Skimmerless: Lets Try This Again
I figured something out today. I don't think I've enjoyed my tank anywhere near as much as I did before I got my skimmer, strange as that sounds. I spent 2 years in this hobby skimmerless and it was somehow more enjoyable. I was happy with my tank and my tank was happy.
So many people told me I really should have a skimmer and eventually I got one, but I'm not convinced my tank has been better off for it. I have a Reef Octopus HOB Skimmer, big monster of a thing with two big powerheads buzzing away. I've researched replacing it more times than I can count and obviously if I had found something I was sure of I would have bought it on the spot. I decided today I don't want to spend another second thinking about it.
So today I'm going to remove the skimmer from the tank and pack it away in the cupboard. No equipment involving electricity is going to replace it. One step back to even greater simplicity for my tank starting now.
Q: I'm considering using poly filter but I'm a bit confused as to why it can't be soaked in vinegar and reused, no fast answers were found in a google search...anyone?
So many people told me I really should have a skimmer and eventually I got one, but I'm not convinced my tank has been better off for it. I have a Reef Octopus HOB Skimmer, big monster of a thing with two big powerheads buzzing away. I've researched replacing it more times than I can count and obviously if I had found something I was sure of I would have bought it on the spot. I decided today I don't want to spend another second thinking about it.
So today I'm going to remove the skimmer from the tank and pack it away in the cupboard. No equipment involving electricity is going to replace it. One step back to even greater simplicity for my tank starting now.
Q: I'm considering using poly filter but I'm a bit confused as to why it can't be soaked in vinegar and reused, no fast answers were found in a google search...anyone?