Skimmer Suggestions

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by sroberie, Dec 31, 2008.

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  1. sroberie

    sroberie Plankton

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    Hi!

    I'm looking for a new skimmer for my 10 gallon reef tank. Any suggestions on brands and where I could buy/order one?

    Thanks

    Shane
     
    sroberie, Dec 31, 2008
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  2. Froc3

    Froc3 Fire Goby

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    Smaller "nano" skimmers are usually not that effective. I run my 14g biocube without a skimmer and just perform extra water changes. I believe skimmers are one of the most important part of a reef system, but with the size of the skimmer, you probably won't get an effective design until you get into skimmers that are very overkill for you tank (i.e. handle 50+ gallons of water). If that's what you're looking for, then GREAT! Many people suggest going overkill on equipment.
     
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  3. sroberie

    sroberie Plankton

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    Thanks for the tip!
     
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  4. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    I use a rio nano skimmer.. For the price you cant beat it.. It works well for me...
     
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  5. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    At such a small tank size, you are sort of between a rock and a hard place. As mentioned above, you can go without a skimmer and just perform regular weekly water changes, plus with limited feedings and population of fish especially, you will be able to have success with it without running a skimmer. Live rock and sand will also help as biological filtration.
     
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