protein skimmers is it must????

I Want To Ask About What The Use Of Protein Skimmer Is It Must To Have It If I Dont Have One In My Reef Tank What Can Go Wrong .i Run My 50gal Reef Tank Whith No Problem I Dont Fell That It Is Need .thanks For Reply..........

 

Again it depends on who you talk to. Some people say you HAVE to have them, old skool reefers say you dont need them. I used one until it started leaking, and havent used one since without any problems. I always test my water and until the move recently, everything has always tested perfect. However I do dose my tank with various elements that is fundamental to reef tanks.

 

What do you use for filtration now that your skimmer is gone?

 

power filters. I have always used power filters. If I told you all how I care for my tank, you all would freak but I have NEVER had a problem other when I moved my tank but I think that has equalled out now.

 

So Why We Spend Mony For Thise Thing And We Know It Is Not Important...................

 

different strokes for different folks.

 

What do you think big aquariums use for filtration??? They sure as heck dont have a sump and they also dont do water changes. They have a HUGE filter and HUGE skimmer.

 

Waw Use Canster Filter Insid It Cotton Or Spong Better Cotton And Also Use Alot Of Bio Ball For Bacteria Growth Thats It Keep Your Cotton Clean Always

 

If you change them out regularly you wont have any problems, but if you dont, cotton/sponges/bio balls have a reverse effect on your tank.

 

I Am Talking About Our Tank Our Small Tank Not Huge One That Reqaired Diver To Feed The Fish You Are Right About The Huge Tank...