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Mik_101 08-25-2007 04:52 AM

Would this be to much?
 
would this be over skimming for a 46 gallon tank?
http://oceanaquatics.com/store/produ...-Skimmer-225g/

scsi 08-25-2007 07:51 AM

yes
use rule of thumb, double tank size for cap

Mik_101 08-25-2007 07:54 AM

so the current-usa 125 would be good for my tank. Considering its a bit over stocked with fish.

scsi 08-25-2007 07:59 AM

well....
All I'm saying is research the hell out of your Protein Skimmer.
If you were to ask Aquarists about most wanna take backs?
It 'd be Skimmers........
You found a good one @ that price, all I'm saying is maybe use the same amount of cash for a sexier ride lower cap... get my drift?

Mik_101 08-25-2007 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scsi (Post 268058)
all I'm saying is maybe use the same amount of cash for a sexier ride lower cap... get my drift?

what do you mean lower cap...?

scsi 08-25-2007 08:11 AM

the skimmer is rated for a lower volume of tank water?
and btw....
How did you manage +1000 posts since Apr 07?
I love spam on toast with mustard ;)

Mik_101 08-25-2007 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scsi (Post 268061)
the skimmer is rated for a lower volume of tank water?

ohhhh ok i get the drift now:razz:

StirCrazy 08-25-2007 03:13 PM

there is no such thing as overskimming. buy what you can afford.

Steve

Aquattro 08-25-2007 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StirCrazy (Post 268073)
there is no such thing as overskimming. buy what you can afford.

Steve

You know better than that. What is in the tank? What kind of flow in the sump? No point buying a $1000 skimmer if it isn't going to perform any better than a $300 model. So many things to consider, you can't just take all your money to the store and buy the biggest baddest skimmer.
Now, for such an irresponsible comment, you buy lunch next. :)

andestang 08-25-2007 06:28 PM

Being one of your more expensive purchases, consider you may want to go to a larger system in the future, would'nt want a another large expense.


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