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The protein skimmer cleans the saltwater and completely removes dissolved organics and proteins from the system into their collection cups before they get a chance to break down further and cause undesirable algae problems. Protein skimmers also help in increasing the dissolved oxygen level in the aquarium water.

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Old September 8th, 2009  
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Do I really need a protien skimmer?
Well I am going to start a 10 gallon mini reef and I want to know do I really need a protien skimmer for it? And what stuff do I really need to run a mini reef properly?
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Old September 8th, 2009  
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I don't have a saltwater tank so you can TOTALLY ignore this if you want...

but I think in a reef tank that small you should have a protein skimmer to keep the water under control...
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Old September 8th, 2009  
ATP
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Depends on what you're keeping.
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Old September 8th, 2009  
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Some soft corals (Idk what kind yet) and probably one orange spot goby, a firefish, and a ocellores clownfish. Probably a pistol shrimp too.
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Old September 8th, 2009  
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If you don't have one your water will look yellow. Corals eat what the skimmer gets but you could buy coral food for 12$ at your LFS. You should get a skimmer it makes your water much much clearer but you still need water changes.
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Old September 8th, 2009  
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Ok thanks.
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Old September 8th, 2009  
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If you don't have one your water will look yellow. Corals eat what the skimmer gets but you could buy coral food for 12$ at your LFS. You should get a skimmer it makes your water much much clearer but you still need water changes.
Skimmer actually help corals.
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Old September 8th, 2009  
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Definately run a skimmer for corals.
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Old September 8th, 2009  
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Ok, does anyone know anygood skimmers for a 10 gallon tank?
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Old September 8th, 2009  
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try an HOB skimmer. They are cheaper. Yes definitely go with a skimmer I read somewhere that the corals eat the stuff the skimmer collects.
Last edited by Time; September 8th, 2009 at 08:06 PM.
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Old September 8th, 2009  
ATP
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http://www.marinedepot.com/Red_Sea_P...RS1131-vi.html

I think this is like on of the best for small tanks.

There's also this one

http://www.marinedepot.com/Taam_Rio_...PSHONW-vi.html
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Old September 9th, 2009  
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The Resun SK-05 is the skimmer I am trying in my custom built 20gal tall tank.

You could also consider a DIY model suited for a Nano tank.

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Old September 9th, 2009  
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Best of luck with your salt set up. Keep us updated.
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Old September 9th, 2009  
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I will. Thanks all!
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