Second hand skimmer question

[DiverGirl82]

So I recently got a great deal on Craigslist on a 60g cube that came with, among other things, a skimmer. I'm a newbie and still trying to learn as much as I can. Can anyone tell me what kind of skimmer this is so I can look it up online and learn about it? And is this a good size for a 60g tank? TIA [emoji2]

 

[DiverGirl82]

Oh yeah and it's going to be a while before I actually have any water in this system. While the tank came with a lot of what I need there's still a lot more I have to get and I'm saving up for stuff as I go. So that means I have time to learn and change things up if needed. For now it's going to just be a FOWLR tank while I'm learning. Then once I feel confident I've got the hang of things I want to add some corals. Mostly easier corals.

 

[melypr1985]

That is an ASM G-2 Protein Skimmer http://www.marinedepot.com/ASM_Prot...SM_Protein_Skimmers-AG1111-FIPSISVSUH-vi.html

 

[melypr1985]

Oh yeah, it says it's good for 200 gallon tank, so as long as it works, you should be good to go for sure

 

[DiverGirl82]

Dang that was fast. Thanks. So it's not a problem that it's technically for a much bigger tank?

 

[melypr1985]

Nah. You really only worry when its too small. Just watch your water, depending on what corals you keep you may end up with water that is "too clean". I say use it, and if you have problems with not enough nutrients then just skim every other day or something. You'll be fine