mrsgoose
Member
Hi - Do I need to keep my HOB filter if I add a protein skimmer?
I've got a 29g that's batteling a red slime problem and has a contained area of green hair algae. My ammonia and nitrates are 0, pH 8.4, SG 0.022. I have about 30 lb lr, a 2 inch ls bed, 2 percs, 1 firefish, 1 pepp. shrimp and several snails and hermits. I run a HOB filter and have 2 powerheads. My sand has been getting this layer of the red slime and now the back of the tank glass, too. The surface of my water always looks dirty and filmy... so I think I need a protein skimmer. I do 10% water changes weekly with RO water. I use Instant Ocean salt.
If I add a protein skimmer, can I remove the HOB filter? I run AC through it right now. I don't think I have enough room/outlets for any more equipment!
Help... please!
I've got a 29g that's batteling a red slime problem and has a contained area of green hair algae. My ammonia and nitrates are 0, pH 8.4, SG 0.022. I have about 30 lb lr, a 2 inch ls bed, 2 percs, 1 firefish, 1 pepp. shrimp and several snails and hermits. I run a HOB filter and have 2 powerheads. My sand has been getting this layer of the red slime and now the back of the tank glass, too. The surface of my water always looks dirty and filmy... so I think I need a protein skimmer. I do 10% water changes weekly with RO water. I use Instant Ocean salt.
If I add a protein skimmer, can I remove the HOB filter? I run AC through it right now. I don't think I have enough room/outlets for any more equipment!
Help... please!