Nano-Reef Skimmer??

[ScreaminGreen]

I'm planning on starting a 10 gallon nano reef. Right now the tank has the 3 part filter that hangs outside the tank. Do I even need a skimmer??

If I do, can anyone suggest a reasonably priced one please??

 

[Otto_VonBacon]

You don't need a skimmer on a tank that small, but if you want them they do make some pretty good nano skimmers.

Sorry, can't find the site right now i'm sure someone knows it though.

 

[BIGgourami]

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_AquariumPage~PageAlias~protein_skimmers_aquac_nano_remora.html
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_AquariumPage~PageAlias~protein_skimmers_taam_rio_nano_skimmer.html


though just doing water changes has worked well for me in my 10 gal

 

[[enjoyable_attempt]]

I have a 14g reef. I dont use a skimmer, I just keep up on 25% water changes weekly.

 

[metalyx]

I'm using the biocube brand protein skimmer and it seems to do pretty well however there are some quirks to it that make it less than preferable. It took a good 6 months before we found the perfect inlet of air for decent skimming. Up until that we got no agitation or way to much. We're using it on a 29 biocube and find it full every two days. The levels in the tank aren't regulated enough to leave it for more than about two weeks. Usually a once a week 5 gallon water change will have a better impact then the skimmer. Of coures they never hurt either...

 

[ScreaminGreen]

ok thanks for all the help guys. general consensus: water changes better than skimmers for nano-reefs!