Protein skimmer & live rock

[shanahjm]

Do I require more protein skimming power? Tank has been running 6 months, 90 gallons, 200 lbs live rock, Eheim 2229 (wet/dry) filter, 4 power heads(run off a WaveMaster Pro), UV sterilizer, 5 small fish and a couple of corals. I have a Prizm hang on skimmer that is rated to 90 gallons. All water levels are within normal parameters, 10% water change per week with RO water. Do I require more skimming power since I have a fair amount of live rock or will this unit be OK? If I do require more would it be better to add another unit (I can get the same one at a good price) or would I be better off in the long run to purchase a much larger skimmer? Thanks for your assistance.

 

[karlas]

i think the prizm would be ok especially with doing 10%/week water change. your lr and ls is your main filtration with enough of each you shouldnt have any problems. ive been doing a 10% change/week on a 75 with no skimmer and its been doing good but just got a prizm about a week ago. so i'll see how it goes