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Old 12/31/2007, 08:09 PM
jgskt620 jgskt620 is offline
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Q on skimmer for a 240g tank

I have a HSA-1000 skimmer and it is rated for 750g is this going to be to big and suck all the nutriunt out of the water in a 240g tank it is mostly a mixed reef but im slowly changeing over to sps any input would be greatly appreiated thanks
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Old 12/31/2007, 08:40 PM
Untamed12 Untamed12 is offline
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I don't think you can overskim a tank, but others may disagree.

If you think you are overskimming...add more fish and feed more.
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Old 01/01/2008, 12:35 AM
Brandan Brandan is offline
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You may not have enough protein in the water to create a good head of foam, so you may have to skim rather wet. Just my opinion
 


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