skimmerw/ corals?

[dannyboy]

I bought my first zooanthid colony today. Went from fowlr, (removed most fish) and turning 125 dt into corals. When I bought the zoo guy said most people don't run skimmers for there reef tanks, this true? Should I unplug it?

 

[little_fish]

that is total BS, keep it running! If you have corals, keeping good water quality is most important. A skimmer is an excellent tool to achieve this.

 

[dannyboy]

Ya man, I kinda thought so too. Gonna keep it runnin. Thanks for fast response. I love this site, don't ever feel dumb askin a question.

 

[Bifferwine]

I'd keep the skimmer running too. It's one more tool available to you to keep your water cleaner.

 

[Piratefish]

Your LFS told you that? Wow !! I do know some people go skimmerless and some people use scrubbers but Wow! Thats sounds a little crazy!
Going skimmerless is a little scary for me.

 

[little_fish]

you definitely can run without a skimmer, but it can be a little hard to get good water quality without

 

[Aqua_man]

So a skimmer is a must have

 

[DAvis]

Time to find a new reef store! :D

 

[Piratefish]

So a skimmer is a must have

No. You can use a scrubber instead.

 

[little_fish]

You can actually run without either a scrubber or a skimmer, but it is much easier to keep good water quality with them - which is what is key to having a successful reef.

 

[DAvis]

Yes, I ran my 28g nano, and still am, operating without a skimmer. I was not happy what was available for it. I was vigilant with my water changes and checked Nitrates constantly. I am running my first skimmer now in my new 65g in sump, I can't imagine running without one now! Good luck with the new reef tank dannyboy!

 

[14 gallon nanocube]

Some of the people with large 150 gallon and bigger tanks and large 50+ gallon sumps run a skimmer and a scrubber.seems like they are the guys with the more slimy corals and higher end stuff.but i can't imagine my tank without one i get about six ounces of crap a week out of small 70 gallon mixed reef.wonder what the guy at the LFS was thinking

 

[sen5241b]

Good water quaility is the result of many measures like strong flow, cheato in fuge, reactors, use of LR and skimmers too. Its possible to run without a skimmer but a good skimmer can help a lot with water quality.

 

[AmberSunrise]

I dont have a skimmer or a scrubber just some cheato in my fuge. I do water changes every week and do check my nitrates often. I am still on the fence about getting anything additional right now. I am sure it wouldnt hurt to get one down the road just for ease of maintenance.