My 20 gallon Nano reef build

[Nano]

Originally Posted by nozwal

Are you running a sump? And what skimmer are you using?

I was told there is no use having a skimmer on a tank this size however I have thought about it. and yes its a 20 gallon sump. Also I have some gsp I'm trying to grow on the glass and this other one I have thought about moving

[Myka]

There is "always" a use for a skimmer. It will help keep your tank clean, can't argue that! The SWC and Skimz skimmers have the pump built inside the skimmer so they have a tiny footprint. I have one of the SWC skimmers for my 20 gallon tank, but I still have to drill the tank for a sump!

[Nano]

Originally Posted by Myka

There is "always" a use for a skimmer. It will help keep your tank clean, can't argue that! The SWC and Skimz skimmers have the pump built inside the skimmer so they have a tiny footprint. I have one of the SWC skimmers for my 20 gallon tank, but I still have to drill the tank for a sump!

Yeah I might get one eventually but will do water changes for the time being... Can't afford one at the moment

[gobytron]

Originally Posted by nanomano

Yeah I might get one eventually but will do water changes for the time being... Can't afford one at the moment

if you've just got the one clown and dont overfeed your tank will be just fine skimmerless.

when you up your bioload, then it may be time to think about a skimmer.
You dont need to break the bank.
even a rio skilter which retail for about 20$ or so would make a difference.

[Nano]

Originally Posted by gobytron

if you've just got the one clown and dont overfeed your tank will be just fine skimmerless.

when you up your bioload, then it may be time to think about a skimmer.
You dont need to break the bank.
even a rio skilter which retail for about 20$ or so would make a difference.

thanks for the advice! I'd like to do a new sump though cause mine is leaking, and put an in sump nano skimmer (once I add a few more fish)

[Myka]

Nanomano, I like to drill the tanks. I do not like undrilled overflows...I've seen them fail too many times. Fail means wet floors, and I hate wet floors.

Cheap skimmers are crap, and don't do a darn thing imo. You're better off spending that money on waterchanges.

[Nano]

Originally Posted by Myka

Nanomano, I like to drill the tanks. I do not like undrilled overflows...I've seen them fail too many times. Fail means wet floors, and I hate wet floors.

Cheap skimmers are crap, and don't do a darn thing imo. You're better off spending that money on waterchanges.

I'm sure they have, I just know a bunch of guys who have tried this diy pvc overflow, and love it, but with a few modifications, like a syphon breaker, so if power goes out the syphon stops and there is no overflowing... I'm not sure what type of skimmer I'd like to get I'd love either a small in sump or good Hang on Skimmer. I've seen a few on kijiji, but they get snatched up so fast

[Myka]

The wet floors that I have seen have all been from the siphon breaking (with power on) and the return pump overflowing the tank.

[Nano]

Heres Some better pictures now that I'm figuring out my camera settings a little better! lol.

My Ricordea

Small Zoa Frags.

These are 3 of my cichlids I just thought they were decent pics haha



Tank Shot (20 gallon reef)

[Nano]

Another Tank Shot

Shrooms

Another Shot of the Ric