Skimmer or no Skimmer for nano tank

[Andyv2004]

I read an article that a skimmer is not needed for a nano tank if you up keep water changes? Please share your comments and advice, thanks.

 

[CoralMeister]

Eh I'm not sure about the weekly water changes on a nano. Too much fluctuation in params. Bi weekly water changes with skimmer attached is the way to go

 

[pecan2phat]

I had a 24g Aquapod that was skimmerless because no decent skimmer would fit in the back compartments. It did okay for the 1st 6-8 months but then a lot of nussiance algae started appearing and then it was a weekly chore to keep on top of it. When I swapped out the tank to a RSM 130, I was able to fit a Tunze 9002 skimmer in the back compartment and have not had any algae problems at all. So I would say that a skimmer will make a difference.

 

[Donewiththisplace]

Got a 28 JBJ...ran no skimmer for a while. Was doing bi-weekly water changes and now upped it to monthly.

About 6 months ago I put on a Aqua C Remora...pulls dark green sludge out.
Never really had a algae problem and still dont...so really dont know if it made a difference. I guess its just piece of mind to have it running.

 

[KathyC]

What size is the tank?

 

[Andyv2004]

Hi, its a 24g nano cube.

 

[Reef Reaper]

I have three nano, 24, 12 AND 9 gallons, with no skimmer and no algae problem. I do a 10 percent water change every other week. the other weeks , I do a 20 percent water change. I had a skimmer and it made no difference. good luck.