Skimmer size?

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by 4phish, Aug 22, 2009.

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  1. 4phish

    4phish Montipora Digitata

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    I have a 55g and am looking for a new skimmer. I have always heard that I should double the skimmer size for the the size aquarium I have. So if I have a 55g, I would need a skimmer rated for 100g or more. Is this true?
     
    4phish, Aug 22, 2009
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  2. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    This is the way I would go. You going to do an in sump skimmer???
     
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  3. 4phish

    4phish Montipora Digitata

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    Yeah. I am looking at the Bubble Magus BM100 as I type this. I have a medium bioload in my 55g and the skimmer is rated at 125g. I should be ok right?
     
    4phish, Aug 22, 2009
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  4. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    I think those guys are cheap. If I were doing a 55 gallon I would go with the octopus line
     
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  5. oceanparadise1

    oceanparadise1 Fire Squid

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    I have an octopus mw200 on my 180 wiht about 340 gallons of total water system and the skimmate it makes is amazing. I second the ocot line
     
    oceanparadise1, Aug 22, 2009
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