Protein Skimmer on Frag tank?

I will just be housing coral frags and a refugium. Do you think i need a protein skimmer? I have heard that coral produce waste but idk if i should get one?

 

I'm wondering the same thing actually. However I'll be putting a yellow tail damsel in with mine. Not sure if that makes much of a difference.

 

I would run a smaller skimmer so it doesnt totally clean the tank. atleast leave something in there for the corals IMO.

 

i would run a skimmer... i bought an ASM G2 for a 75g with a 25g sump.... hand feed the corals!

 

Do you think this is good? It is a 14 gallon frag tank btw.

Protein Mini Internal Skimmer 115 10.5" X 3" X 3"

 

Hmmmm. Methinks you don't need a protein skimmer my friend. IMO you could just do a water change with a big gulp cup. You should be fine with or without it IME on that volume of water.

 

I would probably just buy it anyway so if you want to put a fish or two later on it will be legit.

 

I have that skimmer, but never use it because it makes a super loud gurgle. It gets really good reviews though.

 

I voted 'yes' but it depends on what coral types you plan to keep. If you are planning on keeping SPS then I say definitely. If mainly LPS and softies, then not needed, but could be beneficial. For NPS or if you plan on housing fish, I'd say definitely due to feedings.

 

You only need a skimmer if you will be directly feeding the corals.