skimmer to big?

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by diggardens, Jul 31, 2006.

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  1. diggardens

    diggardens Feather Duster

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    Can a skimmer be to big? If you do go bigger are you setting yourself up for constant adjustments?
     
    diggardens, Jul 31, 2006
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  2. jtReef

    jtReef Ritteri Anemone

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    I always say to go bigger. Especially if you upgrade in the future as the addiction gets greater :)
     
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  3. serotonin

    serotonin Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I don't believe you can get one that's too big. I would suggest you get one thats rated for twice the size of our tank.
     
    serotonin, Jul 31, 2006
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  4. diggardens

    diggardens Feather Duster

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    Thank you everyone, my husbands not going to like the new price...Heehee
     
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  5. Covey

    Covey Scooter Blennie

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    You can over skim but that leads to fun things like extra feeding for the coral and fish. Or possibly even more fish. It alot easier to make a clean tank dirter than it is to make a dirty tank clean.

    Go big.
     
    Covey, Jul 31, 2006
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