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thincat · 07-04-2009, 11:01 PM

All good information given above. For a FOWLR you really don't need a skimmer, You could even go with a wet/dry filter with bio-balls. It's when and if you decide to move on to corals that you need a protein skimmer. Until then, PWC's will control your nitrates. When you move to a reef and nitrates need to get as close to 0 as you can then PWC's alone won't do it. Don't be in a rush to add fish. Wait until your test takes all parameters except nitrates to 0 and holds them there for a few days, then do a large PWC, 30-50%, then the next day or so add a few fish at a time. Always figure on the max adult size of a fish when adding them to your tank.

07-04-2009, 11:01 PM	#6
thincat Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,195	All good information given above. For a FOWLR you really don't need a skimmer, You could even go with a wet/dry filter with bio-balls. It's when and if you decide to move on to corals that you need a protein skimmer. Until then, PWC's will control your nitrates. When you move to a reef and nitrates need to get as close to 0 as you can then PWC's alone won't do it. Don't be in a rush to add fish. Wait until your test takes all parameters except nitrates to 0 and holds them there for a few days, then do a large PWC, 30-50%, then the next day or so add a few fish at a time. Always figure on the max adult size of a fish when adding them to your tank. __________________ Happy Reefing, TC Czara did it!