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So here is my question,, I know there are many ways to fix my algea problem and I will do what it takes but I have decided to go ahead and buy a skimmer and the MP10 but since I can only get one first then the other which one do I do first?
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As far as the skimmer goes I have been reading and reading but can't seem to find a definitive answer as to which one that will work with my JBJ 28 Nano without breaking the bank and I know you get what you pay for but still there must be some consensus as to which skimmer to use for my purpose without going too cheap and throwing money away either...
A skimmer can do a lot for your tank, and it's what I'd get first. However the JBL Nano skimmer seems to be a small air driven skimmer. I don't think it would be very effective, especially on a 28 gal tank. Air driven skimmers also need almost constant replacement of the wood air stone they use. Considering the size of your tank, I think you'd be much better off getting something like an Aqua C Remora. Yes, I know it's about 6 times the price of the JBL Nano, but you'll only need to buy it once.
A skimmer can do a lot for your tank, and it's what I'd get first. However the JBL Nano skimmer seems to be a small air driven skimmer. I don't think it would be very effective, especially on a 28 gal tank. Air driven skimmers also need almost constant replacement of the wood air stone they use. Considering the size of your tank, I think you'd be much better off getting something like an Aqua C Remora. Yes, I know it's about 6 times the price of the JBL Nano, but you'll only need to buy it once.
any CUC's like snails?
Hi Race58, I have nearly won my battle with GHA and with Cyno, about 90% of the GHA is gone and cyno is now pretty much on the sandbed, I plan on getting rid of it once and for all once I finish converting an old canister filter into a sphyon vac, at that point I will give the sandbed (first inch) a good cleaning sucking up any left over cyno.
As for your current situation, if funds are an issue I would invest in a good air driven skimmer that can be powered by a Rena Air 300 or 400 using limewood air stones. These are cheap and using an airline regulator can be easily tuned for some good skimming. This is what I use and the whole thing cost me less than $40 to setup. Here is a link to some cheap but very effective protein skimmers: http://www.aquariumneeds.com/webpages/ReefNeeds/rnCombiSkimProteinSkimmers.asp
I have an MP10 and to be honest in a 28Gal it might be a little too powerful for what it is worth, I never run mine more than 70% power in a 38 gal. They are also pretty pricy, but they are also very good pumps. A cheaper alternative is to get yourself another Koralia Nano and experiment with a few different positions.
OK that's a good point to get another Koralia and then I would have more for a better skimmer.
Or maybe this one?? http://www.petco.com/product/121564/Aquatic-Life-Mini-Protein-Skimmer.aspx
Thanks
Ed
Yes but probably need more so I'll get some.
Thanks
Ed
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As for your current situation, if funds are an issue I would invest in a good air driven skimmer that can be powered by a Rena Air 300 or 400 using limewood air stones. These are cheap and using an airline regulator can be easily tuned for some good skimming. This is what I use and the whole thing cost me less than $40 to setup. Here is a link to some cheap but very effective protein skimmers: http://www.aquariumneeds.com/webpages/ReefNeeds/rnCombiSkimProteinSkimmers.asp
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I only need to replace my airstone once every 3 months and they are dirt cheap, as far as tuning I only take a look at the bubbles in the tube every morning while having my coffee, if its over skimming I turn the $2 valve open, if its under skimming I close, its super simple to tune, in my case I just need to keep about 1 Inch over head from the tank level.