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07-04-2005, 01:46 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Anchorage, AK
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need to find skimmer for 6 gal... help?
I haven't been able to find a skimmer designed for a micro reef tank. I know on [acronym:5273b562d8="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:5273b562d8] tanks you can always buy a filter designed for a larger tank and reduce the flow to compensate for the size. But does the same hold true for skimmers? Can I purchase the smallest skimmer I find and reduce it somehow to not remove too many of the nutrients? Is that even possible? Naughty of me, but originally I was told I can't have a skimmer and will just need to do more water changes... but I don't like being told I can't do something... It makes me more determined to find a way, tehee.
 I want the best for my tank that I can arrange for. No space for a bigger tank... yet and money is really tight  , but if there was a way I could add a [acronym:5273b562d8="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:5273b562d8] skimmer than I can wait to get any purchased live critters.Also heat is a concern for me, how does a [acronym:5273b562d8="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:5273b562d8] skimmer affect temp? |
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07-04-2005, 04:13 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: los angeles
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6 gallon? umm you might as well just buy the surface skimmer from drsfosterandsmith
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07-04-2005, 07:19 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Waxahachie, TX
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What are the dimensions of the tank? A skilter or prizm may work. I think a skilter (which has filtration built in) might work with your tank. But mind you skilters a little noisier and aren't 300$ skimmers (so don't work as well) but should be find for a 6 gallon...
Good luck.
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