[Cela Vie]

[SIZE=2]I know this question has been asked in this forum many times, but here it goes:

What in-sump skimmer does the community recommend for a 90 gallon tank? The footprint, including the pump cannot be bigger than 11x8.

Thanks!
Cela Vie[/SIZE]

[glampka]

You just opened a can of worms with that question - you're going to get a ton of different responses.
ASM's are out since smallest they have would have a 8.5" x 10 footprint.
AquaC has a number that would fit but you have to consider your pump separately since they don't come with one.

[Cela Vie]

I looking into the AquaC EV 180. What have you heard about their performance? Either that or the CSS220 which will be $200 cheaper (after considering the additional pump for the AquaC), but I want to make sure the performance is there.

[glampka]

I have heard nothing but high praises for the AquaC. You definitely won't de dissappointed with it.

[NATIVEVAMAN]

I have learned that skimmer manufacturers tend to over rate there skimmers just a bit.So if you buy a skimmer thats rated for your tank volume you might just be disappointed.I would recomend going AT LEAST double.There is never to much filtration.

[Cela Vie]

Thanks glampka.

NATIVEVAMAN, because of what you are saying, I am going with the EV 180 as opposed to the EV 120. You don't think I need the EV 240 for a 90-gallon tank (total volume approx. 105 gallons), do you?

[glampka]

I know a guy running the EV 180 using a Mag 7 to drive it on a 125 & it is plenty.

[Cela Vie]

Perfect. Thanks.

[blind1993]

i think that a birlin is a good skimmer