Thats what I'd say.
You can always add a HOB skimmer or HOB refugium down the road. But yes, provided you get the correctly-sized HOB filter that's all you need to start.
Tidal 110 HOB Power Filter (Up to 110 Gal) - Seachem
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how about this for 60 gal
You'd be impressed with how large of a tank some of them are rated for. I'd take a look at some sites and just find something with good reviews and it being rated for your tank size.
Running a external skimmer
What are the pros and cons of running a external skimmer rather then running it in the sump? Any pictures or ideas would be great. I have a bashsea twisted skimmer and it can be ran either way and I'm trying to decided if I want to run it on the outside of the sump or in the sump
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Here's a link to a thread where they talk about external skimmer and pro's and con's as well as pictures of set ups for external skimmers. I don't know much about them, as i don't have experience with one, but i know they exist and could be applicable to your situation lol.
So I ended up getting a tidal 110. If I use that for like 2-4 weeks until I end up getting a sump, would I need a protein skimmer as well? the one I have now isn’t cutting it right now
Well that didn't take long to make the switch to a sump...don't worry it won't be the last upgrade and spare part, wait till you keep growing out of stuff and upgrading, come with me down this cool rabbit hole...
The Fluval C is also another choice.
If you rinse the filter pad once a day (or every other day), it will be an extremely effective filter
If you rinse the filter pad once a day (or every other day), it will be an extremely effective filter
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They have a hang on back refugium protein skimmer combo. I would recommend that.
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If you are getting a sump, which if you DIY a sump they can be fairly inexpensive, then i would wait to get a skimmer. Or there is something like this
Which i had this unit last me for a few years (It broke this year but I'd had it since like 2017). It isnt the best skimmer but it gets the job done. you can hang it on the back or use it as submersible for when your sump comes in.
I would still recommend waiting to get the sump tho before you got the skimmer, or you could just get a skimmer you think would run nicely for your tank. There are alot more and better options for submersible skimmers than there are for HOB or external and they usually work better. If you have the budget, DC powered/controllable skimmers are the way to go.
Yeah so right now I have a fluval mini skimmer… almost does nothing for this tank. Just have it in there because I had it for my other tank and thought I’d put it to use. I also have the tidal 110 which is running nicely now. Is it even worth the hassle of keeping this mini skimmer in here or should I just get rid of it for now? Also, thinking about doing a DIY sump with a 10 gal tank & getting a new skimmer for that within the month give or take.
I mean it’s better than nothing. There’s no harm in running it till you get another one.
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