protein skimmers for a 10g saltwater tank

Question
Hi Bill I was wondering which protein skimmer you would recommend for a 10g saltwater tank?

Answer
Hey Christopher,

Lots of folks run tanks without a skimmer...  (just lettin you know)

Asfor small skimmers, i think your options are a little limited...

seaclone is the more popular one as it is sold in lots of local fish stores...

but there are otehrs...

And really, they are all about the same..

I would suggest finding something that is sold locally to you so if you have a problem with it they can support it...

buying stuff online is tough...

I think octopus makes a 'hang on tank' model, although i am not familiare with the smaller skimmers.

They all work ok... as long as you are blending air and water, it will produce skimmate, (nasty gunk)

I actually forgot..   I do have a smaller skimmer.. duh... old man issues...

I have the tunze 9002

It is a good skimmer although a little more difficult to clean the pump then other skimmers..  but other then that, it is steady, and quiet and does produce gunk well...


good luck


bill