Looking for a skimmer for a 20 gallon..

[ToeJam]

Puff puff pass man.. you are getting worked up over 1 little line on the internet. Take a deep breath and forget about it.

:hypnotized: :grinyes:

=) not worked up its more of nipping it in the bud before it goes south.

I like it around here cause we don't see this type of line at all..its super rare.
I am only asking him politely to just not do it. And I have no problems with disagreement just do it politely ...at the same time teach me something.

He's still cool with me just a bit taken back by that line...its not common to have that directed at me in here.

NO cant puff must pass ..or lose job.

 

[Reefkid 07]

This thread's about skimmers lol
But anyways IMHO I have 2 opinions. A skimmer is not needed for that size of a tank as long as you do your weekly 10-15% water changes. Basically a nano-sized skimmer could remove as much poo and bad things in a few days as you could in one water change. If it makes you feel better about your tank to go ahead and get the skimmer, i say why not. Because while you aren't doing that 10-15% water change, your skimmer is running 24/7 and it is removing trace elements even if it may be the slightest bit, it still makes your tank that much more cleaner/healthier. Watch out for skimmers that release micro-bubbles though. I say go for it though if you have the money.

-Jake

 

[d00d]

Puff puff pass man.. you are getting worked up over 1 little line on the internet. Take a deep breath and forget about it.

:hypnotized: :grinyes:

:werd:

i apologize ToeJam, that obviously came off harsh. lets be buds :cheers:

ANYWAAAAAAAAAAAAAY......

Would a more sound investment be an RO/DI unit?

I gather from my multiple forum posts that skimmers are a matter of opinion basically, and they arent 100% necessary with a good fuge and a good water change every week.

 

[Ace25]

Yup, I think a good RO/DI unit will help 100x more than a HOB skimmer for a 20G. That is the lifeblood of the entire tank right there.. good clean water.