Hey all. When is it a good time to start a protein skimmer and Refugium. We have 150 gallon. 8 corals. A powder blue tang, koran angel, racoon butterfly, 2 clowns and firefish goby. I just didn't know which one we should add first. Thank u
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When you nitrate and phosphate levels suggest itHey all. When is it a good time to start a protein skimmer and Refugium. We have 150 gallon. 8 corals. A powder blue tang, koran angel, racoon butterfly, 2 clowns and firefish goby. I just didn't know which one we should add first. Thank u
My phos is .03 and nitrate around 10. I didnt know if I should get skimmer since we have fish alreadyWhen you nitrate and phosphate levels suggest it
you have ideal parameters why would you mess it up?My phos is .03 and nitrate around 10. I didnt know if I should get skimmer since we have fish already
looks like you have loads to read. LolI'd already be skimming. It's the best oxygenator even from day one. Is there some new rule I'm not aware of?
It will bottom out with his parameters for sure. He has no reason to do run it just yet. For oxidation run an air stone. That has no risks and maintenanceI agree......skimming has other benefits besides nutrient removal. Unless your nutrients are bottomed out, I would run it from day one.
Oh I learned hard way with racoon. Got a trachyphyllia he nipped at it made skeltons pop out. I know have trachyphyllia in a fish catcher container lol. But the koran ,racoon and tang are literally best friends swim together show off. It's so cool to see. I was suprised too. I have montipora digitata 3 of them 3 gsp smaller ones 2 zoas and jack o lantern lepto. Racoon pecked at jack but it dont harm him. He's only done it a few timesKeep an eye on that Racoon Butterfly especially, and the Angel not your most “reef safe” fish! Wish they were….beautiful fish. Good luck.
We are here to helpThere you go @Mast33 . You should add the skimmer: already, now, in the future, never.