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#1
12/09/2007, 09:56 PM
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Can your skimmer be TOO big?
I take delivery tomorrow on a 125 that's going to be a reef tank. I haven't picked my skimmer yet - though I'm leaning towards an Octopus Extreme.
Can a skimmer be TOO big? If skimmer is running on a tank that's smaller than what it's designed for, does it run less efficiently? |
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#2
12/09/2007, 10:01 PM
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You will reach a point of diminished return at some point. If the skimmer is more than you need it will simply not skim at times waiting for something to take out. It's a good way to go IMO.
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#3
12/09/2007, 10:03 PM
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very very very debated topic if its going to be an sps system though i recommed one rated 2x the size of tank
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12/09/2007, 10:06 PM
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If you run a skimmer rated for 1000G on a 120, then I would say it's overkill. But it would not be overkill to use a skimmer from one of the highly regarded companies out there that is rated for twice your tank's size.
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12/10/2007, 01:23 AM
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sorry to hijack this thread, but i have a seaclown oops i mean seaclone 150 on my 20 long and was wondering if its too much. when i switched tanks over it skimmed like mad now it doesnt seem to skim at all.
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#8
12/10/2007, 02:48 PM
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Quote:
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#9
12/10/2007, 02:57 PM
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Oh jeez! Who farted?
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#10
12/10/2007, 03:27 PM
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He who smelt it, dealt it...
 BTW Sherman, how come I don't see you on the DAS thread???
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#11
12/10/2007, 04:47 PM
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I did my time there. I still think it's a good skimmer. Not as good as a Beckett, but good.
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#13
12/11/2007, 02:20 PM
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I use an AquaC EV 120 in a 54. That's about 2 to 3 x the rating. I think the 'ratings' must be done on tanks with two nemos and a nem. Mine fills weekly with an understocked tank, and I am very happy with it.
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12/11/2007, 10:48 PM
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Answer to the question: No! If your large skimmer isn't pulling out junk add more pooh.
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