If I put a skimmer that is too big for my tank, will it not work as good as a smaller

reefslugs · 09/20/2008, 09:10 PM

If I put a skimmer that is too big for my tank, will it not work as good as a smaller? I have a 200g tank with a 65g sump. I've been running a ASM G3 skimmer and it does well. I've just been offered a great deal on a Deltec AP702, which is good for a normal stock 530g, or a heavily stocked 400g. If I buy this, will it be too big and not take out enough crap because of 10'' barrel?

Jay Fortay · 09/21/2008, 03:47 PM

Get it and skim very dry, I have never used this skimmer, but in theory this should work better than any smaller less capable unit. You just don't want to wet skim with it as it may decrease your salinity too quickly... IMO

Jay Fortay · 09/21/2008, 03:48 PM

I use a skimmer rated for 200 gallons on my 29G, and 125 gallons on my 20L frag setup. I am an overskimmer

salty child 79 · 09/21/2008, 05:59 PM

I would get it. Worst case scenario is you have to add more fish. lol. I have seen the 702 on 150g before with no bad effects.

If it doesn't skim well then sell it and you can get a brand new ASM or euroreef

egdevilboy · 09/21/2008, 06:02 PM

yeah the only draw back I had with my XL skimmer was it took about 2 weeks before I got some good skimmate but boy do I love it.

GSMguy · 09/21/2008, 06:03 PM

i say go for it, i have an oversized skimmer on both of my tanks.

09/20/2008, 09:10 PM	#1
reefslugs Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: St.Charles, Mo. Posts: 1,647	If I put a skimmer that is too big for my tank, will it not work as good as a smaller If I put a skimmer that is too big for my tank, will it not work as good as a smaller? I have a 200g tank with a 65g sump. I've been running a ASM G3 skimmer and it does well. I've just been offered a great deal on a Deltec AP702, which is good for a normal stock 530g, or a heavily stocked 400g. If I buy this, will it be too big and not take out enough crap because of 10'' barrel?

09/21/2008, 03:47 PM	#2
Jay Fortay Uber Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 929	Get it and skim very dry, I have never used this skimmer, but in theory this should work better than any smaller less capable unit. You just don't want to wet skim with it as it may decrease your salinity too quickly... IMO __________________ Witty line goes here... Current Tank Info: 225 gallon 88"x30"x20" shallow rimless. 185 gallon fish room. Reef Octopus SSS-5000, Apex Neptune, 3 Kessil A360W, Melevs Reef RODI, Reeflo Hammerhead Gold return http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2365282

09/21/2008, 03:48 PM	#3
Jay Fortay Uber Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 929	I use a skimmer rated for 200 gallons on my 29G, and 125 gallons on my 20L frag setup. I am an overskimmer __________________ Witty line goes here... Current Tank Info: 225 gallon 88"x30"x20" shallow rimless. 185 gallon fish room. Reef Octopus SSS-5000, Apex Neptune, 3 Kessil A360W, Melevs Reef RODI, Reeflo Hammerhead Gold return http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2365282

09/21/2008, 05:59 PM	#4
salty child 79 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 272	I would get it. Worst case scenario is you have to add more fish. lol. I have seen the 702 on 150g before with no bad effects. If it doesn't skim well then sell it and you can get a brand new ASM or euroreef __________________ Great tanks don't come from great equipment. They come from great husbandry and great knowledge.

09/21/2008, 06:03 PM	#6
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	i say go for it, i have an oversized skimmer on both of my tanks. __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

09/21/2008, 06:02 PM	#5
egdevilboy Moved On Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern Florida Posts: 620	yeah the only draw back I had with my XL skimmer was it took about 2 weeks before I got some good skimmate but boy do I love it.