mitche8359
Aquarium Advice Addict
I've heard protein skimmer mentioned a few times in the forums. What is a protein skimmer and why do you need one? I haven't heard of them.
Skimmers can be used in FW, but there has to be something in the water to maintain surface tension on the air bubbles, like lots of DOC, I have also heard of people using them that have alot of tannins in the water. IMO a better cheaper alternative for FW is GAC and frequent water changes.thought a protein skimmer was for salt but I read a post here or there that mentioned using a skimmer on freshwater.
I am not sure which post you are talking about but I have a sneaking suspicion that you are confusing a protein skimmer with a surface skimmer.I found the topic that you listed yesterday and read through it. Good info. I thought a protein skimmer was for salt but I read a post here or there that mentioned using a skimmer on freshwater.
I have a sneaking suspicion that you are confusing a protein skimmer with a surface skimmer.
The answers to your questions;So basically the skimmer is an additional water intake? Does it remain under water or partially on surface? Is it noisy? I'll have to take a look at the packaging at the lfs.