can you protein skim too much

[lucascoatney]

is it possible to over protein skim? like have a protein skimmer that is too big?

 

[sepulatian]

Originally Posted by lucascoatney
http:///forum/post/2870140
is it possible to over protein skim? like have a protein skimmer that is too big?
The skimmer will skim out the dissolved organics. Trace elements can go with it. The removal of trace elements due to over skimming is minimal. Do routine water changes and you will be fine. IMO over skimming is much better than under skimming

 

[culp]

yes always better to over skim than under.

 

[reefkprz]

depends
if your running a filter feeder tank with almost no fish absolutely,
if your running a fish heavy reef thats fed like most hobbyests feed highly unlikely,
if your running a fowlr No

 

[reefkprz]

Originally Posted by Culp
http:///forum/post/2870323
yes always better to over skim than under.
try that in a sponge/gorgonian tank, or a non photosynthetic tank and you'll find underskimming is far better than overskimming.
it all depends on the application