30 gallon

[pontius]

I've been cycling my 30 gallon, but all I've got on it right now is a hang on back filter with the activated carbon pads. It's going to be FOWLR and I'm only going to have probably 2 fish so I'm not looking to spend a pile of money, so my question, if I have about 40 pounds of live rock, enough live sand, and a protein skimmer, will the hang on filter be enough filtration? also, what is a good economical skimmer for this size tank?

 

[birdy]

The HOB filter should be fine for you purpose (running carbon), your LR and LS and protein skimmer are all the filtration you really need. I would recommend a CPR skimmer, look for a used one and you can pick it up for under $75.

 

[pontius]

cool, thanks.

 

[thedude]

yeah, im certainly no expert...but as far as i know its even possible to go without a skimmer if your LR/LS are doing the trick...so i think you definately should be fine

 

[mbrands]

Pontius,
I've read other postings in which people said you don't need a protein skimmer for FOWLR, but it will help. If you plan to be good about water changes you will probably be ok without one.
Mike