adiquate filtration?

[fgcu14]

I currently have an empty 10 gal tank that I am thinking about turning into a small saltwater for my desk. Will live sand and live rock be ok for filtratiion purposes? I don't plan on anything fancy, possibly a place to move my damsels.
I currently have a 46 bow FOWRL soon to be the start of a reef. anyway back to my question. will i be able to go without a protien skimmer? will i need a hob mechanical filter of some sort or will the lr and ls be sufficient? thanks for any advice

 

[cajamajo]

I would check into an aqua c remora skimmer they have a nano rated 5 to 25 gal. This is a great skimmer. What type of light are you going to be using?

 

[cajamajo]

I would check into an aqua c remora skimmer they have a nano rated 5 to 25 gal. This is a great skimmer. What type of light are you going to be using?

 

[fgcu14]

so all you would suggest to add would be a protien skimmer?

 

[cajamajo]

I dont know what type of lighting you have. I think the skimmer will be a must. Anyone want to chime in about an additional filter? Running act carb will great.

 

[fgcu14]

what does the lighting have anything to do with filtration? I'd prop put 96 wattsof pc over it.

 

[dmjordan]

yes you will need some sort of mechanical filter (hob) and although i feel a skimmer is a necesity many people have great success with running a tank without the use of one.

 

[fgcu14]

thanks for the advice.