10 gallon equipment question

[blue steel]

will I need to purcahse a skimmer for a 10 gallon if I already have a filter for it?

 

[greatfullreefer]

Depends on what you plan to have in the tank.

 

[blue steel]

probably one clown fish a damsel or two anemone

 

[greatfullreefer]

You should be fine with JUST the clown, damsels are very agressive and territorial and may kill the clown. If you plan on adding any more than 1 clown then i do believe a skimmer would be in order. Anenommes are very fragile and require a very well established tank and prestine water conditions in addition to great lighting (metal halides for example).

 

[dcr]

I don't recommend an anemone for a 10...I did it and mine lasted about two months. Maybe with really good lighting, like the MH you will succeed, but get that wallet ready!

 

[sagxman]

If you have really, really, good water quality and your tank is established you could probably handle an anemone.
As far as a skimmer, my personally recommendation for a 10 gallon nano is a Skilter 250. It is a combination skimmer/filter. They don't do much for larger tanks but IMO are great for nanos. I have a Skilter 500 on my 20. I love it, however some have had problems, especially on larger tanks.