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Hi guys i'm looking for a skimmer shd i get the rating according to the tank size or the volume of the water? And also shd i get a higher rating?

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Sump 4ft x 2ft x 2ft
2 x Jebao Wp60
2 x 5000 GPH Return Pump
1 x Teco Tr20 Chiller
4 x 150w Led Light Set
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Higher rating will grant you the ability to skim out nutrient more effectively.

It also gives you the options of reusing when you intend to upgrade your tank.

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Ok. Tat means even overrated wouldnt hv any ill effect right?

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DT 7ft x 2.5ft x 2.5ft
Sump 4ft x 2ft x 2ft
2 x Jebao Wp60
2 x 5000 GPH Return Pump
1 x Teco Tr20 Chiller
4 x 150w Led Light Set
Np Biopellets

Ultraphos
Bubble Magus C99

Chaeto Refugium

2 x T5

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It depends on how you look at it bro. For example if you skim to heavily and nutrient level become extremely low, your softy will suffer.

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Eheim Universal 2400

BM Nac 5.5

JBJ Arctica 1/10Hp

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Ok. So if lets so my tank is 1200l. Shd i get a up 2000l or 3000l? Or both size too big?

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DT 7ft x 2.5ft x 2.5ft
Sump 4ft x 2ft x 2ft
2 x Jebao Wp60
2 x 5000 GPH Return Pump
1 x Teco Tr20 Chiller
4 x 150w Led Light Set
Np Biopellets

Ultraphos
Bubble Magus C99

Chaeto Refugium

2 x T5

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Yes you have to take into account your total water volume.

For me i'm using BM Nac 5.5 which is rated at 80-130G where my tank total volume only at 50-60 only my rough estimation.

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H2O FR with Rowa

Eheim Universal 2400

BM Nac 5.5

JBJ Arctica 1/10Hp

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Ok thanks. I think i need to check on the sump size in case i couldnt get it in.

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DT 7ft x 2.5ft x 2.5ft
Sump 4ft x 2ft x 2ft
2 x Jebao Wp60
2 x 5000 GPH Return Pump
1 x Teco Tr20 Chiller
4 x 150w Led Light Set
Np Biopellets

Ultraphos
Bubble Magus C99

Chaeto Refugium

2 x T5

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when you get a skimmer You should consider

1:How Heavy A Bioload

2:Total volume of tank

Its Good to have a bigger skimmer..look for ratings abit bigger than your tank volume

Also if bigger can use for your next tank in the future

Heavy Nutrient Tank With bigger stocking skimmer is good..will skimm out compounds better..

I Taught you Have A Skimz?Upgrading?;)

cheers! :D

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1: Maxspect 160 Watt qty-2

2: Vortech MP 40 Wes

3:Jaebao WP40 qty-2

3: Skimz Becket Skimmer/ Ehiem 1260

4: Dymax XC 900 Calcium Reactor

5: American Pinpoint PH Controller

6: Iwaki MD 55 And MD 70 (Return)

7: Hydra Aquatics FR45 Reactor

8:Hailea 10HP Chiller

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My tank is a 1200L and I use a skimmer that is good for 3000L to 5000L.  Water was sparkling clean.  hehehehe

Wow ok then i better get a bigger 1. Anyone any brand to intro. Actually saw some china product seem cheap and good

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DT 7ft x 2.5ft x 2.5ft
Sump 4ft x 2ft x 2ft
2 x Jebao Wp60
2 x 5000 GPH Return Pump
1 x Teco Tr20 Chiller
4 x 150w Led Light Set
Np Biopellets

Ultraphos
Bubble Magus C99

Chaeto Refugium

2 x T5

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IMO the best bang for our money is BM. Its price is in the middle region not expensive and not cheap but performance wise is something which i will recommend.

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H2O FR with Rowa

Eheim Universal 2400

BM Nac 5.5

JBJ Arctica 1/10Hp

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From Razali - DE Lighting

Thank you very much

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DT 7ft x 2.5ft x 2.5ft
Sump 4ft x 2ft x 2ft
2 x Jebao Wp60
2 x 5000 GPH Return Pump
1 x Teco Tr20 Chiller
4 x 150w Led Light Set
Np Biopellets

Ultraphos
Bubble Magus C99

Chaeto Refugium

2 x T5

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