Sump design

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  1. malac0da13

    malac0da13 Torch Coral

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    I have one of those clamp on shop light fixtures. My skimmer is an external skimmer but I'd like to get an swc 160 cone skimmer soon. So I'm kinda planning the sump for that.

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    malac0da13, Jul 2, 2011
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  2. ComputerJohn

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    I have one of those fixtures too, but modded it a little. I have a Z-Wave socket module on it and it's controlled by my home automation system.

    My Skimmer is in sump, would love to go external.

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  3. malac0da13

    malac0da13 Torch Coral

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    Shave very little room in my stand because of the 40 breeder so I think moving the skimmer into the sump will help free up some room. I think I might even move my current skimmer into it lol.

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    what are you running for a skimmer?
     
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  5. malac0da13

    malac0da13 Torch Coral

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    Bubble magus 150 I think. Its an external recirculating skimmer. It worked great for like 2 years but performance seems to have fallen off. Its either filling the cup with water or barely making anything.

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