Do I still need surface agitation with Protien Skimmer

[clr_newbie]

I just installed my Aqua C Remora PS and was wondering if I still need to direct my PH flow towards the surface to create agitation for airation(SP?).

 

[malkore]

yes. skimmers really don't produce much flow or agitation.

 

[clr_newbie]

Let we rephrase

I thought it is recomended to point your PH towards the surface because it promotes gas exchange.

I thought a Protien Skimmer creates ggas exchange through its process adding air into the water.

Then I thought, do I need to direct my PHs towards the surface anymore?

I am very new(3 months) so please correct me where I am wrong.

 

[quarryshark]

Most of the gas "exchange " takes place at the water surface. Skimmers do not rid the water of CO2.

 

[Atari]

You'd think so, but the skimmer doesn't actually add much oxygen to the water at all.

 

[lando]

Yup, keep the surface of the water broken a bit. Holy Cow Atari, where have you been?