[Mhart02]

Okay,

I have had 1 saltwater tank and it was a 29 gallon biocube. So I kind of just went with that setup. However I no longer have that and just purchased a 26 gallon acrylic tank.

I have read most of the "new" or "read first" and can not seem to figure out what to do for filtration of I do not have an overflow.

The tank is a flat back 36" wide tank 15" high. Quick search shows that is it around 26 gallons.

Was wondering if I could just use a Rio Nano Protein Skimmer as that came with the deal when I purchased the tank and add a hang out back filter with a couple Koralia pumps to add in circulation.

Or should I just drill the tank and add a sump?

 

[weimers75]

Your best bet would be to either drill the tank or add a hang an external overflow. You'd need to find out if the bottom of your tank is tempered though...I don't think tanks that small would have a tempered bottom but I'm not sure!

 

[Mnk9569]

I ran a tank like that for along time with a aqua c hand on skimmer and 2 powerheads inside tank and kept everything I wanted I think it was a remora skimmer by aqua c it had pump that went in tank to protein skin mmervthen gas a flow from skimmer to tank like a hob filter just letting you know either will work

 

[fishgeek88]

Tempered only applies to glass not acrylic. Depends on what your plans are for the tank. Simple corals or just fish it should be fine. A more dedicated reef tank you may want to add an overflow and do a sump style filter with a bigger skimmer.