Skimming Question

[TheRealChrisBrown]

If one had a small-ish 30 gallon tank with nothing but a nem and 2 clowns….would a skimmer be necessary?

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

I think depending on the tank and what coral one would be growing. Yes but then again I have a 20g tall heavily stocked with fish and coral that does not lmao....

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[TheRealChrisBrown]

No coral, literally just a nem and 2 clowns. I never think of nems adding much of anything to the bio load.

 

[SynDen]

I haven't ran a skimmer in many years. So I would say, they certainly have their uses but I would not say they are required especially with a lightly stocked tank

 

[jda123]

You have to find a way to do efficient gas exchange and also remove heavy metals that you introduce in food. Skimmer is a good way to do these two things, along with organic removal. Skimmer is not necessary, but you have to find a way to do these things.