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ok i found a dang good deal on a small skimmer; that i can not pass over- its a Bubble Magus Curve 5 Protein Skimmer (In-Sump) the specs are----
so reading about this topic here, I see that over-skimming is not really an issue cause you can only take out what's in the water with no major (tank-killing) effects on nutrients. if anything it will help keep the nutrients closer to a lower range which is what we want right? that's a pro to running two skimmers.
I also run ozone. I was thinking I may use it as a reactor and remove the ozone from my main skimmer. its still skimming the water, so I see no real reason to call it an ozone reactor. I can not just buy a larger skimmer because height is an issue. so has/does anyone run two skimmers? what is your experience running two? or should I just put this smaller skimmer in the closet until needed? thanks in advance
- Maximum Tank Capability : 140G
- Dimensions: 7.28"L x 7.08"W x 18.5"H
- Water Level :9.5"-11"
- Rated for tanks 211-528 gallons
- Heavy Bioload (Most Common) - 190 gallons
- Medium Bioload - 240 gallons
- Light Bioload - 320 gallons
- Foot Print: 9.21” x 9.21” (234mm x 234mm)
- Total Height: 21.5” (545mm)
so reading about this topic here, I see that over-skimming is not really an issue cause you can only take out what's in the water with no major (tank-killing) effects on nutrients. if anything it will help keep the nutrients closer to a lower range which is what we want right? that's a pro to running two skimmers.
I also run ozone. I was thinking I may use it as a reactor and remove the ozone from my main skimmer. its still skimming the water, so I see no real reason to call it an ozone reactor. I can not just buy a larger skimmer because height is an issue. so has/does anyone run two skimmers? what is your experience running two? or should I just put this smaller skimmer in the closet until needed? thanks in advance