newcastle1 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 help is needed as im new to this. just get my kit together juwel lido120,juwel internal fliter, t5 lighting,koralia nano pump. but now the question do i need a skimmer?or will good ro water changes be upto the job of keeping the water in tip top condition? cheers newcastle1(uk) Link to comment
krankykris Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 how big is the tank? what do you plan to keep in it? Link to comment
clownfish1124 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 hey! !!! how big is your tank??? Link to comment
newcastle1 Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 hi again tank is 120ltrs will get 15kg live rock two or three small fish not sure what tho Link to comment
lakshwadeep Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 120 liters is around 32 gallons, and so you could get more than 3 small fish or a smaller number of larger, more active fish. Check lgreen's fish guide for more info. weekly water changes and no "perfect water quality" corals like SPS will mean little need for a skimmer. Link to comment
newcastle1 Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 but do i need a skimmer (no corals fish only) Link to comment
Kraylen Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 You dont NEED a skimmer but its always good to have one. Link to comment
JCBioCube29 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Welcome I have a 29 Gallon and I skim and i do get gunk out of my tank. and I now change my water every two weeks Link to comment
krankykris Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 around 30g is a good volume to skim. though, on a tank like that, i think it's only benefit would be smaller and less frequent water changes. it certainly can't hurt. and if you decide to keep coral or upgrade (which believe me, you will) you'll already have it. Link to comment
newcastle1 Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 thx for all the good info but the juwel hood looks like a right bit~h to mod for a skimmer and the tank will be placed close to my house wall so no space at rear for skimmer. Link to comment
reefone Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 thx for all the good info but the juwel hood looks like a right bit~h to mod for a skimmer and the tank will be placed close to my house wall so no space at rear for skimmer. then i guess u just answered ur own ? Link to comment
nanoskim Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 thx for all the good info but the juwel hood looks like a right bit~h to mod for a skimmer and the tank will be placed close to my house wall so no space at rear for skimmer. How much room do you have for the skimmer in the skimmer chamber? Height, width etc, and where is your water level at...is it constant? Link to comment
CorvetteJoe Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 but do i need a skimmer (no corals fish only) Nope not for that size. just do weekly water changes religiously and you wont need to skim. Link to comment
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