HuBu Posted May 26, 2002 Share Posted May 26, 2002 hey. i had posted before that i palnned on upgrading to a 20 gal but now i have moved up even more to a 29 gal tank. its just because that i can get the tank/stand for $20. used of course. would i need to run a skimmer on this tank. or can i just do a HOB filter with floss pad and some powerheads inside the tank and like a weekly water change. Link to comment
Cam barr Posted May 26, 2002 Share Posted May 26, 2002 a skimmer wouldent hurt help keep down on water changes cam Link to comment
Son Of Skyline Posted May 26, 2002 Share Posted May 26, 2002 I have a 27gal tank and I don't use a skimmer. I just use powerheads for circulation. I think a skimmer may be a good idea if you want to keep more than 2 fish though. I only have 2 small fish and I only feed them about twice a week. I also do weekly 10-15% water changes. My water is crystal clear with no surface scum or visible traces of organics. Link to comment
HuBu Posted May 26, 2002 Author Share Posted May 26, 2002 thats kewl skyline. do u also have a HOB filter on the 27 gal tank. Link to comment
quiksilver5768 Posted May 26, 2002 Share Posted May 26, 2002 He could keep more than 2 fish without a skimmer...I've had 3 fish in my 10 for over 7 months now with no skimmer...just my 2 cents Link to comment
HuBu Posted May 26, 2002 Author Share Posted May 26, 2002 how much water do u change each time quik? Link to comment
Guest AbSoluTc Posted May 27, 2002 Share Posted May 27, 2002 I have a 28 without a skimmer right now. However, the water is a bit murky if you know what I mean. I just did a water change too. I am investing in a skimmer that will sit inside the overflow. Mostly doing this because it helps keep the water "clean" and "crisp". Thats the main reason. Link to comment
Son Of Skyline Posted May 27, 2002 Share Posted May 27, 2002 Quote: from quiksilver5768 on 9:58 am on May 26, 2002[br]He could keep more than 2 fish without a skimmer...I've had 3 fish in my 10 for over 7 months now with no skimmer...just my 2 cents Yup, you're right. I used to have 3 fish but found that I'd get surface scum on the tank even with weekly water changes. With the 2 fish I've found that my water is perfect Link to comment
Son Of Skyline Posted May 27, 2002 Share Posted May 27, 2002 Quote: from HuBu on 9:29 am on May 26, 2002[br]thats kewl skyline. do u also have a HOB filter on the 27 gal tank. I do have an Aquaclear 150, but it's only for circulation. I don't use any sponge or carbon at all so the Aquaclear is just empty. Link to comment
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