Nano protein skimmer.

[reefer1351]

I have a have loaded 14 gallon nano tank. I use the second compartment for media. I was looking to add a hang on skimmer. What’s the best option out there that will work. Just jumped back in after a couple years away and really first nano.

 

[Fish Fan]

I have a have loaded 14 gallon nano tank. I use the second compartment for media. I was looking to add a hang on skimmer. What’s the best option out there that will work. Just jumped back in after a couple years away and really first nano.

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

Honestly, I think many here would suggest skipping the skimmer on a 14 gallon. Typically, you can manage water parameters quite well with regular water changes.

Is there something wrong with your water chemistry that makes you want a skimmer?

 

[reefer1351]

My phosphates are high. I only have one clown fish in the system. I feed lite only once a day.

 

[BrettMallette]

My phosphates are high. I only have one clown fish in the system. I feed lite only once a day.

How high on phosphates are ya talking? Skimmer wont rly knock down phosphates that much i dont think... if ya have lots of organic waste it will work like a charm before it turns into PO4 but wont really help a "high" level.

 

[rtparty]

10% weekly water changes. Solves almost every issue and is fantastic insurance especially on small tanks

 

[BrettMallette]

Its also pretty easy to do a more than 10% WC on a tank that size if PO4 is high, can easily do a larger change to actual effect as opposed to bigger systems where larger WC are a much harder endeavor.

 

[X-37B]

My phosphates are high. I only have one clown fish in the system. I feed lite only once a day.

Pic of the loaded 14 would help.
No need for a skimmer. I do 2g wc's in my 15g, actual 10g's of water every 2 weeks.
Control po4 with a po4 reducer when needed and feed heavy.
Please feed your clown more than once a day. Do you eat lite once a day?
I feed my 15 3-4 times a day.
My 5 month old 15.

 

[reefer1351]

 

[mmorrison55]

If you decide you really want a skimmer. I’ve got the bubble magus mini q, and it pulls a lot of gunk out of the tank.i was very surprised by how good it works. Think it was in the $50 range and attaches in the back compartment of my 25g AIO

 

[reefer1351]

 

[reefer1351]

 

[reefer1351]

Hands been in tank all day. But will update in a couple days.

 

[reefer1351]

If you decide you really want a skimmer. I’ve got the bubble magus mini q, and it pulls a lot of gunk out of the tank.i was very surprised by how good it works. Think it was in the $50 range and attaches in the back compartment of my 25g AIO

I’m going to do a couple water changes and monitor everything for a little. I will definitely let you know if i decide to even try a skimmer.

 

[BrettMallette]

The tank seems too small but i use the tunze skimmer on my 55. I think its too bulky for ur size setup but it works well. Keep us posted. The tank is looking good.