Beckett Skimmer

[daimy068]

Hi. Need help.

Planning to externally install a beckett for my 4x2.5x2. The contractor will be building a divider wall/cabinet on Tuesday. Cabinet will consist of a 2.5x3' area for equipment. Thinking of making it dual tier.

Question is: Do I need to raise the beckett above the water level of the sump? As far as my knowledge goes (quite limited), this is so in order to prevent micro bubles from entering the sump.

Any advice?

Thanks!

[hotlemond]

had a reefer who's beckett are in the sump and no micro bubbles. I suppose its about fine tuning it and getting the return away from the last compartment, or either use a buffle or moderate amount of filter floss

[daimy068]

Thanks Hotlemond. But I'm thinking of locating the Beckett externally, so any need to raise the height of the beckett? Thanks!

[hotlemond]

probably a nice idea to locate it externally, they are huge!!

[daimy068]

Thanks!

Will raise it just above the level of the sump.