used in a marien tank
2007-02-09 04:21:45 · 7 answers · asked by john b 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
protein skimmer or foam fractionator is a device used mostly in saltwater aquaria to remove organic compounds from the water before they break down into nitrogenous waste. Protein skimming is the only form of filtration that physically removes organic compounds before they begin to decompose, lightening the load on the biological filter and improving the water's redox potential.
2007-02-09 23:11:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Protein skimmers are used to reduce fine organic matter thats suspended in the water column by using heavy aggitation via buibbles or other injection methods.
The heavy turbulence forces these particles to break away from the water and be caught in a column for collection. The heavier the turbulence the more efficient the skimmer. This action also aids in oxyegenation or aeration of the water and gas exchange releasing excessive Co2.
There are various types of skimmers on the market some DIY types are cheapoer and more efficent than store bought units. The load of the tank dictates the efficentcy you need to be using.
The subject of which is best is highly debated.
2007-02-09 04:39:34 · answer #2 · answered by Eric R 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A protein skimmer or foam fractionator is a device used mostly in saltwater aquaria to remove organic compounds from the water before they break down into nitrogenous waste. Protein skimming is the only form of filtration that physically removes organic compounds before they begin to decompose, lightening the load on the biological filter and improving the water's redox potential.
2007-02-09 04:24:21 · answer #3 · answered by BARROWMAN 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Protein gets in the water, being excreted by the fish. The skimmer works by blowing air through a column of water & the protein forms bubbles which are collected for disposal.
2007-02-10 06:20:27 · answer #4 · answered by ispooky2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know on the beach, all that yellowy foam that washes up with the waves? Those are excess proteins in the water. Those accumulate in marine tanks as well as in the ocean, and protein skimmers remove them from the surface of the water.
2007-02-09 05:22:17 · answer #5 · answered by Zoe 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is used to remove surface debris from the tank.
2007-02-10 06:10:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to skim protien
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2007-02-09 04:24:01 · answer #7 · answered by USMCstingray 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋