Reef Octopus Super Reef 3000 External Skimmer for 220g good? or go with the 5000

[Newjack2005]

I'm looking at the Reef Octopus Super Reef 3000 External Skimmer says it does 400g I have a 220g tank I'm thinking that should be fine unless for some of odd reason i need to go to the 5000 any thoughts

 

[bullitr]

Bigger is always better = more fish

 

[jjk_reef00]

Good to go. I have 5000 on 400+ gallons and some times I think even the 3000 would work on my tank.

 

[Newjack2005]

Well I got 5000 last night go big or go home but thanks to who responded

 

[Jscott11]

I have a 5000 running on a 120. yes go bigger we all tend to overstock and overfeed.

 

[Phishguy]

I have a 5000 I got for my upgrade and I'm told it is good for heavy bio load 400g..good up to 500g...I was surprised by this..I'll only have about 300g.. External will handle more than internal..I have read many places that it is important to have the right size skimmer. ..I have no first hand experience on this though

 

[Newjack2005]

I want with the 5000 it will be hooked up tomorrow

 

[aandfsoccr04]

do you think you made a good decision or would the 3000 have been plenty?