Protein skimmer. Hob or sump better?

[Weo]

Hi, I am currently cycling a 2 feet tank and been researching on protein skimmer...

 

Any opinion on whether a hob skimmer vs a sump skimmer is better?

 

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[Tabungrahim]

Both skimmer are good
Best if have sump
Then u can put anything in ur sump


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[SubzeroLT]

Generally a larger skimmer (i.e. in sump) will perform better to pull organic waste out of the water.

 

[Weo]

Is it necessary for a 2 feet tank to have a sump?

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[SubzeroLT]

A sump increases total water volume -> tends to lead to better stability.

A sump is also a place to place bigger equipment and more bio media. You can get away without it. But generally will have a higher chance of success with a sump compared to without one.

To keep things simple a large AIO compartment can also work.