Can a SKIMMER be OVERKILL?

[dnguyen1]

Hey guys,

I'm currently running a 25g tank w/ a couple of fish only... no corals at this point.

I have a handful of chaeto just inside my Aquaclear70 (no fuge conversion)

I am thinking about adding a skimmer. I see an AquaEuro NANO, a Tunze 9002 (For Nano), and a CSS 220 which appears to be a favorite here on these boards.

The CSS220 is rated for such a huge tank, am curious if too much skimming (along w/ that bit of macro) would even be worth it in my tank?

Please advise

I'm currently leaning towards the AE Nano (despite the gripes w/ the pump) due to cost.

Thanks in advance

 

[REEF-n-Chicago]

You really cannot overskim plus as you add things it will all catch up to the skimmer.
Better to buy bigger first!

 

[ihopss]

It might not let the algae grow, but a skimmer can only do so much, that is why some people think they're skimmer is no good( it has done its job), if you put softies in your tank it may be too much, they need some of the stuff.

 

[Megalodon]

Taking too much water out of the system could be another concern. To solve that, just adjust it to run drier.

 

[sassafrass]

You will never be able to recreate a nutrient poor environment like the ocean but with excellent animal husbandry you can come close. That said if you do your research you will never regret buying the best but you may regret buying something less
Lee

 

[dnguyen1]

Ah got it, so for a FISH ONLY aquarium it's really one of those things that can only do good.

 

[REEF-n-Chicago]

For fish only you def cannot overskim as we all tend to overstock those

 

[kenbow19]

I agree, you can NOT over skim a FO tank.

 

[dnguyen1]

Sounds good to me, I think I'll be picking up a skimmer down the road and add a 3rd fish

 

[Nano Chris]

I would buy as big as i could afford if you plan on upgrading it would save you money in the long run.

 

[dnguyen1]

I'll check out the CSS220

 

[Magga Pie]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12844514#post12844514 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ihopss
It might not let the algae grow, but a skimmer can only do so much, that is why some people think they're skimmer is no good( it has done its job), if you put softies in your tank it may be too much, they need some of the stuff.

So its bad to have a skimmer if you have softies in your tank?

 

[dnguyen1]

I don't think it's bad I think it's more so that it will export nutrients that your softies might need.