Skim or not to Skim?

[maxvan1]

For a Zoanthid only tank (well, Zoanthid dominate) would you have a skimmer or not? My rough idea is a 20 gal. w/ 20 gal sump. I was either going to go heavy skimming and bare bottom to have some sps, or go no skimmer and do more frequent water changes. I know that no skimming can promote growth, but will it impact the colors. I have a 250w 20k hallide, so light should not be an issue, but I am looking for opinions on filtration.

Ideas?

 

[fantastic4]

just my observations.... lighting is the only factor that I have noticed changes zoa/paly colors. Raising and lowering zoas and changing light setup has dramatic effects... read these as you have time... very interesting

http://www.zoaid.com/articles001.php
http://www.zoaid.com/articles002.php

As for no skimming, if all you have are zoas, then I think you may be fine. If you have fish and or other softies... would research how clean your water should be for each species. I love skimming, but I have read that some setups with excellent live rock to water ratios and great refugiums are doing just fine without skimming. read this http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=423931&highlight=skimmerless

GL, send pictures