Fluval 405 Aquarium Filter
Fluval 405 Aquarium Filter
protien skimmer Yes/No HELP?
I’m converting my 55g FW into SW aquarium only fish at first and planning to add corals in the future can I go without a skimmer for a while at least until I add corals will this have any affects on the fish. I’m currently running a fluval 405 filter any other filtration you guys recommend for saltwater tank thank you
A skimmer is more valuable for any tank with even a single fish as they are the main bioload on the tank (make the most waste). They are considered necessary for tanks with fish and coral since it handles the fish waste rather well, improving water quality for the coral, but really it is the fish causing the desire for the skimmer, not the coral. A reef tank with no fish does very well without a skimmer, but a reef tank with fish does not do so well without one, necessitating more frequent water changes. A fish only tank sees the most benefit as people tend to overstock fish and have all sorts of problems with water quality without one. A skimmer is removing waste and proteins from the system before they add to the ammonia or nitrate!
The fluval is certainly not enough on its own. You will need additional water flow and ideally live rock. Get at least 750 more gallons per hour of water movement in there! koralia are some nice but reasonably prices powerheads that are great in saltwater tanks.
The best type of filtration is a refugium. CPR and Octopus make some nice hang on back refugiums, some models with built in skimmers. They help reduce nitrate through skimming and biological processes, keeping water quality up and stable!
Fluval 405 External Filter for Your Aquariums
