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[JustinC]

Thoughts on a skimmer for an 80 gallon tank with a 60 gallon sump. I have an xp3000. Would this be too much? Should I go smaller? If so any recommendations?

 

[JustinC]

By the way, looking to do heavy lps with some sps and zoas

 

[Dowtish]

Thats a big ole skimmer! I have a skimmer that is rated for 300 gallons on my 100 gallon system, But I also have lots of fish and corals and feed 3-4 times a day. If you plan to heavily stockit, which you obviously could then give it a go, and see how it works.

 

[JustinC]

Big ole skimmer for a big ole sump! Sump is 23x48. So space is not an issue. Just don't know if that much over sizing will work well on the skimmer

 

[Reefing Madness]

Yup. You'll be just fine with that beasty. It'll more than keep your water clean..

 

[poolkeeper1]

Thoughts on a skimmer for an 80 gallon tank with a 60 gallon sump. I have an xp3000. Would this be too much? Should I go smaller? If so any recommendations?

You already have a great Skimmer i would say keep the one you have and feed heavy and have Fat and Happy Fish...
Bill