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JollyGreen
11/20/2006, 07:48 PM
I've been running my 26g tank with a power filter, with bio filter inside for about a year now. I have 2 clowns, 1 blenny, 1 royal gramma, and a six line wrasse. Everything is doing great!

However, I am still getting a little bit of algae growth, which I guess is do to feeding and fish poo.

You guys think a skimmer will help me out? I don't have lots of room, a hang on skimmer would be nice if there is a good one. Any recommendations?

I have a few corals, and would like to grow some SPS.

JG
JollyGreen
11/20/2006, 09:00 PM
all your base are belong to us?
kevin25
11/20/2006, 10:26 PM
Yes, skimmer will help you alot, coralife makes a good HOB
McCrary
11/20/2006, 10:45 PM
A decent HOB skimmer will definitely help remove some organics from the tank, but you may want to think about doing water changes more often instead.
daytonreefRob
11/21/2006, 09:19 AM
Do you have a sump?

In my opinion, sump-based skimmers blow away hang on units.

If you do have a sump, I would look for a small needlewheel driven skimmer - there are many of these to chose from.

If you do not have a sump, I would look for a needlewheel driven hang on, there are a couple of manufactureres making these.

I have not been impressed by the CSS skimmers.