Protein skimmer in a refugium

[RedLeggedHermit]

Quick question, I’ve set up a refugium for growing phytoplankton and other live foods for my display tank. I got several clams/mussels on my live rock. My question is will a protein skimmer skim out the phytoplankton if I put it in the refugium or in the display tank

 

[Sniperhank]

It would be minimal. Pods and such things go through pumps and pipes all day long on all the other equipment. I wouldn't want it to go through a UV sterilizer though.

 

[RedLeggedHermit]

Thanks for the quick reply ??