TINY sump tank, is it worth it?

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Originally Posted by Myka

What is taking up so much space under the tank that you have no room? The area you suggested is too small for most skimmers large enough for a 50 gallon tank.

You have to spend a lot more money on an HOB skimmer to get a decent one, than you do an in-sump. Remoras IMO are a waste of money, I've had two (the regular and the pro), and I think the only people who say they are any good are people who have never had a better skimmer to compare it to!! I think the only HOB skimmers worth buying are Deltecs at minimum. You can spend half the money of a Deltec and get a comparable Vertex in-sump. I would suggest you find a way to make room for a 20 gallon tall tank for a sump at least.

+1 Deltec HOBs are great, if you need HOB (shudder) atleast get one of these.