Skimmer or no

[MixedFruitBasket]

Setting up a 40 gallon frag tank. No sump, but I can put a skimmer directly into the tank if need be. Is a skimmer recommended? Or do you find that a frag tank doesn't need one? This will be a softies frag tank. Mostly leathers and tree corals.

 

[LAReefer4Life]

Not entirely necessary but you're reef inhabitants will be happy that you did :)

 

[Justfebreezeit]

Dont need one. Water changes will likely have to be your primary export in that case.

Since it's a frag tank I'd assume a light bio load

 

[Salty Lemon]

I've had tanks with skimmers and without. I have never had a frag tank. But I've liked having skimmers better than not having them.