Do you have to have a Protein Skimmer?

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yote

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IMO I wouldnt do any saltwater without a skimmer.But there are people that have great tanks without them.
 
maingo

maingo

Member
If you ever witness the funk they pull out of your tank I promise you will go get one, not to mention reduced tank smell.
 
walmart

walmart

Member
IMO of what i have read you dont have to have one but, im getting one. but you would have to do daily water changes.
 
garnet13aj

garnet13aj

Active Member
Personally, I'd never considering having a tank w/o one. Like people have said, once you've seen what they pull out it no longer is a question.
 
fishwanabe

fishwanabe

Member
but it is not a necssary thing to have right off the bat is what I was told. not much to skim in brand new tank, is that right? anyone know how long one should wait to get a skimmer?
 
reefreak29

reefreak29

Active Member
Originally Posted by fishwanabe
but it is not a necssary thing to have right off the bat is what I was told. not much to skim in brand new tank, is that right? anyone know how long one should wait to get a skimmer?
i u have live rock its very benaficial to have a skimmer in a brand new tank
 
fireshrimp

fireshrimp

Member
My skimmer made a world of difference!
Also it is recommended to get an oversized rated skimmer for a couple of reasons
Incase you decide to upgrade one less thing to buy
It will pull out more stuff from your water
 
triga22

triga22

Active Member
Reccomended.. I think they should be needed for any tank. Fowlr do without one. Reef.. I dont think itll work in the long run.
 
apycat

apycat

Member
i am new and dont have one, i got told you dont need 1 with a mud sump, but i am keeping an eye on levels. everything fine at the moment. also it would of been cheaper to get a skimmer than a mud sump
 
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