protein skimmers is it must????

[dark126]

I Want To Ask About What The Use Of Protein Skimmer Is It Must To Have It If I Dont Have One In My Reef Tank What Can Go Wrong .i Run My 50gal Reef Tank Whith No Problem I Dont Fell That It Is Need .thanks For Reply..........

[geekdafied]

Again it depends on who you talk to. Some people say you HAVE to have them, old skool reefers say you dont need them. I used one until it started leaking, and havent used one since without any problems. I always test my water and until the move recently, everything has always tested perfect. However I do dose my tank with various elements that is fundamental to reef tanks.

[sssnake]

What do you use for filtration now that your skimmer is gone?

[geekdafied]

power filters. I have always used power filters. If I told you all how I care for my tank, you all would freak but I have NEVER had a problem other when I moved my tank but I think that has equalled out now.

[dark126]

So Why We Spend Mony For Thise Thing And We Know It Is Not Important...................

[geekdafied]

different strokes for different folks.

[geekdafied]

What do you think big aquariums use for filtration??? They sure as heck dont have a sump and they also dont do water changes. They have a HUGE filter and HUGE skimmer.

[dark126]

Waw Use Canster Filter Insid It Cotton Or Spong Better Cotton And Also Use Alot Of Bio Ball For Bacteria Growth Thats It Keep Your Cotton Clean Always

[geekdafied]

If you change them out regularly you wont have any problems, but if you dont, cotton/sponges/bio balls have a reverse effect on your tank.

[dark126]

I Am Talking About Our Tank Our Small Tank Not Huge One That Reqaired Diver To Feed The Fish You Are Right About The Huge Tank...