Protein Skimmer?
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you'll get varied suggestions based on personal preferences/pricing, even shape, heh 
there are generally two types-completely in tank, or hob (hang on back)
i think the tunze nano skimmer is excellent
a remora would also be a good choice
these might be a tad 'old school' what with alot of newer manufacturers of nano skimmers futzing about these days-i'm sure more will chime in
there are generally two types-completely in tank, or hob (hang on back)
i think the tunze nano skimmer is excellent
a remora would also be a good choice
these might be a tad 'old school' what with alot of newer manufacturers of nano skimmers futzing about these days-i'm sure more will chime in
vitz":epv8zia9 said:you'll get varied suggestions based on personal preferences/pricing, even shape, heh
there are generally two types-completely in tank, or hob (hang on back)
i think the tunze nano skimmer is excellent
a remora would also be a good choice
these might be a tad 'old school' what with alot of newer manufacturers of nano skimmers futzing about these days-i'm sure more will chime in
+1
Hi guys,
The Euroreef nanoskimmers are now out with Alloy MEsh wheel technology. I have one on my RedSea Max tank and this thing is AWESOME! It pulls out more crap then my Deltec MEC600 ever did!
They make them for all different size tanks too! Here's a picture of the skimmer cup after 2 days! My MAx skimmer could not pull this out in two weeks!!!
The mesh wheel generates tons of foam! About a 15 inch tall wall of it in my skimmer!
:mrgreen:
The Euroreef nanoskimmers are now out with Alloy MEsh wheel technology. I have one on my RedSea Max tank and this thing is AWESOME! It pulls out more crap then my Deltec MEC600 ever did!
They make them for all different size tanks too! Here's a picture of the skimmer cup after 2 days! My MAx skimmer could not pull this out in two weeks!!!
The mesh wheel generates tons of foam! About a 15 inch tall wall of it in my skimmer!
:mrgreen:
Hi Tom,
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We are hobbyists too! This skimmer is running on our Max office tank! Yes, this skimmer is quite the piece of equipment! :wink:
Yes, we have been a reefs.org sponsor for years! www.globeaqua.com You can view more pics on our Global Aquarium Sponsor page as well.
We are hobbyists too! This skimmer is running on our Max office tank! Yes, this skimmer is quite the piece of equipment! :wink:
Jim,
A few things to note on a skimmer on a nano.
1. If it can pull out waste faster then it's produced it will help lower nitrates!
2. Oxygen exchange is a big plus on ANY size tank! Including a nano
3. On a heavily loaded tank, oxygen levels may drop to very lovels. Very much so at certain times of the night. A skimmer helps saturate oxygen levels.
4. IF your not at home and there is a problem in the tank with a animal dying or a spawning event, a skimmer starts removing the waste VERY quickly.
And the list could go on and on! Any seasoned aquarist will tell you a skimmer is one of the most important pieces of equipment for a saltwater aquarium.
I have one on my RedSea Max which is a 34 gallon. Is that a nano? I'm not sure, but in my opinion is a skimmers benefits are well worth it.......................... :wink:
A few things to note on a skimmer on a nano.
1. If it can pull out waste faster then it's produced it will help lower nitrates!
2. Oxygen exchange is a big plus on ANY size tank! Including a nano
3. On a heavily loaded tank, oxygen levels may drop to very lovels. Very much so at certain times of the night. A skimmer helps saturate oxygen levels.
4. IF your not at home and there is a problem in the tank with a animal dying or a spawning event, a skimmer starts removing the waste VERY quickly.
And the list could go on and on! Any seasoned aquarist will tell you a skimmer is one of the most important pieces of equipment for a saltwater aquarium.
I have one on my RedSea Max which is a 34 gallon. Is that a nano? I'm not sure, but in my opinion is a skimmers benefits are well worth it.......................... :wink:
maressa as a hobbyist I agree with your skimmer points (if you get this after 7+ mos) I think it gives a fair perspective to reefkeepers who ask about nanos and skimmers, although I don't use them water changes are fast for the pico crew.
there are a lot of nano keepers that dont use them as well, but we walk a fine line for having one less device that's certainly not an understatement. On the other hand those without skimmers rarely skip on tank maintenance having no lifeline!
I truly believe one day a company will invent a micro pico reef skimmer for ~2 gallon tanks as soon as the craze catches further, give it about a year or so just guessin. It won't have a thimble cup (fills too fast) it will have a misproportioned foam catcher relative to body size and probably would not look like a scaled-down euro skimmer. Too bad I can't envision it well enough to cash in lol just tossin ideas to the corporate guys who read our forums to get sales ideas...
there are a lot of nano keepers that dont use them as well, but we walk a fine line for having one less device that's certainly not an understatement. On the other hand those without skimmers rarely skip on tank maintenance having no lifeline!
I truly believe one day a company will invent a micro pico reef skimmer for ~2 gallon tanks as soon as the craze catches further, give it about a year or so just guessin. It won't have a thimble cup (fills too fast) it will have a misproportioned foam catcher relative to body size and probably would not look like a scaled-down euro skimmer. Too bad I can't envision it well enough to cash in lol just tossin ideas to the corporate guys who read our forums to get sales ideas...
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