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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by XxxTakxxX, Jun 14, 2009.

  1. Jun 14, 2009 #1
    XxxTakxxX

    XxxTakxxX Inactive User

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    I have decided to hold off on my sump until I am a little more comfortable with keeping the tank steady. My question now is do I need an actual filter of any kind along with a skimmer since I am mainly doing a 55 gal reef tank with less than 8 fish or can I just get a skimmer and call it good with proper water circulation
     
  2. Jun 14, 2009 #2
    B-Rad

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    The thing is a sump will help you keep your tank steady, by increasing your water volume. If your tank isn't set up yet I would definitely reconsider adding one now rather then later.

    Unless you plan on having lots of live rock and doing weekly water changes I would definitely run some kind of filter. 

    Just my two cents.
     
  3. Jun 14, 2009 #3
    vikubz Cedar Falls

    vikubz Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Even if you just get a rubbermaid tote or something similar for a sump, it will be a great help. As B-Rad stated, it will help keep the tank stable. 'The solution to pollution is dilution.'

    Mark
     
  4. Jun 15, 2009 #4
    XxxTakxxX

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    Are the 'Kent Marine Nautilus TE' skimmers any good?
     
  5. Jun 16, 2009 #5
    Troy

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    Just woundering if you are still interested in the 30g sump. Or have you decided to go sumpless.
     
  6. Jun 16, 2009 #6
    XxxTakxxX

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    I do want that 30 gallon. However it may take longer than I anticipated because every skimmer I try to buy off ebay ends up gettign outbid with 10 seconds to go. I'm trying to spend as little as possible but still get a good skimmer. SO anyone out there with a good deal on lets say a 150 gallon skimmer let me know in this thread or PM me. That way I can use itnow and not have to buy a bigger one later when I get a bigger display tank.
     

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