn't be able to keep it all too far from your sump.
fishieness, here is a diagram of how I'm planning how to do the plumbing from the skimmer to the sump. The picture is just to give you an idea, not actual. What do you think?Haha. Even I would say that model would be overkill for my tank. There would be more water in the skimmer than in my sump... But if I had a spare, I would still probably hook it up
I have the smaller variety, the MC500, but it is still greatly oversized.
MasterKaw: You can definitely figure something out on how hook it up outside your sump. It may be difficult with most models, especially the NW ones, but it could be done. You also wouldn't be able to keep it all too far from your sump.
That looks fine and should work without any issues. Additionally (and this is highly recommended), you can actually plumb the skimmer into the overflow, thus feeding it and negating the need for an extra pump. I recommend you T off the overflow pipe, with one end feeding the skimmer, the other feeding the 'fuge or sandbed, etc. That will make for higher efficiency for both.
