Skimmer options for a ten gallon nano reef

[brandon4432]

Here's a picture of my tank, not completely set up yet. I am looking for a decent yet quiet skimmer. The only one I really like so far is the Mame Protein Skimmer any suggestions?

 

[reef_grrrl]

I've run a Reef Octopus bh1000 with the external pump as the sole filtration on a 20 gallon and now on a 15 gallon. It works well, no complaints.

 

[Kungpaoshizi]

Using the tunze 9001, small but effective. It's great too because the default setup for it, the black portion pointing into the clear cube area, is basically a recirculating design to avoid filtering water 1:1.

 

[Sabellafella]

Dude nothing u deff 100percent do not need a skimmer

 

[philfree]

Highly recommend Reef Octopus BH-90. Best hang on back model from them, except for the SRO, that arent really available anymore.

http://www.marinedepot.com/Reef_Oct...kimmers-Reef_Octopus-CV20197-FIPSHOVS-vi.html

 

[AdamNC]

You don't need one on a tank that small. It's nice to have but not on a need list. 10% weekly water changes is all you really need. But if your set on getting one check out Eshopps or Tunze.

On a side note, I would look into going open top with a screen and getting an ato.

 

[brandon4432]

You don't need one on a tank that small. It's nice to have but not on a need list. 10% weekly water changes is all you really need. But if your set on getting one check out Eshopps or Tunze.

On a side note, I would look into going open top with a screen and getting an ato.

Why open top?

 

[AdamNC]

Heat and gas exchange, better light penetration.

 

[JedClampett]

Just do water changes of about a gallon a week, no skimmer