sorry about the ducttape i just had to know i wasn't really gonne use it
and about the skimmer i know that it can help a whole lot and if i can build it myself it will be cheaper. i was just thinking randomly on the ductape. i just dont wanna mess up and have my tank crash so i figure the protein skimmer would be a great precaution. and im already building the skimmer. i don't think ill drop out of this hobbing anytime sone cause im already addicted.