Staring to feel like a real reef tank! When do I need to start running the skimmer? I didn’t have it on through the cycle and have been gradually adding fish and coral over the last 3-4 weeks. Currently have 5 small fish, 6 shrimp (4 peppermints), 10ish snails and 7 corals (mostly zoa’s, 1 nem). What signs will tell me I need to turn it on? It’s quite loud so trying to work out if I can have it on a timer to only go at night.
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@LaurenBys
135d
Your corals look gorgeous!
@macca0522
132d
Thank you so much!
@SapphireShrub93
125d
nice setup! 🪸👌
@SmoothCape7
125d
That Blastomussa with the green centers is really popping! I’d say keep an eye on your nutrient levels and maybe run the skimmer at night like you planned to cut down on noise but still keep water quality in check.
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Once your nitrates/phosphates are too high too manage that’s when you’ll need a skimmer. If they are in an ok range by just doing water changes you don’t need to turn it on. I don’t think I started needing one for my tank until at least a year.
Ok, thank you!