I'm am in processes of gathering everything needed to begin my first saltwater aquarium. I've been looking into having a protein skimmer. First question are they a must have on a 40 gal breeder? And if so which one would you recommend.
Protein Skimmer
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Cameron
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A lot of people will tell you that they aren't something you absolutely need, but I personally like having one. I feel that every little bit helps, especially when I clean out the cup from my skimmer and see how much crap it has collected.
That being said, I only have a 20 gallon, and don't really have a recommendation as to which one you should use. Mine is much too small for a 40 gallon, since it's rated up to 30 gallons. If you do get one, I find it's also best to get one that's rated for a higher gallon tank than what you have. If it were me, I would be looking for something that's rated for at least a 60 gallon tank.
That being said, I only have a 20 gallon, and don't really have a recommendation as to which one you should use. Mine is much too small for a 40 gallon, since it's rated up to 30 gallons. If you do get one, I find it's also best to get one that's rated for a higher gallon tank than what you have. If it were me, I would be looking for something that's rated for at least a 60 gallon tank.
ATB USA
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You can get by without one, but you will have to watch nitrates and do lots of water changes to keep your water clean. I would look for a skimmer that is rated for 60 to 80 gal.
Do you have a sump on your system?
Do you have a sump on your system?
ATB USA
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The smallest ATB sells is the Nano One which is overkill for your tank but would do a great job.
You can try to win one free here: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/a...-avaerage-nano-skimmer-deadline-10-23.214655/
You can try to win one free here: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/a...-avaerage-nano-skimmer-deadline-10-23.214655/
