Protein skimmer ?

[Saltdaddy]

I have a 165gal tank and a 30gal sump with a Bubble Magus curve 9 skimmer. My question is how much skimmate should it be making a day. It seems to be pulling about 1/2 a cup a day of dark stinky stuff. Is that normal or should it be more?

 

[Reefing Madness]

Sounds about right. Every system is going to be different based on its bio load and what is fed. Your is in the right direction.

 

[Saltdaddy]

Ok thanks. Not really use to this skimmer and just was wanting some feedback.

 

[PatW]

It depends on how much food is going into the system and how much bio load is in there. A 70 gallon tank packed with fish and fed heavily would probably require more skimming capacity than a 180 gallon tank with a light fish load and stingy feeding.