Over Skimming????

stonecold · 03/06/2006, 05:21 PM

I'm going to setup a 70 gallon mixed reef. I plan to use an ETSS 800 Skimmer. The skimmer is rated for 150-400 gallon tank. What will happen if I over skim my tank?

toothman · 03/06/2006, 05:36 PM

I do not think you will get any different answer. You can not over skim your tank. The rating is more to estimate the maximum you can use it for.
Ed

thereefmaster · 03/06/2006, 06:12 PM

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Zodiac · 03/06/2006, 06:21 PM

i did hear somewhere that you can overskim and it takes out trace elements....

TheSTONEisDead · 03/06/2006, 07:01 PM

That's why we have trace element supplements.

Johnsteph10 · 03/06/2006, 07:03 PM

Skimming only works when there are organics in the water - if you remove the organics, the skimmer won't skim anymore. Thus, impossible to overskim.

Skimming may remove some trace elements, but it is very small in comparison.

stonecold · 03/06/2006, 09:45 PM

The reason I posted this thread is cause I recently sold my 225 gallon tank. I still have this skimmer and would like to use it on my new setup. I plan to keep mostly SPS and a couple of LPS and softies. I didn't want to waste any more money on a new skimmer.

Everyone's opinion/advices are greatly appreciated. I hope/wish to hear more from others and will decide whether to use the ETSS or buy a new skimmer that is suitable for my new setup.

Thank you for everyone's time!

143gadgets · 03/06/2006, 09:48 PM

Sounds like it's gonna be a great tank Nick! Can't wait to see it.

03/06/2006, 05:21 PM	#1
stonecold Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ashburn, VA Posts: 679	Over Skimming???? I'm going to setup a 70 gallon mixed reef. I plan to use an ETSS 800 Skimmer. The skimmer is rated for 150-400 gallon tank. What will happen if I over skim my tank?

03/06/2006, 06:12 PM	#3
thereefmaster Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mossyrock, WA Posts: 354	^^^ __________________ Click on the Little Red House to see my Reef! Current Tank Info: 55G Reef, Coralife SuperSkimmer 220, Current USA 260W PC, 2" SSB

03/06/2006, 06:21 PM	#4
Zodiac Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canada, Toronto Posts: 376	i did hear somewhere that you can overskim and it takes out trace elements.... Last edited by Zodiac; 03/06/2006 at 06:56 PM.

03/06/2006, 07:01 PM	#5
TheSTONEisDead Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Clermont Posts: 119	That's why we have trace element supplements. __________________ ________ _____ Alex Current Tank Info: 46 Gallon Reef: Two 175 watt MH, 20 gallon fuge, Faux Barebottom.

03/06/2006, 07:03 PM	#6
Johnsteph10 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The South Posts: 2,537	Skimming only works when there are organics in the water - if you remove the organics, the skimmer won't skim anymore. Thus, impossible to overskim. Skimming may remove some trace elements, but it is very small in comparison. __________________ John Current Tank Info: None

03/06/2006, 05:36 PM	#2
toothman Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Phila area (Newtown) Posts: 1,572	I do not think you will get any different answer. You can not over skim your tank. The rating is more to estimate the maximum you can use it for. Ed

03/06/2006, 09:45 PM	#7
stonecold Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ashburn, VA Posts: 679	The reason I posted this thread is cause I recently sold my 225 gallon tank. I still have this skimmer and would like to use it on my new setup. I plan to keep mostly SPS and a couple of LPS and softies. I didn't want to waste any more money on a new skimmer. Everyone's opinion/advices are greatly appreciated. I hope/wish to hear more from others and will decide whether to use the ETSS or buy a new skimmer that is suitable for my new setup. Thank you for everyone's time! __________________ TOTM - May 2014

03/06/2006, 09:48 PM	#8
143gadgets Moved On Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,151	Sounds like it's gonna be a great tank Nick! Can't wait to see it.