Skimmers?

[mattheyn]

what type of skimmer would ya'll recommend for a 10 gallon nano reef? And if so where I can pick it up for cheap?

[Nano_Steve]

ive had my 10 gal up and running for a little more than 6 months now with nothing but two hanging filters, one stuffed with caulerpa and the other with activated carbon that i switch each week when i do my weekly water change. its worked very well for me so far.

hope it helps, steve

[TexasState]

If you want a skimmer, get a Remora or hang on Bak Pak. W/ the Bak Pak, you can put your heater inside the Bak Pak and save some space in the tank.

[mattheyn]

hey thanks. next question, where do you think that i can get the best deal on one? How much is a good deal?

[witecap4u]

Also, with the bakpak, you can put a bag with carbon or other kinds of filter media in it...cs

[DustinWayman]

Bak Pak all the way, I have mine on my 18g and its just perfect!

~Dust

[MikeP]

Doubt they are still there but AquaDome had 2 used bakpaks for $15 each for sale last week.

[minimasterflash]

Current theory for a nano tank (according to nano-reef.com) is that with weekly water changes (10%-20%) you shouldn't have to use a skimmer at all.

[matt]

I disagree with the no skimmer idea on a nano, unless you're really keeping practically nothing in the tank. I know lots of people do it, but I'd like to know about an older system that's been successful for a long time, and what kind of load it's supporting.

The bakpak idea is good, but you might have a problem getting it to fit; it might be too tall and not hang on correctly. I don't know. A prizm skimmer will definitely fit, and will work fine. It's also a lot cheaper. Not as well made, but might be your only option with regards to fit.

Matt