Protein Skimmer?

[reefgeeker]

I have a 29 gal. saltwater tank. I set it up about 2 months ago and am debating whether I need a protein skimmer for my tank, is it just to small to have one?

20 lb LR
Crushed florida Coral
Powerhead
Aqua Clear Power Filter
JBJ 65w 10000k Combo Flor.

True Blue Mush.
1 clown, 2 crhomis

[Reefmaniac1]

Nope. You can use a quality HOB-type skimmer. Try the AquaC Remora.

Stay away from the SeaClone. Unless you like messing with a skimmer daily and like to do constant modifications, it just isn't worth the money (even though it's cheap).

[Bebo77]

IMO a 5 gal water change every 2 weeks is more than enough.. those small skimmers suck..... why waste your money on a skimmer...

[daven]

I have a 29g Biocube. I use a Sapphire Aquatics skimmer designed especially for the BC29. It doesn't suck it blows (bubbles). Works fine.

[Neurotech]

IMO - definitely get a skimmer - the aqua-c remora hang on is a good choice, consider another 5 to 10 pounds of rock and ditch the aquaclear.

[kodyboy]

D&D marine typhoon drfosters for $68, a decent little hob skimmer.

[poppin_fresh]

I had a Remora on my 29 that worked very well. FWIW

[UCanDoIt]

You really don't need a skimmer unless you want one. On small tanks like yours, I would just do a weekly 2-3g (1/2 a 5g bucket) water change or 5g every other week. Weekly is better and your corals would love you for it.