2 Skimmers at the same time?

lyrical · Nov 8, 2015

So I have a skimmer currently running that I am wanting to upgrade. I plan on buying a nicer one than the one that came with my setup.

My question is, after I have the new skimmer running.. since I have room in an empty chamber in my sump... should I run the old skimmer? Would this cause any issues?

Diesel · Nov 8, 2015

I don't see why.
But why not just one rated skimmer for your setup.
What's the skimmer you have running now rated for?
And what skimmer you looking into?

lyrical · Nov 8, 2015

I have a CAD Lights 250 I think it is (no documentation or ID at all on the skimmer) that is supposedly rated for over 300g. It came with the purchase I didn't get to pick the skimmer/media reactor. However I don't like the skimmer very much and it's a pain to adjust and remove the cup. I wanted to go with a better skimmer (open to suggestions) but was just curious since I already had this one and probably couldn't resell it for much would it be worth just throwing it in just because I already had it.

I used to have a ASM G3 like 5 years ago on a different tank and it pulled way more stuff out than my current skimmer. I know there are a lot of variables that can cause this but I just feel like a better skimmer is worth the investment.