Protein skimmer for nano tank

[Chaim]

How necessary is a protein skimmer for a nano 5 gallon tank?

 

[Andy Sager]

Depends on if you plan on having fish in there

 

[Chaim]

Depends on if you plan on having fish in there

I plan on getting possibly 2 small fish. Any recommendations for a good nano skimmer?

 

[Andy Sager]

I plan on getting possibly 2 small fish. Any recommendations for a good nano skimmer?

There are some tanks with built in skimmers. Have you thought about getting one of these instead of doing all the pieces individually?

 

[Chaim]

There are some tanks with built in skimmers. Have you thought about getting one of these instead of doing all the pieces individually?

I already own a 5 gallon nano tank, it has a built in overflow filter but that’s all

 

[Andy Sager]

I already own a 5 gallon nano tank, it has a built in overflow filter but that’s all

okay, If you are handy, you can build a Protein skimmer out of PVC or if you are really handy , A 2 liter soda bottle.
In reality tho, routine water changes should more than handle what you keep in a tank that small.

 

[Chaim]

okay, If you are handy, you can build a Protein skimmer out of PVC or if you are really handy , A 2 liter soda bottle.

That’s sounds cool, not sure how. But will figure it out [emoji2] thanks

 

[Colin_T]

I never ran a skimmer in any of my small tanks. They take up too much space and remove plankton. And if there's only 2 small fish they won't produce much waste so just do a big water change every couple of weeks.