equipment question

[rhance]

I currently have a 5 gal tank but am upgrading to a 10 gallon. I was wondering about a protein skimmer/auto top off, are they necessary/helpful? Is there any other equipment that would be useful I currently just have the basics, light, heater, filter, pump
thank you!

 

[AllSignsPointToFish]

I'm not a nano tank guy, but the small water volume makes it difficult to keep parameters stable. I'd say you should do whatever is needed to ensure tank stability.

 

[flyline]

Ato would help keep water more stable and I think protein skimmers are also something to have... don’t get me wrong you can get by without either of these but it does make things easier. Things change quick with a nano I believe both of those will help keep things more stable.

 

[Gernader]

I currently have a 5 gal tank but am upgrading to a 10 gallon. I was wondering about a protein skimmer/auto top off, are they necessary/helpful? Is there any other equipment that would be useful I currently just have the basics, light, heater, filter, pump
thank you!

I have a nano tank myself, a 29 gallon. I’m using the hob filter, lights, and heater. My tank is going strong for 8 months so far with softies, LPS, and SPS corals. So, I would say it is not necessary to have a skimmer, but be prepared to do weekly water changes which isn’t much work for a small tank.

 

[Peace River]

I have a IM10g and an ATO is definitely helpful. If you keep up with water changes then IMO a skimmer isn't as important on a 10g nano. Good luck!

 

[S2G]

Water changes are going to be your go to. If you can't stay on adding water get an ato

 

[AdamNC]

Skimmer not really necessary, ato I would not have a tank with out one. My FW planted tank even has one.