milmokes
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
I have a 29 gallon tank that houses about 30-40 lbs. of live rock, a yellow tailed damsel, and a neon dottyback. I have a skilter 400 of which the skimmer no longer works, it is cracked. I have had a problem with nitrate lately due to human error even though this is an established tank. I have been changing the water at least once a week to lower the nitrate and have nitrate sponge in the filter. Would having a protein skimmer make a big difference in my nitrate levels or am i better to get a better filter. If so what kind is recommended? I want to get my tank in shape for corals and invertabrates, I am tired of a fish only tank. Any suggestions would be really appreciated as far as the filtration or even getting started with the corals & invertabrates.