protien skimmer on FW?

fishboy · 10-12-2005, 02:14 PM

I've heard that putting a protein skimmer on a FW tank is a good secondary filter. Will it have the same affect as on SW and remove everything before they start to break down

goodie · 10-12-2005, 04:22 PM

I've heard that you could use one, but the benefits of it in FW is so minimal that its a waste of money and time to even bother.

fishboy · 10-12-2005, 04:26 PM

I'm trying to build one. The post is in DIY. Haven't got it yet but i posted a site with the blueprints

**TheOldSalt** · 10-13-2005, 07:11 AM

Skimmers work in freshwater only when:

1- the water is really dirty

&

2- the skimmer is tremendous in size.

They aren't worth the bother otherwise, but I guess they can still make a nice super-aerator. ( which can itself cause problems )

DUSTIN323 · 10-13-2005, 12:40 PM

protien skimmers will not hurt the water nor the fish in freshwater but it does almost nothing like goodie said I read an article about this a few weeks ago but I don't remember where if I think of it I'll post it.

**Damon** · 10-13-2005, 01:30 PM

Easier and cheaper to do a waterchange. They use skimmers in saltwater to prevent buildup of nitrates because waterchanges are expensive and sw species don't handle nitrates well.

DUSTIN323 · 10-13-2005, 06:26 PM

Here's a good link http://www.aquariumfish.net/pages/protein_skimmer.htm

10-12-2005, 02:14 PM	#1
fishboy Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 16 Posts: 1,656	protien skimmer on FW? I've heard that putting a protein skimmer on a FW tank is a good secondary filter. Will it have the same affect as on SW and remove everything before they start to break down __________________ It is only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything

10-12-2005, 04:26 PM	#3
fishboy Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 16 Posts: 1,656	I'm trying to build one. The post is in DIY. Haven't got it yet but i posted a site with the blueprints __________________ It is only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything

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DUSTIN323 ~/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\~ Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 20 Posts: 522	protien skimmers will not hurt the water nor the fish in freshwater but it does almost nothing like goodie said I read an article about this a few weeks ago but I don't remember where if I think of it I'll post it. __________________ Gen1Performance.com Gen 1 Performance Forum

10-13-2005, 01:30 PM	#6
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	Easier and cheaper to do a waterchange. They use skimmers in saltwater to prevent buildup of nitrates because waterchanges are expensive and sw species don't handle nitrates well. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

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DUSTIN323 ~/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\~ Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 20 Posts: 522	Here's a good link http://www.aquariumfish.net/pages/protein_skimmer.htm __________________ Gen1Performance.com Gen 1 Performance Forum

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goodie Babysitter for hire Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: S.E. MO Age: 34 Posts: 475	I've heard that you could use one, but the benefits of it in FW is so minimal that its a waste of money and time to even bother.

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TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,255	Skimmers work in freshwater only when: 1- the water is really dirty & 2- the skimmer is tremendous in size. They aren't worth the bother otherwise, but I guess they can still make a nice super-aerator. ( which can itself cause problems )

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