Skimmer for 37g

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I recently upgraded my 20g long to a 37g. I got away without a skimmer in my 20 for a couple months, but I think one would be beneficial for the newer tank if I plan to keep anything more than a clown and a sally lightfoot. :)

A friend of mine gave me one of his old skimmers (Red Sea Berlin 25-250) that lost its pump. I really have no idea how skimmers work, but I think they need pumps that deliver air as well as water. I'm also not sure if something has broken off in one spot. There seems to be a place where a plastic barb would stick out but there's just a hole there now. I've attached pictures of the skimmer. Also, as I do not have a sump, how would this be set up? I can just fit it behind the tank on the stand. Is this acceptable or should I just find a HOB skimmer?

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It looks like a "classic" model, which sits in the sump or can be operated externally. For in sump, a rio 2500 will work, and an Iwaki 30RLT is recommended for external use. Air is sucked into the skimmer through the long black tube via the Venturi effect, so you won't need an air pump. You can find a little about them by hunting around www.marinedepot.com or www.marineandreef.com.
 
It might work. The output is about twice the recommended Iwaki 30RLT, but it loses a lot more flow in the presence of back pressure, so it may balance out. You may also be able to throttle it down with a ball or gate valve.

Here's what I'd do: Find a tank or bucket that's big enough, fill it with saltwater (FW won't skim very well), and hook it all up. If it works, you're in business. If not, you won't make too much of a mess.
 
how long should it take to actually skim? And when you mean skim you mean protien foam collectingg the chamber right?
I just installed my Jebo today in a 10 gal sump. It seems like its good, but its not really close to foaming over the chamber.
Thanks.
 
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