seting up a 10 nano

[rabbit]

im going to set up a 10g nano with a royal grammer and a firefish and sum hermet crabs and i was woundering do i need a protein skimmer as im going to hav LR in the tank and have biological filter and some low light corals light shrooms and and other things.

thanks.

[Condiman]

Personally I would recamend a skimmer. But I am not sure on what brand would work best for you maybe someone else can help with this

[ggee1]

Protein Skimmers are not necessary if you do frequent water changes, say about one gallon weekly. A skimmer can be added later if you want. A good skimmer to get is the CPR bakpak 2R protein skimmer. This skimmer hangs on the back of the tank and is operated by a powerhead, they run a little over $100 bucks.

[tnguy86]

ebay buddy!!
hahah

[Rock Anemone]

Most Nano Reef's are run without the use of a skimmer and do just fine. As Greg said, regular water change, good filtration, and running carbon really helps.

Rock Anemone :D

[Zack]

Hey
Check out this article written by RA
http://www.coralforum.com/reference25.html

[rabbit]

well i think itll b a 23g now or a 15g

[nanoman123]

i run a 10g nano with a royal gramma, tomato clown, and neon goby and i only use a penguin mini bio-wheel filter, and i have had no traces of ammonia for at least a year. i do a weekly water change of 1 gallon a week and use tap water with stress coat. its all fine. i have 2 rics, a finger leather, and a bullseye shroom for corals so far..... and a pep shrimp.

havent ever had any problems, besides my xenia colony getting all eaten by my turbo snail.....



nanos are great and good luck with yours!!


~matt~