Is it possible to overskim?

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by newguy420, May 21, 2010.

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  1. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    Hahahahaha---That struck me hard....That is funny...I can only picture what that looked like....Good stuff!!!!:laugh3:
     
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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    I don't have any pictures of the whole set up but The skimmer was twice as tall as the tank.
     
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  3. newguy420

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    So 2 X tank volume isn't over skimming? If I will have about 150g, and the ev-240 is good up to 240g, I'd be ok? Or would I be better served with an ev-120? slightly under powered?
     
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  4. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    to 240 is fine you want your skimmer to do more then your tank size, just not be a colossal difference like how my 125 was 10x the tank size.
     
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  5. 2in10

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    Go with the ev-240 it will help with any mistakes. Plus it will allow you to expand some should you wish.
     
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