Hey guys.
I bought and received this skimmer last night. It's a reef octopus dual 6 recirculating skimmer.
http://www.amazon.com/Reef-Octopus-Recirculating-Protein-Skimmer/dp/B005EMMKPW
My problem is that the output of the skimmer is 3 inches shorter than my sump. I can't raise the skimmer itself because I don't have enough room in my stand where the sump is. I can't leave the skimmer outside the stand because I have kids running around all day long. My question is:
1. Can I raise the output of the skimmer so that the skimmer can drain in the sump?
2. It is powered by 2 OTP2000. Are those powerhead submersible?
3. Can I put that skimmer inside the sump? I know it's an external model but I read story about people putting external skimmer in the sump with no problems.
If there is no solution then I will be forced to sell it.
I bought and received this skimmer last night. It's a reef octopus dual 6 recirculating skimmer.
http://www.amazon.com/Reef-Octopus-Recirculating-Protein-Skimmer/dp/B005EMMKPW
My problem is that the output of the skimmer is 3 inches shorter than my sump. I can't raise the skimmer itself because I don't have enough room in my stand where the sump is. I can't leave the skimmer outside the stand because I have kids running around all day long. My question is:
1. Can I raise the output of the skimmer so that the skimmer can drain in the sump?
2. It is powered by 2 OTP2000. Are those powerhead submersible?
3. Can I put that skimmer inside the sump? I know it's an external model but I read story about people putting external skimmer in the sump with no problems.
If there is no solution then I will be forced to sell it.
