What kinda of skimmer do I need for my soon-to-be nano reef?

[sjwalker]

I am going to start my first nano reef...I am wondering what would be a good skimmer for:

10 gal tank

10lbs of Live Rock

10lbs of Live Sand

2 Clowns

 

My local pet shop is trying to sell me a RedSea skimmer for $100 for a 30 gal tank...they say anything smaller won't work as well

 

What about the Lee's skimmer for $25?

I don't mind spending the $100 if I have to..I just don't want to get ripped off.

 

THANKS.

Steven

[Physh1]

The Lee's skimmers are in tank versus the hang-on Prizm (by red sea I believe you are refering too). The hang-on ones are much nicer, easier to clean, and don't take up tank room. $100 for a Prizm is pretty high IMO. May wanna look at some of the preferred vendors here and other mail order places for better pricing.

 

It's a good idea for newcomers to reefs (especially nano's) to use them and a Prizm would be a good choice.

 

Cameron

[Reefer_Buddha]

if youre good with tools id recommend a diy one. Id never pay over 50$ for something i could make myself. But thats just me.

[onthefly]

Unless you're going to have a big bioload....why skim? Why not buy a CPR HOB fuge for $100

[sjwalker]

Anyone know where I could get good info on a DIY skimmer is I go that route?

 

Thanks,

Steven

[TiGs]

There is a DIY forum on nano-reef. I think I did see a post about making your own skimmer in there.

[Reefer_Buddha]

i just did my own, i can help you or possibly even make you one if you want. its under diy cpr clone.

[xxaquanutxx]

If you go to Reefcentral.com there is a whole section on members who have submitted their DIY projects.. saw quit a few kickin skimmers in there.. One called "Harolds $60. Skimmer"

[Chamkeeper]

I liked it so much I added the directions to my site (with permission), the Word doc he originally had was a pain to use online.

 

http://www.chamkeeper.com/Skimmer.htm