I'm setting up a 150 gal SW tank with coral, LR and fish. I'm placing all pumps and sump in the basement along with a 300 gal holding tank for volume. Any suggestions on how to size my skimmer? I'll have the bio load of a 150 but the volume to skim of a 450. I like the ETSS skimmers. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
150 gal or 450?
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Ady1397
Aquarium Advice Regular
what are skimmers used for???
are they neccesary?
do i need one??heehee
are they neccesary?
do i need one??heehee
reefrunner69
Aquarium Advice Addict
Size your skimmer for about a 300g tank. This will give you some leeway if you end up overstockin or upgrade to a larger tank later.
ETSS skimmers are awesome
ETSS skimmers are awesome
SquishyFish
Aquarium Advice Addict
Ady1397 said:what are skimmers used for???
are they neccesary?
do i need one??heehee
Skimmers are used for pulling DOC's (dissolved organic compounds) out of the water column. Basically they push bubbles into a cylinder which attatch to the DOC's and deposit them in a cup. Basically they pull the nasty stuff out of the water. Yes...they are nessisary. Yes...you should have one.
captivereefs
Aquarium Advice Addict
ETSS are nice as are the Euroreefs and the Aqua-C EV series. Get a skimmer rate for at least 450 gallons!
