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nuvo 16 skimmer or refugium


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hello,

i just got a nuvo 16 and was wondering if it was worth it to try and either get the ghost skimmer or setup a refugium in the back of the tank. i wasnt sure if just water changes would be enough. im new to these little tanks. sorry if this questions already been asked.

 

thanks,

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Get a skimmer. A refugium in such a small space is basically not going to do anything useful. You'll remove more nutrients via water changes than you will by growing/trimming chaeto. The skimmer will do way more than the fuge will. A fuge only really works if A) the refugium is the size of, or larger than, the display itself OR B.) You have a powerhouse lighting set up and fast-growing macro that can be trimmed often. If you aren't willing to spend the money on an actual good grow light for the macro, don't bother.

 

Get the skimmer.

 

 

Also a side note on the Nuvo 16 - Keep an eye on it. The older models cracked a LOT and even though Innovative Marine started using thicker glass on the newer models, they still cracked/leaked a lot. That's partly why they phased them out for the newer Fusion 10 and 20 gallon tanks.

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Skimmer for sure!! Fuges have to be pretty good sized before they start helping your tank! I have a 47 gallon tank with 20 gallon sump. The fuge on my tank is probably close to 8 gallons and I see very little benefit. The only reason I keep it is for a frag rack and to create a breeding ground for pods. I don't rely on it for nitrate control. I use my skimmer and vodka to keep the nitrates down. You will see much better results by using your skimmer! :)

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thanks guys. i just ordered the skimmer. the tank was kind of an impulse buy. i really wish i read about it before i bought it. now im really worried about it leaking. ive been out of the hobby for a few years because my last tank cracked and i lost everything. i am really trying not to over load this tank. all i am going to put in it is the skimmer.

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thanks guys. i just ordered the skimmer. the tank was kind of an impulse buy. i really wish i read about it before i bought it. now im really worried about it leaking. ive been out of the hobby for a few years because my last tank cracked and i lost everything. i am really trying not to over load this tank. all i am going to put in it is the skimmer.

You ordered the Ghost skimmer? Post an update here once you've received it as I'm curious to see how it works.

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