Protein Skimmer Question

[mamapuff]

This is going to sound stupid I know. But am upgrading to a little bit bigger tank, 40 gallon tall I am picking up (for freeeee). I have a protein skimmer thats rated for 100 gallons. If I put it on the 40, will it have any negative impact on it? Can I "over skim"?I know i like to over filter my freshwaters, but I am new to salt.

Thanks!

 

[TheCanuck]

overskimming is great.

 

[mr.reef24]

agreed ^

mr.reef24

 

[FLESHY]

+1 skimming is all I do for filtration.

Plus this way if you want to upgrade its easy.

I would just recommend that if you are going to have corals, that you turn your skimmer off before you feed, and I leave mine off (all filtration) for 45 minutes while I let the powerheads blow the food around the tank.

 

[sweeTang21]

i say "skim the crap out of that tank"....no pun intended.

 

[ctenopoma]

if anything it's better. i'm pretty sure it will only do a more efficient job then a skimmer made for a 40 gal.

 

[FLESHY]

i say "skim the crap out of that tank"....no pun intended.

lol signatureable.

 

[sweeTang21]

you liked that huh. Im so creative, der

 

[mamapuff]

Awesome thanks everyone. I went ahead and threw it on the 20 while I am waiting for the tank owners to come back from the coast. I may end up actually trading this set up for someones 75g setup who is wanting to downgrade How long does it take for stuff to start bubbling up in the top chamber?