Protien skimmer for 15g?

[Ro Bow]

Im looking for a cheap skimmer (under $40). I will have corals, hard and soft, fish, inverts, and eventually an anemone. I would appreciate any help.

 

[Jekyl]

Probably won't find one unless used for that price. You also won't need one for a while just starting up. With a small tank it's easy to just change 50% of the water when ever you feel like it. Check bulkreefsupply.com in their skimmer section for nano skimmers. Pick one and save up for it.

 

[fade2black]

I don't bother with my nano. I just do weekly 30-40% water changes and watch the tank inhabitants.

 

[Jekyl]

I view a skimmer as just as needed for gas exchange and ph as I do for nutrient export. Even if my nitrates bottomed out I would still never turn my skimmer completely off

 

[fade2black]

As long as the surface isn't stagnant, meaning surface skimming and good water movement, you get plenty of gas exchange at the surface IMO. But that brings up a good question to the OP, is the tank an AIO or do you use a sump or are you looking for like a hang on back skimmer? Tell us a little more about your setup.

 

[zuri]

but some of us enjoy top downs....... I use a skimmer exactly for this reason too

 

[fade2black]

Top downs?