Running a Skimmerless tank

[Coralgurl]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

I wasn't 'finger pointin'
I see cyano called algae a lot, and more than once in this post

I still like using my skimmer
I get about 250ml per week of very skanky stuff, so I think it's beneficial to run one

On the other hand, I've seen some pretty nice tanks this last year that are skimmer-less so, in the hands of learned reefers, I guess either way is OK

The only other thing that comes to mind is whether or not running skimmer-less gives your home a fishy smell

I think for now I'll increase the canister cleaning to weekly, cut the lights a few hours a day (currently running from 1:30 pm - 9:30 pm). I've been over feeding since adding a couple of fish, but they are eating fine so not as much of a concern, will cut back on feedings. as we are going away in a few weeks, if I treat with chemi clean, it's either now or February to do so.

I'd like to keep it skimmer less as it really has been doing well. I find my 180 has more of a fishy smell than this one.

I'll test nitrates and phosphates tonight too and post later.

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by Madreefer

Well when I dont empty my skimmer cup for 4-5 days my basement where my sump is smells like an effluent plant

That's a very good point, but I was thinking more about a skimmer-less tank stinking

Originally Posted by Coralgurl

I find my 180 has more of a fishy smell than this one

It makes sense if you feed your 50 less than your 180, or different WCs, or the Bioload ... Something about your 50 may be 'cleaner'

And something I meant to add awhile back ...

If it's working well the way it is now, don't fix it

[11purewater]

mine 's in my showroom at work ,no stinking allowed!therefore it doesn't stink except for reef crystals odor