2 protein skimmers ??

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  1. mike.nakh

    mike.nakh Astrea Snail

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    I have two protein skimmers setup(A bigger one and smaller one, the smaller one is a protein skimmer/mechanical filter) and i'm wondering if thats okay ?
    I have a 20 gallon tank, water conditions are perfect, but I don't want to
    skim to much away from the water(not sure if thats bad or good)
    Any suggestions ?:confused:
     

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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Is the smaller one actually a surface skimmer?

    Two devices (without knowing what brand or type) seem somewhat of an over kill on a 20 gallon.

    I would let your corals be your guide as to whether the equipment set up suits your tank.

    Larger tanks it's hard to over skim, a 20 gallon yes I do believe you could possible over skim.

    If could list the brand or style of both skimmers that would be of assistance.
     
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  3. mike.nakh

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    Check the above for pictures
    I have a Jebo and a Via Aqua(which is the mechanical/protein skimmer)
     
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    Anyone ?
     
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    I'm new here but this question surfaced more than once over the last 20years (believe it or not)...
    if memory serves me; I think it was observed that 2 weak skimmers are not anywhere as efficient as one good one....

    ...I also thought "they" figured out that the 2 skimmers won't work all that well in close proximity....

    but don't quote me on any of it...at the slightest hint of me being wrong I'll pull the ole "plausible deniability" card :)
     
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  6. mike.nakh

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    I'm sure the question has arisen before
    haha I'm sure you won't have to pull the card
    Thanks my man
     
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  7. Cole_lol

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    What if you set one up for wet skimming and the other for a more dry skim?
     
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