I think its too big...

[Srt4eric]

I really dont know much about protein skimmers but I think this might be a little large for my 15 gallon sump. I know nothing about this one, it was given to me a while back. What do you all think? Is it worth anything? Anyone want to trade for something smaller?

 

[Srt4eric]

Says up to 265 gallon tank... mines 40 with a 15 sump.

 

[sfsuphysics]

That looks like a Tunze DOC 9410 skimmer, which if you believe their literature is good for tanks up to 265 gallons but that's typically for a light bioload, heavy bioload probably half that.

And yeah I'd say that's a bit too big for your system.

 

[Srt4eric]

And is that just a built in filter sock on it?

 

[max_nano]

Since you’ve got it maybe just fill it up and try it out, but I think your better off with an underpowered skimmer instead of an overpowered one because if it’s too large it might not skim anything because it can’t produce a thick enough foam

 

[sfsuphysics]

Yes/no, I'm not sure the exact reasoning they put those socks on their skimmers, but I think it's to reduce any air bubbles from getting into the tank. Although it may also double as a filter sock which is why their relatively small sized skimmers have a relatively large tank capacity

 

[Srt4eric]

Thanks!! You guys are great. I'm pretty much addicted to Bay Area Reefers... I'm checking this thing more times a day than I used to check my Tinder back when I was single!!!

 

[max_nano]

Thanks!! You guys are great. I'm pretty much addicted to Bay Area Reefers... I'm checking this thing more times a day than I used to check my Tinder back when I was single!!!

I scared my girlfriend when I showed her I can unlock my phone, open chrome, open a new tab, and open bar without looking. It’s almost as bad as the coral addiction

 

[Srt4eric]

Can anyone recommend a decent skimmer for my tank?

 

[max_nano]

Can anyone recommend a decent skimmer for my tank?

I have a simplicity dc 120 for sale in BST here. I had it on a 34gal display with 10gal sump, but based on their stats it is also technically oversized for you, but it did skim fine for my tank.

 

[Rostato]

Can anyone recommend a decent skimmer for my tank?

Honestly, that's a really nice skimmer. I would just keep it and use it, but put it on a timer and only run it for like 8-12 hours. This way, when (not if) you upgrade, you already have a skimmer.