I know this isnt a huge tank but heres my 10gallon! Protien skimmer

[mitchkulis]

I have set up a new 10 gallon about 2+ months ago. I thought I'd share my adventures in saltwater. Im fairly new to salt but Im learning all I can. My question is do you guys think I need a skimmer with this setup? My water perameters seem to be adequate according to recent tests. 5ppm Nitrate 0-1ppm Nitrite pH 8 kH 50 GH 250




stock:
Yellowtail Damsel
5 Hermits
1 Snail

Caulerpa algae
10lbs live rock
reef sand

equipment:
10g tank
50W heater
Penguin bio wheel 150 filter
300 lumens LED light

 

[lcujol]

Sweet lil setup I was thinkn of doing a small salt water tank as well. I think I know my answer now yes lol thnx for sharing.


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[mitchkulis]

Sweet lil setup I was thinkn of doing a small salt water tank as well. I think I know my answer now yes lol thnx for sharing.


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Thank you. You should do it, just do your research beforehand. I spent hours reading books on water chemistry before I attempted setting this up. Hopefully ill be able to get a few corals soon

 

[leafs and cats only]

i plan on turning my spare 10g into a sw reef lol maybe ill use the 15 gal

 

[mitchkulis]

i plan on turning my spare 10g into a sw reef lol maybe ill use the 15 gal

I love reefs! So much time and patience is needed but if its done correctly its very rewarding

 

[Itsadeepbluesea]

Has it been challenging do to its size? It looks nice

 

[Itsadeepbluesea]

oh and yes I would add a skimmer

 

[NCStateFisher]

I would recommend the aquatic life internal mini skimmer. Only runs $60 but works like a champion. Only problem you would have to figure out a different lid situation as it won't fit with glass tops. My 10g with that skimmer:

 

[geph]

Love the moon light shot

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[sixftsam]

+1 for the skimmer. I ran a nano salt water for about 18 months and didnt have a skimmer. There was often a lot of gunk on the top of the tank that I had to constantly sort out. I would have saved myself a lot of time by getting a skimmer, probably to the point where it would have paid for my time!