2 Skimmers In AIO (Rear Sump) Tank?

[BigEZ77]

Hi All,

Does it make sense to run two skimmers in an AIO tank with the rear sump? I have an overflow on each end of the tank which feed into the rear sump area. Right now I have a Tunze 9004 on one end and was thinking of putting one on the other end only if it would be fairly beneficial. Also, concerned about heat...Do skimmers give off a fair amount of heat?

Thanks,

 

[thelawnwrangler]

how big is the tank- relative newbie but I think there would be a diminished return on that. Your All-In one is probably less gallons then your tunze 9004 is rated for. How is your flow I would imagine your water makes it to both sides of the tank

 

[BigEZ77]

Tank is 45G, good flow with a gyre 130 which flows mostly into the overflow where the current skimmer is.

 

[juniorrocketdad]

On a 45 the tunze 9004 is plenty big, on that size tank a second skimmer would probably not work since their isn't enough proteins in the water to allow two skimmers to skim so you would cause more harm then good

 

[thelawnwrangler]

how is the skim from your Tunze? I am not happy with my skimmer wondering if upgrading to tunze is worth it. Maybe you buy it and decide it is not worth and I can buy lightly used at a fraction of cost

pennies on the loonie

 

[BigEZ77]

Noted junior...I won't bother then.

lol, skim is great!