Such Thing As Running To Big Of A Skimmer?

[Coralgurl]

I've got the sro 5000 int running on my 180 plus 80 gl sump. I had started the same type of thread when I was looking for suggestions but not sure how to post the link here. There were great suggestions and feedback if you search for the thread. My tank has been set up since March this year so I don't have a huge bioload yet, but didn't want to be restricted down the road. I don't get consistent foaming, seems to build up then spill into cup but I do get over half a cup every week.

I would have preferred the 3000, but it wasn't available at the time. The biggest issue I have is the clearance between my sump and stand and the diameter of the body, I will have to drain my sump completely and push the sump out if the stand to get the skimmer out for any cleaning or maintenance.

Otherwise, I love this skimmer!!

[gregzz4]

This post ?

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...hlight=skimmer

[rastaangel]

Size wont be a issue as the stand will have 30" inside so ill have lotsa room for a big skimmer and the sump will be custom made around the skimmer, im more wondering about performance...
This is what my XP-2000 pulls in a week or 2

[Coralgurl]

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=83465

This is the one I was referring to.

[reefwars]

on my 90 i run a skimmer rated for 200g and one rated for 450g so id have to say prob no

[sphelps]

Yes too big can lead to over skimming which can be bad depending on livestock, running a BK-SM-250 on a lightly stocked 100 gallon caused me issues relating to LPS corals. However running it on a timer to cut down it's duty cycle seemed to fix the problem.

[rastaangel]

It will be a heavly stock angel tank so no corals, just 2 dozen large angelfish