undersized skimmer question

[riche]

I am setting up a 90 gallon mixed reef with a 30 gallon sump

It will be mostly corals(non sps) and inverts a few fish ( will add sps down the road)

Thinking going bare bottom mixed crushed coral/shells in the sump for bacteria

Right now I have a sca-301 skimmer that's rated up to 65 gallons, with proper water changes will this skimmer work until I get a bigger one?

Also thinking of adding a ats in the sump

I have read about the non-skimmer tanks that are doing good and I have seen tank's that use just canister filters

So Im thinking it might work but wanted to get some opinions

 

[Egg]

You don't need a skimmer and can use a canister.

 

[riche]

Thanks, im going with a sump and some type of skimmer. I dont want to use canister filters

 

[Retro Reefer]

The smaller skimmer will work just fine, it might not be as efficient and you may need to dump your collection cup a little more often but with proper tank maintenance and water changes you probably wouldn't even need to upgrade it.. I also wouldn't recommend a canister filter unless your willing to tear it apart and clean it every week or two, Going bare bottom will also help keep your tank clean.