jythong Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Hi guys, I am considering getting a 24G JBJ Cube to be placed in the office. I was advised by a LFS that there is no need for a skimmer for such a small tank, just regular 2 weekly change of water is enough. What do you think? I don't mind spending more on a skimmer though..Planning on keeping some corals and maybe 6-7 fish...but I fear I may eventually overpopulate. My office temp ranges from 20-25C.Thanks for your advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo77 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 If you change water on weekly basis,it shouldnt be a problem. However, if you wish to play safe and include a skimmer, it will help to meet unforeseen situations. Just my 2 cents worth of opinion. : ) Quote Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262 FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000 Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000 Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500 Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w Controller : GHL Profilux Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox Ozonizer : Sander C50 UV : Corallife 6x Algae Scrubbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jythong Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 Thanks. Actually I am deciding between the 24G JBJ and 28HQI, but am concerned about temp, as sometimes the office aircon get switched off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tunicate Posted October 7, 2008 SRC Member Share Posted October 7, 2008 Thanks. Actually I am deciding between the 24G JBJ and 28HQI, but am concerned about temp, as sometimes the office aircon get switched off. I know what you mean. The building property folks sometimes shutdown the main aircon compressor over weekends. Tank temp reading hits 31C on Monday morning Find a way to monitor your office temperature during non-office hours over a few weeks. Then you can decide if a chiller is required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jythong Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 I wonder if the 28 G Nano with MH lights may prove too hot, even in an aircon environment? I really would like to have a mixed tank, with everything inside- fish, inverts, corals... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.