Info needed on recirc skimmer

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I think that the question is...what is the recommended flow-through rate of his particular recirculating skimmer? (or any recirc skimmer, for that matter) Is a larger input pump necessarily better than a smaller one?

I've been puzzling over this as well since I read ASM's flow recommendations (low), and compare them to Deltec's (much higher). In order to compare the two opinions, I'm trying to match cylinder size and heights, as well as recirc pumps.

My opinion is that the lower flow through is actually better...provided that there is enough flow to process the tank volume some mininum number of times/hr. How many times per hour...? I have no idea!