24 Gal nano cube need a skimmer ?

[Tha DJ]

HI All,

I have a 24 gal jbj nano cube, and I cant find a skimmer for it that will fit this tank. So My question is, can this tank run without a skimmer and still be healthy and happy ?

It is a new setup and i am cycling it a the moment.

Should I sell this tank and get the bigger 28 gal JbJ nano cube ? this one has space for a skimmer etc...

Thanks !!!

Wade

 

[KristenB]

Hello Wade.
I have a 14 gallon biocube, and I do not have a protien skimmer in my aquarium. All of my critters seem to be quite happy, and my corals are thriving. I think that the biggest issue I face without a protien skimmer is that my nitrate levels like to hang out around 20-40ppm. I counteract these nitrates by performing weekly 20 percent water changes. You will continue to learn new tricks that work well for you along your journey, and good luck tou you! I recently added chaeto algae into the middle compartment of my bio, and it has helped to lower my nitrate levels!

 

[Tha DJ]

Howdy,

Thanks so much for your input, this will indeed help me make an informed choice on which route to go for, Perhaps I should stick with the tank I have and make it work... i will have my housekeeping in order and make sure my weekly water changes are done.

 

[PSU4ME]

can you post a pic of what the chambers in the back of your tank look like? i have the 28 and am able to fit a skimmer.

 

[Tha DJ]

yes I can upload a pic. But its a 24 gal not a 28gal. My question was should I sell my 24 Gal for a 28gal that is able to run a skimmer...