Skimming...

[wheresnemo]

I have a 24 Nano Cube that I am in the process of modifying. My wife took over my 75 gallon and turned it into a Cichlid tank. I was using a Red Sea Prizm Pro Deluxe Hang-on Protein Skimmer that in theory will do up to a 300 gallon tank and have found that it will fit in the back of the nano without much modification. My question is, is it possible to over skim?

 

[drnsee]

I have a 24 Nano Cube that I am in the process of modifying. My wife took over my 75 gallon and turned it into a Cichlid tank. I was using a Red Sea Prizm Pro Deluxe Hang-on Protein Skimmer that in theory will do up to a 300 gallon tank and have found that it will fit in the back of the nano without much modification. My question is, is it possible to over skim?

Not IMO. You'll have excellent nutrient control if that is truly the case.

 

[funkngroovy]

I have read some articles that skimmers can remove some essential elements such as iodine or strontium.

That can be replaced.

Using an oversized skimmer allows you to overfeed the system which is great for coral growth.
Double D's tank of the month on reefcentral explains this further and the results speak for themselves.

I don't skim at the moment but I am looking into a model that will suit me. I will be a biggun'

 

[Boo]

A lot depends on what you want to keep.

Some things like "dirtier" water like Zoa's however as a general rule its better to have a larger skimmer then a smaller one if thats the route you are taking.

At worst you can always run the skimmer for a shorter length of time.

 

[TimSchmidt]

I am of the belief that any *overskimming* is very easily controlled by our weekly (or biweekly) water changes.