Skimmer

engine_24

Member
Hi, all. I have the 14g Biocube and was wondering what you all are running for a protein skimmer. I just got the Oceanic one that is made for the tank, and it appears to be junk.
Thanks
 

billgil1

New Member
I have a 24 gal Aquapod and do not use a protein skimmer and everything is fine in my tank. I do water changes weekly and believe with smaller tanks and weekkly water changes that you don't need a skimmer... Just my opinion though... Hope everything works out with the new tank...
 

btldreef

Moderator
The Oceanic BioCube Skimmer is crap if it's not taken care of. I also have one on my 14G. The air stone needs to be changed every 3 weeks more or less, keep an eye on it. The chamber should be cleaned every few days. Stay on top of weekly water changes and you should be fine. I would not just run the tank with no protein skimmer though. I suggest changing the airline tubing as well. This seemed to help ours a lot. If you ever stop running the skimmer and try to start it back up, you'll have issues, that's when mine crapped out.
Good luck.
 
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