Dual skimmers ok?

[randymon]

Would there be any advantage or disadvantage on using a aqua c remora pro and a cpr bak pak on a 125 gal softy tank. A sump is out of the question.

[Reefland]

Hi randymon,

There is no disadvantage other than running 2 pumps to power both of them which will take a bit more electricity. The advantages are:
Plenty of skimming capacity
A backup just in case one goes out
Plenty of exercise emtpying 2 skimmer cups.

[Samper]

Anthony Calfo actually recommends using two different skimmers per system. His reasoning is that one might pull something out that the other wouldn't and vice versa.

[CSeaSee]

I agree with Mr. Calfo's observations. I run 2 different skimmers on my 55 and the skimmate looks different between the 2. I'm happy with my results!

[showfish]

I also run two skimmers on my 120 gal. One skimmer in sump, and the other is an Aqua C Pro HOB.

[johnny gray]

Anthony Calfo actually recommends using two different skimmers per system. His reasoning is that one might pull something out that the other wouldn't and vice versa.

this is why i run 2 skimmers my asm cup fills up 2 as fast as my delete