Aquarium sizes for the CS1 DIY Kit

HOBrien · 03/08/2011, 05:09 AM

I will be running a 40g main tank with a 30gallon sump would this skimmer be to much for my system. It will most likely be heavily stocked with fish and corals.

ctenophore · 03/08/2011, 12:33 PM

Hi Heath

Hard to say. That is right on the border of what I would consider a minimum water volume. I tell people with 75 gallon tanks that the CS1 is a good fit, but they typically have 10-20 gal in the sump, so 75-80gal total. You'll probably be fine if you're feeding a lot, that will give the skimmer something to do.

Justin

03/08/2011, 05:09 AM	#1
HOBrien Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 1,439	Aquarium sizes for the CS1 DIY Kit I will be running a 40g main tank with a 30gallon sump would this skimmer be to much for my system. It will most likely be heavily stocked with fish and corals. __________________ Heath Disabled Vet Current Tank Info: Have a Neo Nano just set up.

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03/08/2011, 12:33 PM	#2
ctenophore RC Sponsor Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Rockville MD Posts: 707	Hi Heath Hard to say. That is right on the border of what I would consider a minimum water volume. I tell people with 75 gallon tanks that the CS1 is a good fit, but they typically have 10-20 gal in the sump, so 75-80gal total. You'll probably be fine if you're feeding a lot, that will give the skimmer something to do. Justin