oversized protein skimmer

[Hyperion1337]

How would a Aquamaxx HOB-1 do on a 40 breeder with 10 gallon sump? The tank would be mainly sps and would be medium to heavily stocked

 

[Hyperion1337]

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[Theo Reef]

Bring up a very very old thread. I have always had a problem with a small skimmer. I just bought a sro 6000 ext for my 150 g reef. I know I probably made a mistake, but it’s done. What can I do to make this skimmer efficient?

 

[freeswimmingfis]

Bring up a very very old thread. I have always had a problem with a small skimmer. I just bought a sro 6000 ext for my 150 g reef. I know I probably made a mistake, but it's done. What can I do to make this skimmer efficient?

I had a SRO 3000int on my 160. It was way too big, it never skimmed properly, was never able to keep a good skim froth head.
I sold it and bought a Lifereef, best, most consistent skimmer I've ever had.
Hope this helps.


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[Big E]

I've always used oversized skimmers.......3-4 times manufacturing recommendations. I went 10+ years not having to use any other add ons (GFO, carbon dosing,algae filter, ect) to keep P04 & N03 in check.

Been using a Amaxx Cone S3 rated for 270g (heavy bioload) for the past 5 years on my 90g total volume tank.

A larger skimmer stays well ahead of actual nutrient production and why less comes out & less foam.