Such thing as too much skimming?

GabeM · Feb 23, 2019

Hi all,

I recently picked up a Reef Octopus S-130 for my 50 gallon cube because I needed something that fit my stock SCA sump, was super quiet, and was big enough for me to use in a large tank in a few years.

I know that it's overkill but can this cause issues going forwards?

Thanks!

Gabe

lolgranny · Feb 23, 2019

In my experience, no. I’ve had this 40 gallons with 200g skimmers on them. I’ve had 400gallons with 700g skimmers. I currently have 700g with 2 skimmers on them both rated for 700g. I feed a lot and have a bare bottom tank. Help take out organic.

Retro Reefer · Feb 23, 2019

If you strip to much nutrients from your tank your corals won’t be happy.. for me it’s a balancing act and I just run skimmer periodically as needed.

ca1ore · Feb 23, 2019

Nope. Skimmer only removes about a third of the organics anyhow.

Scott Williamson · Feb 23, 2019

In my opinion skimmer manufacturers usually overstate the tank size ratings. I usually size a skimmer but selecting one that is rated for approximately twice the size of my display. Couple ideas if you are concerned with overskimming...... I have heard of people running skimmers for only 12 hours of the day or you can adjust your skimmmer to skim dry rather wet.