alage scrubber vs Skimmer
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they remove different things. A skimmer removes dissolved organics before they break down. Read the articles on what skimmers do.
How big is your tank? It's debatable in a nano tank since water changes should be sufficient at nutrient control. There are many large tanks that do just fine without a skimmer and some tanks are so good are removing nutrients they put their skimmers on on off cycles.
They are advisable especially for new folks as new tanks lack sufficient nutrient uptake.
In any case, know what levels of NO3 and PO4 you want to target and match any equipment to meeting those targets.
How big is your tank? It's debatable in a nano tank since water changes should be sufficient at nutrient control. There are many large tanks that do just fine without a skimmer and some tanks are so good are removing nutrients they put their skimmers on on off cycles.
They are advisable especially for new folks as new tanks lack sufficient nutrient uptake.
In any case, know what levels of NO3 and PO4 you want to target and match any equipment to meeting those targets.
Did you mean that phosphate was at 2.5 ppm? If so, then you need a skimmer for sure since that level can be growth inhibiting for algae.
Algae and a skimmer are not mutually exclusive and most people use both unless they have an acute reason not to.
Algae and a skimmer are not mutually exclusive and most people use both unless they have an acute reason not to.
