saltfan1980
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Protein Skimmer Help Please
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btldreef
Moderator
Originally Posted by saltfan1980
http:///forum/post/3244650
Should I run a Protein skimmer on my 26 Gal bow front. I am fairly new to Salt water still so I am learning all about this still.
I'm a fan of protein skimmers, that being said, they are by no means necessary as I do not run one on my 14G.
Need some more info,
How old is the tank?
What have you stocked in it or plan to stock in it?
Amount of LR?
Do you have a sump?
What's your filtration?
http:///forum/post/3244650
I'm a fan of protein skimmers, that being said, they are by no means necessary as I do not run one on my 14G.
Need some more info,
How old is the tank?
What have you stocked in it or plan to stock in it?
Amount of LR?
Do you have a sump?
What's your filtration?
saltfan1980
New Member
The tank is about 12 weeks no sump I would say about 20lbs of live rock right now I have 2 pink sunk clown's fire goby sleeper goby clarkill clown horseshoe crab and 12 blueleg hermit crabs. is that too much for the tank being only 12 weeks. I am a rookie at this hobby
btldreef
Moderator
Originally Posted by saltfan1980
http:///forum/post/3244659
The tank is about 12 weeks no sump I would say about 20lbs of live rock right now I have 2 pink sunk clown's fire goby sleeper goby clarkill clown horseshoe crab and 12 blueleg hermit crabs. is that too much for the tank being only 12 weeks. I am a rookie at this hobby
That is a lot!
Having different types of clownfish in a tank that small is NOT a good idea. Eventually they will kill each other, I'd get rid of the clarkii.
Also, your tank is not really suited for a horseshoe crab. I wish these would stop being sold in this hobby. They're cool, but don't belong in our little tanks.
I highly recommend getting some snails in there, especially some nassarius and trochus.
What do you water parameters look like? How often do you do water changes?
http:///forum/post/3244659
The tank is about 12 weeks no sump I would say about 20lbs of live rock right now I have 2 pink sunk clown's fire goby sleeper goby clarkill clown horseshoe crab and 12 blueleg hermit crabs. is that too much for the tank being only 12 weeks. I am a rookie at this hobby
That is a lot!
Having different types of clownfish in a tank that small is NOT a good idea. Eventually they will kill each other, I'd get rid of the clarkii.
Also, your tank is not really suited for a horseshoe crab. I wish these would stop being sold in this hobby. They're cool, but don't belong in our little tanks.
I highly recommend getting some snails in there, especially some nassarius and trochus.
What do you water parameters look like? How often do you do water changes?
saltfan1980
New Member
I do my water changes ever 2 weeks ok I will look into getting some snails for the tank. Ok I will see about getting rid of my clarkill and my horseshoe crab
saltfan1980
New Member
Ok what is a good kind of skimmer to get for it and how big do I want to get for it.
srfisher17
Active Member
Originally Posted by BTLDreef
http:///forum/post/3244672
That is a lot!
Having different types of clownfish in a tank that small is NOT a good idea. Eventually they will kill each other, I'd get rid of the clarkii.
?
Definitely. Two species of clowns in any tank is a potential problem; in a small tank, its a death sentence. the only question is when they attack each other. As juvis, clowns can be fairly civil to each other; but as they mature, the skunks should become a pair (M&F) and the Clarkii probably a female. Two female clowns will not tolerate each other.
On the skimmer, as you don't seem to be making a reef tank, (IMO) it isn't a necessity. But they add another dimension of filtration. I've really changed my mind on skimmers over the last few years and wouldn't have any tank without one. Its not something that you have to rush out and do tomorrow, do some research, then decide. I really like Aqua-C Remora HOB skimmers for smaller tanks. Really plug and play, real quality, over-priced (like all skimmers, the world's most expensive acrylic) and Aqua-C has great tech support---a must for me.
http:///forum/post/3244672
That is a lot!
Having different types of clownfish in a tank that small is NOT a good idea. Eventually they will kill each other, I'd get rid of the clarkii.
?
On the skimmer, as you don't seem to be making a reef tank, (IMO) it isn't a necessity. But they add another dimension of filtration. I've really changed my mind on skimmers over the last few years and wouldn't have any tank without one. Its not something that you have to rush out and do tomorrow, do some research, then decide. I really like Aqua-C Remora HOB skimmers for smaller tanks. Really plug and play, real quality, over-priced (like all skimmers, the world's most expensive acrylic) and Aqua-C has great tech support---a must for me.
scottnlisa
Member
Originally Posted by BTLDreef
http:///forum/post/3244816
I honestly don't know that much about HOB skimmers. You might want to ask Meowzer ...
I just bought a Octopus BH300f for my 125 gallon tank. I know it is not the size your looking for but the brand Octopus is a good brand.
http:///forum/post/3244816
I honestly don't know that much about HOB skimmers. You might want to ask Meowzer ...
I just bought a Octopus BH300f for my 125 gallon tank. I know it is not the size your looking for but the brand Octopus is a good brand.