Do I need a protein skimmer for a FOWLR

[rajfish]

Do I need a protein skimmer for a FOWLR? I saw a protein skimmer called the SeaChem 100 that will do up to 100 gallons (I have a 29g). Is anyone familiar with it?

rajfish

 

[james s_]

For a 29 gallon i would just do water changes.Save your money for some cool fish.

 

[jaandgc]

I would say yes, fish still poop in a fish only. Plus it helps keep O2 and CO2 in balance. Mind you it does not have to be a high dollar skimmer, and I would stay away from seaclones. They put to many bubbles in the tank. JMO
Jerry

 

[rajfish]

I saw a Berlin 60 at Petco, but it is a submersible rather than a side-hanger. It seems like it would look ugly and take up too much space.

 

[mapleredta]

get an used aqua c remora.

 

[linda lee]

I have a CPR Backpack skimmer on my 33g and a Red Sea Prism on my 20g and like them both.

I imagine there's a member here who has a smaller skimmer collecting dust in the garage, since so many have upgraded to bigger tanks with bigger skimmers. Suggest posting a message in the WTB (Want to Buy) forum and see what responses you get. Be sure to include the specs of your tank when you post your request.

Good luck.

~Linda

 

[blind1993]

you can make your own skimmer out of pvc and have it use an air pump.

 

[blind1993]

well makeing an air one seems pretty simple and i did a little demo of it at home. and it seems just as easy a plumbing a sump. but if you want to have a discusion over this just pm me and i ll even take my time over the weekend to draw some plans for it.

 

[dakota9]

you really dont need a skimmer for a FOWLR. Do a 25% water change every month, you'll be fine.........

People were keeping saltwater fish tanks long before skimmers ever came on the market.

Don't worry about a skimmer unless you want to do corals or anemones