Looking for a very small protein skimmer!

Newjack

Newjack

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So ive been searching around and the smallest protein skimmer I can find is for 14 gallons. Is there an 8 gallon skimmer out there? If so please drop a link!
 
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Nightfall

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Just going to add my 2 cents...I researched for my upcoming project a 10 gallon tank and was actually surprised to be told that if I am doing weekly 10-20% WC (water changes) then a skimmer would be a waste of money that would be better spent on nice coral frags. Dunno if I am being advised correctly or not but if I am and you have an 8 gallon would be same for you.
 
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Steve L

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Nightfall said:
Just going to add my 2 cents...I researched for my upcoming project a 10 gallon tank and was actually surprised to be told that if I am doing weekly 10-20% WC (water changes) then a skimmer would be a waste of money that would be better spent on nice coral frags. Dunno if I am being advised correctly or not but if I am and you have an 8 gallon would be same for you.
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That's probably true if the tank has an extremely low bioload meaning no fish. Nano tanks with only corals can get by with water changes only and no filtration. It's a trade-off though. The cost of a skimmer for such a small tank isn't much, and you have to weigh that against the cost of salt (minimal) and the added labor for more frequent water changes.
 
Newjack

Newjack

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Steve L said:
That's probably true if the tank has an extremely low bioload meaning no fish. Nano tanks with only corals can get by with water changes only and no filtration. It's a trade-off though. The cost of a skimmer for such a small tank isn't much, and you have to weigh that against the cost of salt (minimal) and the added labor for more frequent water changes.
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Well my nearest store is an hour and a half one way, salt is really expensive here and I plan on having a small bubble tip anemone, a couple clown fish, CuC, and some coral. Do protein skimmers have a min. Amount of space between the canister and sand or can it sit right in the live sand?
 
Newjack

Newjack

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But then again the water changes is really easy it takes 5 mins with that small of tank and diluting ammonia is working like a charm for my cycling stage. Trying to save my hitch hikers. I got lucky with really good worm eggs and cool little shrimp.
 
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