SWC 160 Cone too big for 40g breeder?

I have just recently switched my 25g over to my 40g breeder with 20g sump, I have read mixed reviews on oversizing your skimmer too much. My bio load is pretty small right now, 2 clowns and a chromis, and clean up crew. Only softies for corals right now but maybe some SPS within the next year maybe??

What do you think?

 

It should work really well. Is this a new skimmer that you're planning on buying or one you are reusing?

Michael Rice
Marine Engineers Aquarium Blog
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I'm about to buy one, just read some people saying oversized skimmers are poor at collecting skimate. My bio load will be increasing a bit now with a couple of fish additions soon, but want a skimmer first.

had a crappy prizm on my old 25g.

 

In that case, I would get the 120 cone. It will be a better match, save you some money and save space in the sump.

Michael Rice
Marine Engineers Aquarium Blog
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+1 ^^

The bigger the better, Skimmers take out all the crud in the water, so the more the merrier!

 

Hey nanomano, so +1 to the 120?

 

If you aren't planning on an upgrade in the future then I would go with the 120. I have the 160 and it works great. I did have some problem with the pump freezing when new. But when I took it apart I found a piece of plastic stuck on the magnet. I would recommend a SWC if you are buying from a rep dealer.

 

i have the 120 cone it works great. it is temperamental though with feedings. it will over flow if i don't shut it down for an hour after feeding. i feed frozen foods, not sure how it would be with flakes or pellets

 

I have also heard that you can actually get too Big of a skimmer, given your total water volume, and bioload. I would personally go with the 120 on your system.

 

Just ordered the 120, should be here Jan 10th!!