Skimmer vs. Chaeto in 10g Nano

ssick92 · 09/22/2016, 09:48 AM

Hey everyone,

I currently have a IM Nuvo 10g Nano set up and running. I currently have an InTank media basket in the first chamber running filter floss and Chemipure Blue, and my 2nd chamber is empty.

I am thinking of either getting the IM Ghost Skimmer (the only one that will fit) which I have heard mixed reviews on, or getting an InTank Fuge basket and running a ball of chaeto.

My questions is, since the 2nd chamber isn't that big, would the amount of chaeto that I could keep even impact the nutrients? From what I understand, tanks need a significant amount of chaeto to make a difference, and there just isn't a lot of room...

If possible, I want to stay away from the Ghost skimmer due to the noise & microbubble complaints that are all over the reviews...

Thoughts?

Flanders · 09/22/2016, 10:08 AM

I wouldn't bother with either on a tank that size in the tiny space that you have. Just use chemical media and keep up on your water changes.

tanksfishtank · 09/22/2016, 02:15 PM

I have never ran that small of an aquarium, but in my experience I would use a skimmer or plan to do frequent water changes.

mountainraised · 09/22/2016, 03:09 PM

I would be interested in others input on this as well. I have an ehiem media filter with carbon and am looking at chaeto as a form of biofloss....

jake87 · 09/22/2016, 03:44 PM

I had a 30l tank for a while using a hang on back filter. Cut the original filter sponges in half and filled the space with purigen and matrix. Also used a square of filter floss in each cartridge at the top which made the water look invisible. I changed 4l of water every few days and everything kept stable

09/22/2016, 09:48 AM	#1
ssick92 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 911	Skimmer vs. Chaeto in 10g Nano Hey everyone, I currently have a IM Nuvo 10g Nano set up and running. I currently have an InTank media basket in the first chamber running filter floss and Chemipure Blue, and my 2nd chamber is empty. I am thinking of either getting the IM Ghost Skimmer (the only one that will fit) which I have heard mixed reviews on, or getting an InTank Fuge basket and running a ball of chaeto. My questions is, since the 2nd chamber isn't that big, would the amount of chaeto that I could keep even impact the nutrients? From what I understand, tanks need a significant amount of chaeto to make a difference, and there just isn't a lot of room... If possible, I want to stay away from the Ghost skimmer due to the noise & microbubble complaints that are all over the reviews... Thoughts? __________________ John IM Nuvo 10g Mixed Reef Nano \| Kessil A160we \| Mp10QD \| Osmolator Nano

09/22/2016, 10:08 AM	#2
Flanders Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 3,592	I wouldn't bother with either on a tank that size in the tiny space that you have. Just use chemical media and keep up on your water changes. __________________ Insert witty phrase, followed by explosive laughter Current Tank Info: 75 gallon reef, two 175-watt MH, two vho actinic

09/22/2016, 02:15 PM	#3
tanksfishtank Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bettendorf, IA Posts: 335	I have never ran that small of an aquarium, but in my experience I would use a skimmer or plan to do frequent water changes.

09/22/2016, 03:09 PM	#4
mountainraised Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 55	I would be interested in others input on this as well. I have an ehiem media filter with carbon and am looking at chaeto as a form of biofloss....

09/22/2016, 03:44 PM	#5
jake87 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 17	I had a 30l tank for a while using a hang on back filter. Cut the original filter sponges in half and filled the space with purigen and matrix. Also used a square of filter floss in each cartridge at the top which made the water look invisible. I changed 4l of water every few days and everything kept stable