| Aquarium fish keeping has always been considered an | | | | following: |
| immensely enjoyable and fulfilling hobby. This fun and | | | | - Clears some inorganic impurities like phosphates. |
| irresistible activity is becoming progressively popular | | | | - Clears any toxins released by corals or |
| among the American people. If you love to keep fish | | | | invertebrates present in the aquarium. |
| as pets, then learning to look after your fish tank or | | | | - Ease the load on the biological filter. |
| pond is of absolute importance for the well-being and | | | | - Suppresses algae build-up and removes bacteria. |
| happiness of your fish. Using a protein skimmer is one | | | | - Increases the oxygen level in the water. |
| aspect of pond upkeep that must never be ignored. | | | | However, it may also remove natural food sources |
| A protein skimmer is a filtration device that removes | | | | like plankton and trace elements like iodine, which are |
| undesirable proteins and other organic waste present | | | | required for reef aquariums. |
| in the water before they start rotting to form | | | | How to Use a Protein Skimmer? |
| harmful and toxic nitrogenous waste like ammonia | | | | Positioning is the one of major considerations while |
| and nitrite. Skimmers are rather simple in design - it | | | | using a protein skimmer. For optimum efficiency, it |
| comprises of a glass chamber to hold a column of | | | | should be the first device in the filtration system. It |
| water, a bubble generator and a waste collection cup. | | | | can be placed inside the pond if there is enough room |
| Why Use a Protein Skimmer? | | | | or outsidethe pond. Remember, for your protein |
| When a skimmer is turned on, streams of bubbles | | | | skimmer to work steadily, you need to service it |
| from a bubble generator are pumped into the water | | | | from time to time - the bigger the collection cup, less |
| column to produce a huge water/air interface. This | | | | frequent the cleaning. A tiny collection cup may |
| interface attracts most of the undesirable organic | | | | require emptying on a daily basis. |
| molecules due to their hydrophobic (water-repelling) | | | | How to Select a Good Protein Skimmer? |
| nature. This accumulation of organic waste continues | | | | Firstly, you must decide on its placement. Secondly, |
| till the water/air interface gets saturated and foam | | | | think about how much effort you are willing to spend |
| formation starts. The foam carries the accumulated | | | | on its upkeep. Lastly, how much money you are |
| waste to the top of the water column, where it gets | | | | willing to spend and whether you want any add-ons |
| transferred into a waste collection cup and removed | | | | like an ozonizer. Protein skimmers are available in a |
| by emptying the cup. Therefore, a protein skimmer is | | | | broad range of designs, sizes and prices - the more |
| sometimes called a foam filtrator. | | | | costly ones require less upkeep and are easier to |
| | | | install. Whatever the case, try to purchase a protein |
| What a Protein Skimmer Does | | | | skimmer with a large collection cup. Also remember, |
| In addition to removing organic wastes and waste | | | | the stronger the bubble generator, the more efficient |
| from the water, a protein skimmer also does the | | | | is the protein skimmer. |