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Unread 01/09/2009, 01:48 PM   #1
TTAFT88
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Should I get a skimmer for a 29g cube?

I'm a newbie. So sorry if this is a stupid question. My LFS said I don't need a skimmer. So now I ask u guys. Do I need a skimmer for a 28g cube or is it pointless?


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Unread 01/09/2009, 01:51 PM   #2
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Yes, you do. Some people do have succesful tank without them but many reefers will always recommend having one. Me being one of those reefers. It's a little strange that your LFS say you don't need one as I would have bet they'd try selling you the most expensive one.


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Unread 01/09/2009, 01:54 PM   #3
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Currently I have a 30 gallon tank with a octopus skimmer running along with it. It takes out alot of that un-needed material. Don't ever listen to your local LFS, I learned that lesson. If you are ever interested in getting something whether it be equipment or livestock this is the place to ask.

So to answer your question I will say yes...I would invest in a good one..dont go corallife though.


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Unread 01/09/2009, 01:59 PM   #4
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What's a good skimmer that will fit a 29g bio-cube?


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Unread 01/09/2009, 02:01 PM   #5
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You can buy skimmers specifically made for the Bio-Cube, just go to any LFS that stocks the bio-cube and ask them, they should have 'em in stock.


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Unread 01/09/2009, 02:02 PM   #6
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No, you don't need one if you do a weekly 10% water change. I run a 29 bio cube, and I also had (just sold) a 12 gal, and a JBJ 24 that ran without skimmers. Nitrates stay at 0 with weekly water changes. My 34 gallon Red Sea Max has a skimmer that came with it so that tank is skimmed, but honestly it doesn't seem to make that big of a difference because it doesn't pull much out. My 210 is skimmed, but it has a very large bio-load.

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Unread 01/09/2009, 02:07 PM   #7
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If this is a biocube then you are limited to the skimmers you can put in the back of the tank. I have the biocube 29 and I also have the biocube skimmer. It works but I wouldn't say it is great. If you choose this one you will need to change the airstone every couple months for it to continue to work.

On a tank this small you could go without a skimmer but you would need to do water changes more often. Good luck.


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Unread 01/09/2009, 02:12 PM   #8
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i agree with what kar said, i think a skimmer is necassary, but you could get by without 1, personally i would never run a reef tank without a skimmer


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Unread 01/09/2009, 02:28 PM   #9
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Thank you for all your help guys. I'm going to go get one. Camlov2 got any pics of your tank and skimmer. So I can see what it looks like.


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Unread 01/09/2009, 03:58 PM   #10
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do a search on this site, someone was asking about which skimmer for there biocube 29g about a week ago.


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Unread 01/18/2009, 08:33 AM   #11
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Sorry it took so long to reply, here is the most current picture that I have (FTS)




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