Recirculation mod skimmer behind tank

[jefferzbooboo]

I've read somewhere where you can put a recirculating modded skimmer on a stand behind your tank without sticking it in a sump. Anyone know anything about this?

[luke33]

Sure, that would work just fine. You just have to make sure its leak proof and the feeder pump is in your tank as well as the output.

[kidako]

make sure it can not be knocked over(by a pet or child)

[jefferzbooboo]

Any recomendations on what skimmer, I was looking at the Octo recirculating NW150. I haven't seen much out there for recirculating skimmers, but maybe i'm dumb and not looking in the right place

[USC-fan]

I use a das skimmer. For a 55 you would just need a ex-1.

http://stores.petorama.net/Detail.bok?no=73

It one of the best skimmers for the money! A lot better than the NW150, IMO.