do I need a skimmer?

gobidon · 11-18-2006, 07:07 PM

hey, all. would I need a protein skimmer for a 12G tank? i hear that you don't need one for a tank smaller than 20Gs, but i'm not sure....

dobejazz · 11-18-2006, 07:10 PM

A skimmer is helpful in keeping the nastys out but the Nano cubes are not designed to have one. Frequent water changes will be much easier

I run my 24g JBJ nano cube skimmerless

gobidon · 11-18-2006, 07:13 PM

well, the docs do sell a nano skimmer designed for nano cubes...

dobejazz · 11-18-2006, 07:17 PM

the fisson skimmer is not worth it If thats the one you saw there are a couple other nano skimmers I'm not familar with them though. No HOB skimmer will work with the Nano cube hood in place

jenajet · 11-18-2006, 07:34 PM

I dont run a skimmer on my aquapod or the nanocube and systems run great.

Geoff · 11-19-2006, 07:43 AM

as long as you are able to siphon out detritus easily and regularly you do not need a skimmer.

G~

Loverotties · 11-19-2006, 08:05 AM

I think if you can! Do it.I made one for my 5 gall reef.

gobidon · 11-19-2006, 08:37 PM

well, I suppose I won't need one, then.
also, the one they are selling is not HOB.