recirculating skimmer question

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  1. darkliteseeker

    darkliteseeker Astrea Snail

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    why are the octopus recirculating skimmers rated for lower tank size than the cheaper non recirculating counterparts ? they have the same size reaction chamber? wouldnt the recirculation cause a longer reaction time makeing it more efficent? therefore handling a larger tank or am I just missing something?

    http://www.aquacave.com/searchresult.aspx?CategoryID=222

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    darkliteseeker, Oct 24, 2006
    darkliteseeker, Oct 24, 2006
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  2. fishflyer

    fishflyer Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Are recirculating skimmers less efficient?

    I have been wondering the same thing.

    Anyone have an idea?
     
    fishflyer, Oct 26, 2006
    fishflyer, Oct 26, 2006
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  3. fishflyer

    fishflyer Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    From Euro-Reef RC discription at Marine Depot

    "Recirculating skimmers can handle larger bio-loads depending on the flow through rates. Slower flow through rates offer longer dwell times and higher "per pass" extraction levels. Ratings for these skimmers are offered as a "Base +" rather than one "Ideal" aquarium size."
     
    fishflyer, Nov 9, 2006
    fishflyer, Nov 9, 2006
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