Do I need a filter if I have a protein skimmer, UV sterilizer, and media reactor with activated carbon?

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Here are links to my equipment:

1. Macro Aqua M-50 Mini Hang-on External Protein Skimmer, 60 Gallon
2. AQUATOP MR-20 Multimedia Reactor with Pump
3. Aquatop PF25-UV Hang-On Filter with UV Sterilization
 
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My 20g has no filter. I have live rock, hob refugium, and skimmer. Some people only do live rock and skimmer. And some even do just live rock. It depends on water changes and stocking
Which hob refugium do you have
 

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Assume you mean a mechanical filter? Media reactor will function in part as a mechanical filter. Otherwise, IME, a purpose mechanical filter is entirely unnecessary on a reef tank.
 

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I agree with the above advice, you don't need one, especially since your UV comes with a media container if you want to run carbon or other media.
 

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I don’t have any mechanical filtration on my DT and it’s a 120. Imho you are just fine without. Really, you don’t need the skimmer either but it certainly can’t hurt.
 

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