Protein Skimmer recommendation/help

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Mar 10, 2014
Grant Lasiter wrote
Dear Ma'am or Sir:

I would like to purchase a Coralvue protein skimmer for my 100 gallon saltwater tank, but I am faced with the following complications:

(1) I do not have room for a sump.
(2) Mine is a custom tank with a 4.5 inch lip all the way around the top.

It seems to me that I need either a hang on back skimmer which can be extended enough to go the distance of the lip, or an in tank skimmer with a strong, adjustable clamp for the lip. There is enough room behind my tank for a stand alone skimmer (is there such a thing?), just not a sump (the space is only 11 inches from the wall).

Can you recommend a protein skimmer for me? I can lengthen the piping for one of your hang on back skimmers if you sell the parts.

I appreciate your time and look forward to your reply.

Regards,
Grant Lasiter
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Mar 10, 2014
Carlos agent wrote
Grant,

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately I don't have very good news for you. None of the HOB skimmers can be modified to fit your tank and we do not sell any of the parts for it.

The only option I can see if installing a sump so you can put most of the equipment there.

Sorry I don't have a better answer for you.

Regards,

Carlos
CoralVue