Can I go without a skimmer for a month with a 28G Nano Cube? My skimmer pump just crapped out four weeks before I move into my new apartment with my upgraded tank. I'd rather not spend money on a new pump if I don't have to, especially since I just dropped a ton of money on a wedding, new furniture, etc. Thanks in advance.
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Can I go without a skimmer for a month with a 28G Nano Cube?
- Thread starter Andy V
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A very small one. Something like this:
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem.aspx?idproduct=TA3191&idCartRow=25174599&isKit=0&child=TA3193
I need a 1/2" outside diameter outlet pipe, and either a venturi on the inlet, or a meshwheel, or both.
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem.aspx?idproduct=TA3191&idCartRow=25174599&isKit=0&child=TA3193
I need a 1/2" outside diameter outlet pipe, and either a venturi on the inlet, or a meshwheel, or both.
xtreem
Non-member
You can go forever without a skimmer in a nano. The amount of water volume changed per month, assuming you do a 20-30% water change, outweighs any benefits a skimmer provides the system. I have a bio 14 with no skimmer and stock filter, minus bioballs, and added a handful Chaeto macro algae. But if you need peace of mind, then I'd get one.
That's what I figured, but sometimes we need peace of mind! Although the skimmer does pull out a pretty good amount of stuff...
I think it also depends on the amount of fish you keep in your tank because it's the fish that make the mess. I have a 14 gal biocube frag tank that runs fine without a skimmer. If you have fish, keep up with the water changes until you get a new skimmer.
jamesdong009
Anthony
You should be fine as long as you keep up with the water changes. I have a few pumps lying around if you need a certain pump.
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