SRC Member dradttg Posted September 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2003 Dear all, I am very new to the marine world. I just set up a 2 ft tank less than a month ago. I would like to keep both fishes and corals. Some marine shop owners has recommended that I should add a protein skimmer for my coral but I read from articles in the internet that a protein skimmer may also skim away good nutrient that are required. So what are your recommendations? Should I get a skimmer or not? I do not have much space in my tank, I think I can only get an external skimmer. Will there be any danger of the skimmer overflowing? Are there any mechanism to stop the skimmer from overflowing? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member CooL_anakin Posted September 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2003 If you're intending to keep fishes and corals, i would advice you to get a skimmer. I believe many other club members will advice you to get it too. As for skimming away nutrients i guess you don't have to worry about that. It wouldn't be of a problem. Most think its negligible.And lastly, don't worry. There wouldn't be danger of over flowing unless your pump is not over rated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ah_d3x Posted September 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2003 u have tat slug in ur picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dradttg Posted September 4, 2003 Author SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2003 Unfortunately I dont have that slug. I have the one in the image and another purple one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepBlue Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 pic slightly too big..a beautiful slug you have..... took the liberty to resize for you so guys cab have a good look...good photography Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SharkBait Posted September 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2003 The benefits of skimming outweighs the bad.In fact,most would even encourage over skimming.Get a good one,it can be said to be the most important piece of equipment you will get.Most skimmers have a water level adjustment mechanism,so overflowing should hardly be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ReeF_LoVeR Posted September 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2003 i would say like other reefers do:"Skimmer is a must for marine" Quote http://r3.fodey.com/1ae71ee667ac04b60ba931...3ec.1.gif" border=0 width="312" height="107" alt="Ninja!"></a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerhead Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 Yes I agree. Without a skimmer you will encounter problems like excess algae growth due to excess nutrients in the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ReeF_LoVeR Posted September 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2003 try to invest on a good skimmer and you will enjoy the rest of the years.... Quote http://r3.fodey.com/1ae71ee667ac04b60ba931...3ec.1.gif" border=0 width="312" height="107" alt="Ninja!"></a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Golden Tooth Posted September 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2003 Go with skimmer. Quote Bevor Sie das Licht sehen, müssen Sie sterben! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Nickel Posted September 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2003 I have a IOS compartment in my 4' tank with overflow into wool filters. Water in the tank driven around via a powerhead at rate 2500 l/hr. Do I still need skimmer ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles Tang Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 Skimmer is IMO an extremely important component of a stable marine tank and has a lot of benefits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dodo Posted September 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2003 i wonder which marine shop advises u to go skim-less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SharkBait Posted September 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2003 Get a good skimmer and you can save on kopi-O money every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Razo Posted September 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2003 go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Clownfish Posted September 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2003 Get a Weipro 2011 if u looking for a budget 1.... If u wan to pass on a skimmer, u must hav a very very good refugium..... so it's either skimmer or refuguim... U live where? In the West? Go to ML look for Henry n he will give u pro views on wat pump to go with it... price there is good as well.... ( if he's free can even ask him for more other advices too) Quote My Personal Blog My Wedding Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member pospeh Posted September 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 4, 2003 Seems like Weipro is the skimmer of choice for the budget-minded. And lots of stores are carrying it now, compared to 6 months ago, when it wasn't even on the market. But it is a very good skimmer for its cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dradttg Posted September 5, 2003 Author SRC Member Share Posted September 5, 2003 Thanks guys! I will go for a skimmer. The problem I have is space constraint in my 2 ft tank. Think I will go for Prism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Nickel Posted September 5, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 5, 2003 Hi, beleive weipro 2011 cost around $60+ without pump. Has seen a "arco' brand of skimmer in RA**B** coting about $20+. About 1 ft in height and air pump driven. Any bros can comment on the "arco' brand ? Not sure of the specifications though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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