Affordable Nano tank Skimmer

[livinlifeinBKK]

Hey guys, so I was watching my QT today and got the idea maybe try something new with a FOWLR tank because there are just so many beautiful fish you can't keep in a reef tank. The only thing I'm unsure about is the filtration...are there skimmers for 10 gallon tanks or what would you suggest?

 

[Oldsman]

Most people suggest skipping skimmers on the nano tanks , guess they don't work efficiently. I was checking out a few for my biocube 32 recently..heavily stocked
Eshoppes makes a smaller one for 10 - 30 gallon you might be interested in.

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

Most people suggest skipping skimmers on the nano tanks , guess they don't work efficiently. I was checking out a few for my biocube 32 recently..heavily stocked
Eshoppes makes a smaller one for 10 - 30 gallon you might be interested in.

I'll look but what do most people use for filtration?

 

[Oldsman]

I'll look but what do most people use for filtration?

Most use simple filter floss for the heavy solids aka flake foods and chemical treatment usually from a product like chem pure thats in a pouch. Many forms of secondary filtration depends on your stock.
My bc 32 only has floss , a bag of chem pure elite . I started running a macro algea like cheato refugium to help nutrients ( no skimmer) . Its worked really well. Ive started looking at nano skimmers like an Ice cap or Eshoppes for finer filtration cause I feed heavy and have 6 small fish...

 

[elorablue]

Filter floss or sock, carbon or chemipure an ATO and weekly water changes are all you need for a 10g imo. Simplicity is key.

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

Filter floss or sock, carbon or chemipure an ATO and weekly water changes are all you need for a 10g imo. Simplicity is key.

Cool! Glad to hear there's no pricey filtration involved