Protein Skimmer on a 24 gallon nano cube?

alikhan2004 · 06-01-2008, 05:41 AM

Hi I wanted to know if a protein skimmer is recommended in my 24 gallon nano cube which has 25 pounds of live rock and I also do 1 gallon water change every week.

lcstorc · 06-01-2008, 10:37 AM

Well, each tank is different.
I always recommend a good skimmer but there are things you can do to minimize the need. A low bio-load and frequent water changes can help keep things on track.
With that said, I have an Aqua C Remora HOB skimmer on my 20g tank.

Illuminati · 06-01-2008, 11:06 AM

With the enclosed hood of the nanocube there is only one skimmer that will work, check out Nanocustoms.com - nanocustoms and they sell a Saphhire Skimmer that will fit.

That said I don't think it's needed, weekly waterchanges is usually enough.

alikhan2004 · 06-01-2008, 05:13 PM

Thanks for the replies people I think I will stay away from the protein skimmer because I will be doing 1 gallon water change every week.

lcstorc · 06-01-2008, 05:14 PM

Just keep an eye on your parameters. One gallon may not be enough depending on your stocking and feeding habits.

alikhan2004 · 06-01-2008, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lcstorc

Just keep an eye on your parameters. One gallon may not be enough depending on your stocking and feeding habits.

Thanks for replying I will keep a eye on that and if I do get some extra money I will probably buy the protein skimmer.

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,899 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Protein Skimmer on a 24 gallon nano cube? Well, each tank is different. I always recommend a good skimmer but there are things you can do to minimize the need. A low bio-load and frequent water changes can help keep things on track. With that said, I have an Aqua C Remora HOB skimmer on my 20g tank. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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Illuminati Fire Coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Antioch, IL Posts: 64 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Protein Skimmer on a 24 gallon nano cube? With the enclosed hood of the nanocube there is only one skimmer that will work, check out Nanocustoms.com - nanocustoms and they sell a Saphhire Skimmer that will fit. That said I don't think it's needed, weekly waterchanges is usually enough. __________________ Colin's JBJ 28g HQI http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...anocube-2.html

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alikhan2004 Fire Coral Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 60 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Protein Skimmer on a 24 gallon nano cube? Thanks for the replies people I think I will stay away from the protein skimmer because I will be doing 1 gallon water change every week.

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,899 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Protein Skimmer on a 24 gallon nano cube? Just keep an eye on your parameters. One gallon may not be enough depending on your stocking and feeding habits. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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