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BugiSti


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yeah i just would rather have the tank closer to the wall.....plus i want a large refugium

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I am running the oddocy hob skimmer with a hob fuge and I have no problems except looks ask Steven.

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I just sent an email to a guy to see if he still has an overflow.

The AT 160 will work well in the sump too.

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ohh this was before i found the hob overflow haha

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I'm still thinkin the AT 160 Skimmer would work well for you....

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well after doing some reading...im back to maybe a hangon..... hmmm....recommendations for the newb anyone?

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oh and also i would use the plumbing to insert my uv sterilizer , correct?

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ok i dont wanna have to put this thing 6.5'' away from the wall so im guessing sump would be best , probably more costly , but does anyone have a good explanation as to how to set one up and what i will need??? heres the skimmer im looking at

http://shop.aquatraders.com/Odyssea-PS160-Protein-Skimmer-p/43013.htm

thanks!

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