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harif87 · 06-22-2006, 10:32 PM

Hey sorry if i sound like an idiot, but ive done some reading about different types of protein skimmers. I understood the different types and how they worked but one concept i couldnt grasp was the idea of a sump in regards to a protein skimmer. What i dont understand is how the sump would be set up(i.e. around how big should it be) and also how the water would be pumped back up to the display tank if its all the way on gorund level. And is the whole (or part) of the sump filled with water or is it there just to save you from overflowing??

A site or a referred book would be great if you can. Thanks alot.

06-22-2006, 10:32 PM	#1
harif87 Minor Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 992	Trouble understanding sump protein skimmers Hey sorry if i sound like an idiot, but ive done some reading about different types of protein skimmers. I understood the different types and how they worked but one concept i couldnt grasp was the idea of a sump in regards to a protein skimmer. What i dont understand is how the sump would be set up(i.e. around how big should it be) and also how the water would be pumped back up to the display tank if its all the way on gorund level. And is the whole (or part) of the sump filled with water or is it there just to save you from overflowing?? A site or a referred book would be great if you can. Thanks alot. __________________ sorry for beating you senseless "The human torch was denied a bank loan"