Diy Reef

Diy Reef

Do I need a protein skimmer on a nano reef aquarium?

Im starting a nano reef in a 6 gallon fluval edge, I’m going to put diy power compact lighting. I’m going to use a SubCurrent Internal Wet/Dry Filter by Current USA. I also might use a small HOB filter. Do I need a protein skimmer? If I do what kind would work on that tank. I plan on keeping several soft corals, like mushrooms, zoas etc… and some clean up crew, snails, hermit crabs, maybe a peppermint shrimp or two. No fish

every reef tank should have a protein skimmer

DIY Live Rock – Make Your Own! The modern reef aquarium tends to utilize a more natural form of filtration to maintain the best water quality. This is typically a combination of live sand and live rock from the ocean. Unfortunately, real live rock is quite expensive, $5 to $10 per pound, and the recommended about is about two pounds per gallon of aquarium. This can easily cost hundreds of dollars. In addition, harvesting re…

DIY Moon Light – Make Your Own! Aquarium owners have provided artificial sunlight for their tanks for many years. There are many different types and styles of day time lights, but not much attention has been given to night time lighting. In the evening, typically it is lights out and the fish, corals, invertebrates, etc., are left in the dark. However, in their natural environment, it is seldom totally dark. The moon gives of…