Protein Skimmer Size

Bighit56 · Nov 1, 2023

Hello all, just wanted to get your take on a protein skimmer size (aquamaxx dqc-2) to which I just purchased for my 130 gal build... I plan to run a FOWLR tank . I have a filter roller trigger system for a sump which is about 40gal. is this skimmer too big?

nuxx · Nov 1, 2023

Think you'll be ok, I always sized up a bit... just more air in the water

Mr. Mojo Rising · Nov 1, 2023

IMO in reefing and reefing filtration, bigger is always better.

jda · Nov 4, 2023

I don't know if you can have too big of a skimmer in a FOWLR, or in a reef either.

cilyjr · Nov 12, 2023

Mr. Mojo Rising said:
IMO in reefing and reefing filtration, bigger is always better.

As far as skimmers are concerned, I have always felt the opposite. I've seen too many people with oversized skimmers not be able to keep a consistent skim. Sometimes they will find massive overflows and more often than not it will not bubble up over the top.