A small non-intrusive nano skimmer?

[Flipperfin]

Can someone recommend a decent but very small/nonintrusive skimmer for a nano without sump?

Originally i bought a Tunze 9001, but its just too big for my 12g.
I stumbled upon the Mame skimmer, but its very hard to find one for sale anywhere now..
I also came upon the Dymax IQ skimmer, but can't seem to find any actual reviews, and I dont wanna have to spend any more stupid money

[Sandeep]

You don't need a skimmer on small tanks.
Water changes are the way to go as it allows your coral to benefit from the nutrients and organics in the water while preventing them from getting to dangerous levels. Skimmers make sense on large tanks where water changes are not possible.

[luvreefs23]

I agree with sandeep, I ran a 20 with a hob filter for years. Tank did spectacular, a gallon or 2 gallon water change a week did more good then any nano skimmer

[CafeReef]

Agree, a nano-skimmer isnt necessary with the regular water changes that nano-tanks demand. I had a 5 gallon cube at my office, that for the heck of it, I threw a bubble magus QQ1 skimmer on. small HOB skimmer. I liked it, It definitely pulled skimmate out, but nothing thick and dark simply because the bioload could never be large enough.

[Flipperfin]

Thanks for your feedback, I guess I might be able to do without one! :-)

Originally Posted by luvreefs23

I agree with sandeep, I ran a 20 with a hob filter for years. Tank did spectacular, a gallon or 2 gallon water change a week did more good then any nano skimmer

I see, which media did you run in your HOB?