Protein skimmer size

[sredzins]

I have been looking into getting a skimmer(probably should have gotten one already) for some time now and with a nice cyano explosion I finally ordered one. I am not able to run a sump so I went the HOB route and got the aquamaxx hob-1. It comes in tomorrow. Its rated for 75 gallons and I have a 50 gallon tank. Is this going to be sufficient?

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[Liquid360]

Depends on the tank load. Whatcha got?

 

[sredzins]

Clown, bangaii cardinal, mandarin, and a tang about the size of a half dollar. But he won't be staying too long. And 3 montipora type corals.

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[Reefing Madness]

I usually advise getting a skimmer rated for twice your water volume. If you overload your tank, it will not handle it.

 

[Liquid360]

What about live rock?

Clown, bangaii cardinal, mandarin, and a tang about the size of a half dollar. But he won't be staying too long. And 3 montipora type corals.

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[Liquid360]

PS. You'll be fine.

 

[sredzins]

This skimmer is working like a champ. It's pulled out some nasty black ski mate withing the first 12 hours.


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[Liquid360]

Awesome! They're great pieces of equipment!