Limits of a 9001

[Navig8tr]

Roger,

I have a 40 gal mixed reef that is currently running an Aqua C Remora S for skimming. It is in a bedroom so I am not completely happy with the noise level. I have a 9001 that I occasionally employ on a quarantine tank and I am happy with how quiet it is. I know the published capacity for the 9001 is 37 gallons and I'm sure I am below this threshold once rock displacement and water level is factored in. In your opinion, would the 9001 be adequate and what intake configuration would you recommend?

[rvitko]

It really depends on inhabitants. The published rating is for a FOWLR and deduct 20% for softies, 40% for LPS/mixed reef, 60% for SPS. The 9001 DC is marginally stronger, rated to 42. If a 9004 will fit, that would be the safest bet and in general on small tanks a weaker skimmer can just be supplemented by more water changes.

[Navig8tr]

Thanks for the info.

[Indiana Reefin]

I have a 9001 on my 29 gallon with 4 small fish and it works great. 40 gallons might be pushing it

[Navig8tr]

I have a 9001 on my 29 gallon with 4 small fish and it works great. 40 gallons might be pushing it
Just out of curiosity, which intake configuration on the 9001 do you utilize?

[Indiana Reefin]

Non DC version