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10-14-2011, 12:07 PM
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Overskimming?
Wanting to get some opinions on this. I am going to be running a large skimmer(rated at 200gal) on my new system. The total water volume will be around 50gals in the system. What I am wondering is if I will be able to leave the skimmer running all the time or would I need to only run it for a set length of time each day?
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10-14-2011, 04:32 PM
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Re: Overskimming?
I believe there is such a thing as too much, and the general rule of thumb I've been told is to have the rating be no more than twice your volume. So for your 50, one in the 75-100 range would be ideal. Some say that the current ratings are fairly accurate, but I'm always for a lil more never hurt.
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10-14-2011, 07:36 PM
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Re: Overskimming?
I'd run it. It won't make skimmate all the time, but it will sure keep your tank clean.
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Re: Overskimming?
I always use the "plus one rule". I would go find a skimmer rated for my tank but use the skimmer rated one level higher than the one I first found.
Example- I have a 36 gallon tank and I would go to the store and find a protein skimmer rated for a 30-50 gallon tank but instead I grab the one to its left which is rated for 50-75 gallons. This will ensure I wont over skim or under skim. Over skimming can be bad because it can take out too much elements. Some coral wont do good in super clean water related to over skimming.
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