" My opinion is that the lower flow through is actually better"

This is my guess as well!

ReefGeek: You bring up a completely new subject :)
My best bet there, as long as the sump (overflow/return) is turning over enough water to surpass the skimmer, your skimmer will always be working :D

If you want to figure out the optimal input rate of the pump for your skimmer, take a look at this thread:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=680552

Bombardment rate, dwell time, processing time oh my! :eek: