need help with skimmer

read my signature and tell me if you recommend a skimmer. will it help? will i see results? what is the exact point of a skimmer?

 

also, if i get a skimmer, should i still apply the kent marine assentials liquid i do every week?

 

ya sorta. nothing really major but.... would it help my coral/future corals? a lot?

another quicky... ive heard that you shouldnt have a glass top.. should i get rid of mine and not use it? my lights have a water guard. how should i position them then?

 

wait is mine water guarded? it has a thin plastic piece that slides in and out.

 

A couple of things, don't add stuff your not testing for. Most of the trace elements and such will be made up when you do your water change. A skimmer would be a good idea especially for a small tank. Removing the glass top helps with gas exchange and helps with maintaining PH. The glass top also blocks light and traps heat in.
Just some things to think about.

 

you don't have to have one but would i recommend one? yes a skimmer would be a good addition to your tank.
a skimmer removes organics from your water, basically fish waste and some other stuff. you probably will see good results since your tank has been set up for 9 months. i don't know your water change schedule, but you probably don't do enough for your water to be as clean as your skimmer can make it.
think of a skimmer as activated carbon on steriods(not exactly right but you get the point)

also a skimmer will allow you to have another fish or two(small ones).

 

IMO a skimmer is a must