can a protien skimmer be too big?

liquidskys

liquidskys

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Im looking to buy a protien skimmer for my aquarium. I have never had one before and found a sweet venturia (spelling??) skimmer.. one is for a 75gal, the other is for a 125 gal and were only talking 10.oo diffrence..
so im thinking is it better to just get the bigger one?
its about the same size diameter, but its taller!
what do ya'll think?
 
liquidskys

liquidskys

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Yeah ive decided that im not skimping on spending money on a skimmer.. I finally put out for lighting and now searching for the best prices on skimmers..
thanks!
 
ka0z4allu

ka0z4allu

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Originally posted by belothsurf
No, you can never get a skimmer too big, nor can you ever over-skim............JMO....:D
Some would disagree about the overskimming part. Skimming does remove excess protiens but it can remove plankton, rotifers, etc. of which are beneficial to your tank. Some people are doing away with skimmers in their system altogether! But for the most part for $10 go with the bigger skimmer. As most skimmers are overrated on their gallon capacity anyways.:yes:
 
belothsurf

belothsurf

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Yeah, what kaOz said is true. But, just turn off the skimmer for several hours if you add phytoplankton or rotifers.
 
liquidskys

liquidskys

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thanks guys..
I have heard/ read about the skimmer debate..
I think they are more benifical they not soo i plan on running one..
again thanks!!
 
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