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View Poll Results: to skim or not to skim | |||
yes i use a skimmer |
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78 | 83.87% |
no i do not use a skimmer |
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15 | 16.13% |
Voters: 93. You may not vote on this poll |
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#11
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![]() Running without a skimmer is easier than running with one. With a skimmer you have to constantly monitor SG and top of with mixed water. Overflows, too watery, dialing in etc. yuck.
A refugium and weekly 10% water change is all I need. |
#12
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I ran my 50g with refugium and lots of water changes, it was a swamp. I tried it and came to the conclusion that I would never run a tank without a skimmer again! ![]()
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#13
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maybe on a small (pico) tank but removing two cups a month of skimmate sure doesn't change my sg. I top off with pure clean ro water no mix. when I change water I check sg and make adjustments due salt creep ect. but it hasn't changed in 4 years.
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225gal dt with 100g sump. Mitras, vortechs, bubble king, AI Sol and Profilux. http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...threadid=84782 Will trade subs for frags ![]() My other summer hobby: http://www.edkra.ca |
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![]() Yes I should have mentioned my tank is 12g. I can see where a large tank could benefit from a skimmer.
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#15
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![]() All my set ups have been sumpless & skimmerless. They all have been extremely successful with amazing growth and good coloration. Oh, and I have never had any algae issues and I feed a mix of pellets, frozen and cyclopezze about 3 times a day.
My tanks have always been very low maintenance and I don't use any fancy equipment. It's not that I can't afford buying the high end equipment. I simply don't need it to have a beautiful successful reef tank. It might not be for everyone but it can definitely be done successfully. |
#16
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I will still say that its easier to maintain a beautiful tank with one than without.
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225gal dt with 100g sump. Mitras, vortechs, bubble king, AI Sol and Profilux. http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...threadid=84782 Will trade subs for frags ![]() My other summer hobby: http://www.edkra.ca |
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This set up is extremely low maintenance. I feed the fish and top it off daily. The glass is cleaned every few days and w/c are done once a month. Last edited by Carrera75; 03-31-2012 at 01:14 AM. |
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![]() would you recommended this to a new person as the best setup for long term?
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225gal dt with 100g sump. Mitras, vortechs, bubble king, AI Sol and Profilux. http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...threadid=84782 Will trade subs for frags ![]() My other summer hobby: http://www.edkra.ca |
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Most people are not patient enough and they end up dumping a ton of corals and fish right away and that's just a recipe for disaster. The way I run my system is not for everyone. I care a lot about my fish and corals and I am always on top of everything making sure I provide the best environment for my livestock. At this point I know what works and what does not work for my system. Would I suggest this method to a newbie? If this person is going to be diligent and a responsible reefer then I would say sure, why not. Finally,I want to state that I am not saying that skimmers don't work or that skimmerless and sumpless is better. There are many ways to skin a cat and skimmerless & sumpless is what works best for me> |
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![]() i run one on the 175g and 34g but nothing on the 29g.
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