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03-03-2013, 02:04 AM
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Like Mike stated, the short answer is no
Apparently, for an in-sump skimmer to work efficiently, the optimum flow-rate through your sump is 6.1x your total volume Keep this in mind when you calculate your return pump head loss The 1260 you mentioned may be a bit much for your tank, depending on your plumbing The skimmer itself, if a $350-500 model ( just a guide ), should be rated for twice what you are building 57g tank, I'd buy a skimmer rated for 100-125g If you buy a super expensive model, in most cases you can count on it's rating 
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03-03-2013, 01:36 PM
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even an external (out of sump skimmer) will be ok, as long as it draws and returns to the sump.
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03-04-2013, 05:59 PM
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I ended up buying the Eheim 1260 pump. From pump to top of the tank is just over 5' so it shouldn't over power the skimmers I'm looking at. I just saw the CAD Lights pipeless skimmer. Anyone have experience with it or with their cone skimmer? I like that its made in the USA. I've seen good reviews from Reefbuilders but I'm not sure how reliable they are...
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04-19-2013, 06:52 PM
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I was looking at the Cad Lights 1150 I think, and decided they were a bit overpriced so i got myself a BM Curve 7 for a 75g display with a 17g refugium and 15g sump... this skimmer is rated 185-245g running on approximately 100g of water, so its a little overkill but I shall see how it goes. It was shipped to my door for $262 So far its been working great and its pulling out some smelly gunk, but I still somehow have to get it properly dialed in due to water fluctuations in sump  Thinking about purchasing a Elite Aquatics model 2 sump for $299 and replacing my entire sump/refugium which is currently running under my tank. Edit: I was just looking at the Cad Light pipe-less skimmer and its listed at 174.99 vs 189.99 for the BM Curve5 and honestly I would much rather go with the curve 5 over the cad lights for an extra 15$... that's of-course if you have the space in the sump for a Curve 5
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04-19-2013, 10:09 PM
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Those EA sumps look very nice. I got a used Ecosystems sump and will try to work with it. Huge 2nd chamber but the 1st and 3rd are very small. I can only put the skimmer and live rock rubble and maybe some chaeto in the 2nd chamber for now. if it doesn't work, and I decide I need to have room for a proper refugium, I'm considering the Trigger Systems CRY30. The design is very much like the EA but it's cheaper.
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