Do I need a protein skimmer on a nano reef aquarium?
by Aquaboy on Saturday, February 27th, 2010 | 2 Comments
Im starting a nano reef in a 6 gallon fluval edge, I’m going to put diy power compact lighting. I’m going to use a SubCurrent Internal Wet/Dry Filter by Current USA. I also might use a small HOB filter. Do I need a protein skimmer? If I do what kind would work on that tank. I plan on keeping several soft corals, like mushrooms, zoas etc… and some clean up crew, snails, hermit crabs, maybe a peppermint shrimp or two. No fish
Well no you don’t
In a small tank, water changes is all you need.
But i would watch your clean up crew
Ive heard of peppermint shrimp eating corals and hermit crabs kill snails to obtain their shell as they grow.
every reef tank should have a protein skimmer