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Unread 12/02/2017, 07:37 AM   #1
njreefermadness
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Alpha Cone 250 too Much for 180 gal?

I have been battling skimmer performance issues for years. I have to constantly play with water levels, etc. to keep this thing producing decent foam. The skimmer is a first gen Alpha Cone 250 without the adjustable nozzle, though after the pump died a few years ago, I now have the adjustable nozzle.

Skimmate rarely overflows into the cup, and I usually end up with a thick, dense coating in the neck of the skimmer.

I am coming to the realization that this skimmer is oversized for my system. My tank is a 180 gallon with a 45 breeder sump. I have a ton of rock, and large sps colonies.

Fish load

1 large Emperor angel
1 med Majestic angel
1 lemon peel angel
1 flame angel
1 African flameback angel
1 Singapore angel
2 pyramid butterflies
1 small sargassum trigger
1 solar wrasse
1 cleaner wrasse
1 yellow fin flasher wrasse
1 green chromosome
3 Bangai cardinals
1 two spot tang like a kole

Based on this load, is my skimmer oversized?

What BK skimmer would you consider the ideal skimmer for this configuration?

Thanks.

Herb


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