skimmer overkill?

[sir_dudeguy]

is it possible to over do it with a skimmer? Like should you only use skimmers on the size tank that they are rated for?
thanks
mike

 

[AndyH5512]

Within reason, there is no such thing as skimmer overkill. I wouldnt use a skimmer rated for 600 gallons on a 50 gallon tank, though. I usually try to go with 2x the recommnded size. If anything, I feel better knowing my tank is not underskimmed.

 

[Brenden]

No such thing as overskimming.

 

[noteworthy]

I had my diy mag 7 venturi skimmer on a 55 gallon... that might have been a bit overkill... but it works good.. just tweaking it now.

the skimmer is 5' tall.. well 6' because it sits on a 1' tall box

 

[sir_dudeguy]

wow thats a tall skimmer! and thanks for all the replys

 

[tecwzrd]

Now that's a pretty cool DIY skimmer noteworthy

 

[geckofrog]

I just got this skimmer for my 10 gallon tank, pretty niffty eh? lol jk