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newreef06
03/18/2006, 08:26 AM
Im doing a 10 gallon nano. Would I need a skimmer. Or just do 2.5 water changes weekly

Bildobastig
03/18/2006, 09:48 AM
Depends on your load would depend on your desire for a skimmer and also your wallet size:) . even with a skimmer a 10% weekly water change, in my opinion, is always a good thing to do.

reefwick
03/18/2006, 02:37 PM
Not needed at all but always a nice addition

Giovanni
03/18/2006, 11:39 PM
You will have to do more water changes without one.

aural
03/19/2006, 08:30 AM
you most definitely dont NEED a skimmer on a 10 gallon, espically if you already know you will need to do weekly water changes, but as these guys have said, if you can swing it, it will make your maintenance that much easier.

Dastank
03/20/2006, 12:32 AM
I do weekly water changes in mine and have never had any trouble. I also only have one fish and a bunch of soft coral.