26 Bowfront

[Peedub20]

I am setting up a 26 Bowfront to tide me over until my 180 gets in. I am thinking about putting a pair of Ocellaris Clowns, and possibly a Bangaii Cardinal in the tank.

I have about 25-30 Lbs of live rock and a skimmer going. I am thinking about replacing the skimmer. Its a Seaclone 100, and it hasn't skimmed a thing up to this point. The live rock has been in for about 2 days, should I be getting something in the skimmer cup by now?

Would that fish list work in the 26 bow? and any suggestions for a HOB skimmer. I don't want to spend a ton as this is only a small project tank.

Thanks in advance

 

[NewtoSalt]

How long has the skimmer been set up? Just asking cause I have read that it takes days to weeks on some skimmers to get broke in. That may be why yours is not working the way it should.

 

[Grins]

I'd not expect much skimmate on a new tank, especially on a nano with rock that may have been cured. I think you could skip the skimmer, many do on a nano if they do frequent water changes.

The fish list would work for the 29. When do you get the 180?

 

[clown-lover]

Here is a good article on how protein skimmers work. If the tank has been set up for only a while I wouldn't expect the skimmer to be taking anything out of the system really.. Anyway it is a good read.

http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/proteinskimmers/a/aa052200.htm

 

[Peedub20]

It has only been set up for about a week. The live rock has been in for about 3-4 days.

The actual cloudiness from the sand just died down yesterday, and the water is relatively clear.

I will likely get the 180+ in September.

Thanks everyone that responded. Many sites you get no response and are stuck to learning the hard way. I really appreciate all the help!

 

[salty420]

fish list should be fine but i'd get the cardinal first for sure, less likely the clowns would bully it.

 

[severum mama]

I agree, clowns often don't appreciate newcomers.

Also, can you return the Seaclone by any chance? I've heard abysmal reviews of them, and I do agree that you can go without a skimmer with weekly water changes.