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Hello all,
Im getting back into the hobby and have a question regarding a protein skimmer on a 20 gallon tall. Now, i've heard that with sufficient surface aggitation on smaller aquariums (not sure if a 20 gallon is classified as small) a skimmer is unnecessary. I have an aquaclear 110 (rated for 60-110 g aquariums) that I use as a HOB refugium, right now with some chaeto and live rock rubble in it, along with two eclipse six filter pads. The aquaclear has an adjustable flow rate, which right now is on its lowest setting. The surface hasn't gotten a protein film yet, but its a relatively new setup. Im wondering what all your opinions are on this matter, and if you could suggest a skimmer that does the job but doesn't break the bank. Oh, and here are a few pictures of the set up.
Thanks all, I hope I posted this in the proper section. If not, I apologize, im new =)
Im getting back into the hobby and have a question regarding a protein skimmer on a 20 gallon tall. Now, i've heard that with sufficient surface aggitation on smaller aquariums (not sure if a 20 gallon is classified as small) a skimmer is unnecessary. I have an aquaclear 110 (rated for 60-110 g aquariums) that I use as a HOB refugium, right now with some chaeto and live rock rubble in it, along with two eclipse six filter pads. The aquaclear has an adjustable flow rate, which right now is on its lowest setting. The surface hasn't gotten a protein film yet, but its a relatively new setup. Im wondering what all your opinions are on this matter, and if you could suggest a skimmer that does the job but doesn't break the bank. Oh, and here are a few pictures of the set up.
Thanks all, I hope I posted this in the proper section. If not, I apologize, im new =)
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