If you are considering adding a protein skimmer to your tank, you will find this article by Don Carner well worth reading. Not sure which style skimmer to buy? Don describes each one, with details about In-Tank Co-Current and Counter-Current Styles, Hang-On Styles, and Summaries on both In-Tank & Hang-On Skimmer Styles.
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I’ve been going back and forth about making a skimmer myself for my 10 gallon nano. I’ve seen a lot of designs on forums and it seems fun and promising; a good weekend project!