TINY sump tank, is it worth it?

Binare · #1 09-23-2009, 02:27 AM

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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.

banditpowdercoat · #2 09-23-2009, 03:07 AM

I have a 10g sumo on a 45g tank. with a Aqua C urchin skimmer that does allright. Could definately use better skimmer, but with water changes, it's ok

Drock169 · #3 09-23-2009, 05:13 AM

I also love deltecs, definitely much better than the other hang on skimmers.

ElGuappo · #4 09-23-2009, 07:28 AM

i have the 75 of these. ran it on a 25 for a while and worked awsome. just put it on my 45 so the jury is still out. under 200 and pretty decent so far. only thing is i found it hard to "zero in" to work its best.

http://eshopps.com/hangskimmers.php