dinotrex
Aquarium Advice Regular
Ok, so I have a 55 gallon tank and I'm wanting to start with a fish only tank first and maybe later evolve to a reef like tank. So If i'm just starting new to this, In terms of Protein Skimmers and External Filters, Does anyone have any suggestions as to which ones to purchase? I've looked at the stores and compared them to Ebay, Skimmers range from $40 to $300, What the hell?!?!?!? Are these $40 ones just crap of the crap? But then again, these $40 ones seem to come highly recommended. After much reading, I've gathered that I can go with a Protein Skimmer and a External Filter to emlimate the fact that I need a sump, at least for now or until I go with live corals, live rocks and Anemones. Is this correct to say? Also, With Corals and Rocks, Will fish survive with fake corals and non-living rocks?