Possible to overskim?

[jewban]

So i was at the LFS today and they had onsale a wet dry/ skimmer combo with a magdrive 900 for the simmer only 100 bucks rated for a 150 gal tank, my tank is only 55 gal... is it possible to take out too much this may be a stupid question but if its not...i have a rio 2500 for the return and a 600gph overflow box...

 

[djevack]

I bought a wet/dry skimmer combo for my 90g fowlr. it was rated for 150g, however I wasn't very impressed, the skimmers that come in the combos at least on mine was junky. I would recommend a hob skimmer and a small fuge. will cost a little more but far worth it.

 

[jewban]

do you know what brand it was? im thinking if its rated for a tank three times the size of mine even if its not that great for a 150 will be three times better for my 55.....if that makes sense

 

[djevack]

ProClear Aquatics i think model; "pro 150"

 

[jewban]

"Aquaclear aquatics" anyway im gonna try it figure its better than nothing

 

[duke13]

Hi Jewban. Regarding "overskimming", there's no such thing. You'll find that this particular topic has been argued over for a while. IMO, you CAN'T overskim.