Skimmer for 10gal?

[Gmandese]

Does anyone have, or know of a skimmer I canuse on my 10gal mini reef tank? The tank is on a table, not a stand, so the skimmer can't hang below the bottom of the tank. I need something small!

Gerry

 

[jackson6745]

you're better off with just water changes. A small skimmer really won't do much

 

[joe]

i had one on my first tank and there decent. not as bad as ppl make them sound.

maybe try a skilter. its obviouslly HOB so the return will create water movement on top for you which is also a plus.

i had one on my first tank ever. there not great but its worth a shot

 

[SlamaJama]

i have visi-jet protien skimmer that may work well for ur 10gits rated for a 75g and can be made to fit ur 10..it was used for 6m and worked great for me...$25

 

[Gmandese]

Sounds good, I have a seaclone 2 but it'just too long.

 

[nanoreefer22]

Weekly water changes should be more efficient than the skimmer, just because the tank is so small.

 

[SlamaJama]

i agree with kris

 

[Gmandese]

That's what I've been doing, with distilled water. I do 2gal per week. Should I do more/less?

 

[nanoreefer22]

20%..hmmmm..sounds good. If things look a little "ehh" one week just do a little more.

 

[Gmandese]

Slama,

Do you still have that 18g nano?
Looks like the thread died! I posted a few pics in my new member's photo album of my 10gal, I started with a 5.5, then 10, now I'm getting the upgrade itch!
For now, I'm skipping the skimmer idea, just doing water changes.

Thanks, Gerry