Deltec 400i Skimmer rated for 100 - 400l for 324l (85g) plus sump tank?

[Dukereefnz]

Deltec 400i Skimmer rated for 100 - 400l for 324l plus sump tank?

From what I have read it says not to go larger than necessary for a skimmer - especially Deltec.
So the 400i DC skimmer is rated up to 400l.

My tank is 85G plus sump so total water volume would be around 400l.
The next size up is the 600i - rated for 600l.

Planning a reasonable heavy bio load...

Would you go with the 400i for 600i Deltec?

 

[infinite0180]

I run a 400i on a total off 55 gal with med-high bioload. It skims absolutely amazing. I think you would be ok with it at 85 gal...

edit: wait, i miss read your post. If your total is over 85 i would probably go 600i instead...

 

[Dukereefnz]

Thanks ....600 it is cheers

 

[infinite0180]

Thanks ....600 it is cheers

I think its probably the smart move. The 400i is pretty small. Your going to love it. Mine skims soo nice! Its amazing!

 

[reeferdugong]

my deltec 400i is kinda loud, is there any way to reduce the noise? i have it for like 5 weeks and im still cyling my tank. Will it get quieter when i have bioload? or should i clean it?

 

[PinkReef]

im curious about this skimmer, mainly due to its size. I have 150 l water volume... seems to be sufficient capacity?