Octopus BH 2000 Skimmer

[CaptainAhab]

So we're starting the build of the new 90G for my son. Building the stand, collecting the equipment and I realize I have an Octopus BH 2000 laying around in the basement.

The tank will have a 20G sump. What's the thought on hanging the HOB off the sump? It's not going on the display and being cheap if I can avoid buying a new skimmer. Well that would work just fine w/ me.

I'm just not sure if the flow through the sump would be prohibitive.

 

[Tank2379]

That should work Perfect IMO the less money the better... and plus aren't those BH2000 rated up to 120 gallons?

 

[CaptainAhab]

They are which means 90 is about right. I totally forgot I had it

 

[Tank2379]

Is the 20 gallon and the Skimmer the same height. I think you might need to stand it up a little?

 

[CaptainAhab]

That's what I was hoping for feedback on before I go and hack it up. Extending the intake tubes and possible building up the HOB height if it's too high.. What happens to performance

 

[goisles1]

Can't directly answer this as I do not have an Octopus skimmer. However, I ran into the same issue with my Remora Pro. Mine is about 3-6 inches longer then my 20G long Sump. I actually emailed AquaC support and they advised that having the skimmer longer then the sump would NOT cause any performance issues.

 

[melosu58]

Moved to General Hardware and equipment discussion.